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5-To-9 Aviator posts on YouTube about $7846t, flight, canada, solo the most. They currently have [--] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  55.56% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  22.22% [finance](/list/finance)  3.7%

**Social topic influence**
[$7846t](/topic/$7846t) 88.89%, [flight](/topic/flight) 85.19%, [canada](/topic/canada) 55.56%, [solo](/topic/solo) 55.56%, [gopro](/topic/gopro) 22.22%, [how to](/topic/how-to) 11.11%, [audio](/topic/audio) 3.7%, [hidden](/topic/hidden) 3.7%, [budgeting](/topic/budgeting) 3.7%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 3.7%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Climbing & Descending Turns PPL Flight Training Lesson [--] (Cockpit Audio) I quickly realized that just because a turn looks easy on paper doesn't mean it's easy at [----] feet. In this lesson I'm working through Lesson [--] of the Transport Canada PPL syllabus: Climbing and Descending Turns. Youll hear the raw cockpit audio between my instructor and me as I struggle to maintain coordination and keep my airspeeds from bleeding off. This isn't a tutorialit's a look at the real-life workload of a student pilot trying to find the 'feel' of the airplane. DISCLAIMER: I am a student pilot. This video is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=epcvfbeCLsY)  2026-02-09T23:28Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"How Much Does a PPL Actually Cost in [----] #aviation #pilotlicense #pilottraining They tell you the "minimum" cost but they don't tell you about the headset the medical the ground school and the tax. 👇 CLICK THE "RELATED VIDEO" BUTTON FOR THE FULL COST BREAKDOWN 👇 #FlightTrainingCost #StudentPilot #PPLCanada #AviationDaily #MoneyTalks #Cessna172 #LearnToFly #Ontario #Budgeting #Shorts Student Pilot Private Pilot License PPL Training Learn to Fly Flight Training Aviation Pilot Vlog Student Pilot Canada Transport Canada General Aviation GoPro Cockpit The 5-to-9 Aviator Flying Lessons VFR Pilot"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=252G0fuhwL8)  2026-01-10T15:20Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"22kt Gusts vs. My Solo Checkride #studentpilot #crosswindlanding #aviation The first landing of my Solo Checkride was a battle Winds were 14kts gusting 22kts from the South (180) on Runway [--]. That tailwind on the base leg pushed me fast causing me to overshoot the turn to final but I managed to re-intercept the centerline. You can see the crab angle on final to fight the drift from the left. Kicked the rudder over the threshold and managed to somewhat grease it despite the gusts. This was the first of [--] landings that day that convinced my instructor I was ready to fly alone. Subscribe for"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4YOpTzIKBMI)  2025-12-22T18:37Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"14kts Crosswind Landing #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding DISCLAIMER: Student Pilot Content I am a student pilot documenting my personal journey towards a Private Pilot License (PPL). The content in this video is created strictly for entertainment purposes and is not flight instruction. Procedures radio calls and techniques shown may be incorrect or specific to my local training environment. Do not use this video for training or flight planning. Always consult a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and refer to the current Transport Canada regulations (or the aviation authority in your"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6LFpy3xyriw)  2025-12-22T18:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Illusions Created By Drift #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #pilottraining #studentpilot High winds can have an effect on how an aircraft behaves in flight. Strong headwinds can make for an apparently slow and long flight tailwinds help you and crosswinds will cause you to drift off track. Learning how each one feels can help you identify and plan accordingly keeping you ahead of the plane rather than catching up to it. Illusions Created By Drift #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #pilottraining #studentpilot student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6vLFmV-nqEI)  2025-10-22T04:41Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Student Pilot Solo: Did I Float It 😬✈ The silence when the instructor opens the door and leaves you alone. terrifying and amazing. 🔴 Did I grease it or bounce it Watch the FULL SOLO here: Insert Link to Long Form Video I'm Alex a 41-year-old student pilot in Ontario. I'm breaking down the real cost of earning a PPL in Canada and balancing flight training with a full-time career and kids. In the full video: Full uncut solo circuit Total cost breakdown of my training so far (25.5 Hours) #Shorts #StudentPilot #SoloLanding #Cessna172 #AviationDaily #FlightTraining #PrivatePilot #Ontario"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BB0UA6zm3Gs)  2026-01-10T14:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"How Much Does a Pilot License REALLY Cost in Canada (2026 Guide) 0:27 - Ground School 3:05 Aviation Medical 7:00 PSTAR 9:05 Discovery Flight 9:32 Strategies to help retain knowledge 12:39 ROC-A 13:39 PPAER 16:47 Cost Tracking Spreadsheet Flight schools will tell you that getting your Private Pilot License (PPL) in Canada costs $15000 and takes [--] hours. If you are over [--] have a full-time job and fly on weekends. that is a lie. In this video I break down the REAL cost of flight training in Canada based on my actual receipts. From online or in-person Ground School to the specific medical"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C2iVzwxamf0)  2026-01-01T13:28Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Simulated Engine Failure #ppl #pilottraining #studentpilot #aviation #crosswindlanding Simulated engine failure during circuit pattern lesson. student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique crosswind landing c172 midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training learn to fly crosswind landing pilot lessons general aviation planes student pilot crosswind landings engine failure simulated engine failure emergency landing student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=E4HrmoPd1G4)  2025-10-26T06:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Illusions Created by Drift - Midlife Student Pilot - PPL High winds can have an effect on how an aircraft behaves in flight. Strong headwinds can make for an apparently slow and long flight tailwinds help you and crosswinds will cause you to drift off track. Learning how each one feels can help you identify and plan accordingly keeping you ahead of the plane rather than catching up to it. aviation journey aviation lovers aviation skills become airline pilot at [--] becoming a pilot after [--] becoming a pilot at [--] midlife pilot pilot lessons private pilot license private pilot license 2025"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EYhu1fdLTYM)  2025-10-23T02:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Pre-Solo Checkride Evaluation: Emergency Procedures My instructor evaluates my emergency procedures and landings to decide if he should recommend me for my Solo checkride. student pilot private pilot license PPL training learn to fly flight training crosswind landing pilot lessons first flight lesson midlife pilot aviation journey steep turns spin recovery engine failure drill circuit training climbing turns descending turns landing challenges flight school aviation skills CYLS airport aviation lovers learn aviation flying tips flight control aviation training pilot goals student pilot"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IWPhoHxduUM)  2025-12-10T00:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"Flying into 30kt Headwind #aviation #pilotlicense #pilottraining #flying #pilot During the lesson for Illusions created by drift we flew into 30kt headwinds at 80kt IAS. It was slooooooooooooooooow student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training student pilot headwinds Illusions created by drift Crosswinds Upper Winds Drifting Flight drift navigation drift illusions illusions created by drift optical private pilot visual illusions student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MkZcg8oPGwU)  2025-10-23T02:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"My Solo Checkride: Simulated Engine Failure & Heavy Winds 14kt crosswinds a simulated engine failure at 2000ft and the pressure of a checkride. Welcome to the flight that finally got me signed off for my first solo In this video I take you along for my Pre-Solo Checkride. We cover [--] full circuits and a surprise (not really) emergency procedure (simulated engine failure on downwind) that tested my judgment under pressure. Despite the challenging winds I managed to keep the landings safe andmost importantlyearned my solo recommendation. âš  A Note on the Audio: You might notice this video is"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NqThkCuwiuo)  2025-12-22T04:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Simulated Engine Failure & Pre-Solo Landings (Cessna 172) Before the instructor gets out of the plane you have to prove you can handle anythingincluding the engine quitting in the circuit. This is a raw compilation (no commentary) of the final training flight right before my First Solo. Its just pure circuit grinding in the Cessna [---] at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS) focusing on consistency and safety. Video Highlights: Normal approaches and landings in varying winds. @02:41 - Simulated Engine Failure in the circuit (Forced Landing practice to touchdown). This is the unglamorous work"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QGZmXrEow8E)  2026-01-01T14:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Midlife Student Pilot Nails Crosswind Landing #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #landing student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique crosswind landing c172 midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training learn to fly crosswind landing pilot lessons general aviation planes student pilot crosswind landings student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QWWrhZdLwRo)  2025-10-20T10:05Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Zero to Solo: My Student Pilot Journey from Discovery Flight to First Solo [----] was the year I finally stopped looking up at the sky and started flying in it. This video is a compilation of my entire journey so far as a student pilotfrom the nervous excitement of my very first Discovery Flight to the intense focus of my First Solo Circuit. Youll see the progression from struggling to hold altitude to mastering the flare (and a few bumpy landings in between). It hasn't been easybalancing a full-time career ground school and Canadian weatherbut looking back at the footage every hour was worth"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SQHeVxw3d2Q)  2026-01-09T12:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Flight Training Scholarships for Adults in Canada [----] Guide FLIGHT SCHOOL IS EXPENSIVEbut you don't have to pay for it all yourself. In this video I break down the specific scholarships bursaries and "hidden" government tax credits available to Canadian adults (21+) who are learning to fly. We often think scholarships are just for high school kids with 99% averages. Thats not true in aviation. I dug into the research to find the "New Wings" awards the vocational tax loopholes and the grants designed for career changers. ---------- Scholarship Links: COPA:"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VbVyxOaqrcc)  2026-01-20T17:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Pre-Solo Landing DISCLAIMER: Student Pilot Content I am a student pilot documenting my personal journey towards a Private Pilot License (PPL). The content in this video is created strictly for entertainment purposes and is not flight instruction. Procedures radio calls and techniques shown may be incorrect or specific to my local training environment. Do not use this video for training or flight planning. Always consult a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and refer to the current Transport Canada regulations (or the aviation authority in your region) for accurate informatio first solo flight"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z_GuvP6WB8A)  2026-01-01T14:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Alone at 1000ft AGL: My First Solo Flight It finally happened. After [----] hours of training my instructor opened the door told me "Don't break the plane" and walked away. I departed from Runway [--] with 5kt winds coming in from [---]. Temps were [---] with a dewpoint of [---]. This video documents my First Solo Flight in a Cessna [---] out of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS). A Note on the Audio: During this flight my cockpit audio recorder failed. Instead of scrapping the footage I decided to record a narration of exactly what was going through my head in the moment. From the "rocket ship""  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVKDQ4YqDSI)  2025-12-28T16:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"My First Solo Flight at [--] #aviation #pilot #firstsolo #automobile #msfs2020 #landing After [----] hours of training my instructor opened the door told me "Don't break the plane" and walked away. This is the small clip of my First Solo flight in the Cessna [---]. The feeling of seeing that empty seat next to me was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. And yes the plane climbs like a rocket without the extra weight 🚀 Im a 41-year-old student pilot proving its never too late to learn to fly. Subscribe for the full First Solo vlog dropping soon ✈ #firstsolo #studentpilot #aviation"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nfXpWy5jki4)  2025-12-28T00:21Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Pre-Solo Checkride Eval Landings #aviation #pilotlicense My instructor is evaluating whether to recommend me for my solo checkride. CYLS Crosswinds Drifting Flight drift Illusions created by drift Upper Winds flight training headwinds illusions illusions created by drift midlife pilot podcast navigation drift ontario flight centre optical private pilot student pilot student pilot solo student pilot training visual illusions Circuit Pattern Pre-Solo Final Approach Landing Learning to Fly Midlife Pilot Midlife Student Pilot solo checkride student solo landing practice CYLS Crosswinds Drifting"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qoylRNFCtEg)  2025-12-09T04:13Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"Transport Canada Aviation Medical Explained: Cat [--] vs Cat [--] (2026) Are you a student pilot worried about failing your aviation medical If you are starting flight training later in life (like I did at 41) the "Doctor's Office" can feel scarier than the stall spins. In this video I break down the confusion between Transport Canada's Category [--] and Category [--] medicals. But more importantly I talk about the #1 enemy of student pilots: Paperwork Delays. If you are stuck waiting for your medical certificate to arrive from Ottawa so you can fly your first solo do not miss the chapter on the Category"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=seeXm6zfAfY)  2026-01-13T12:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Circuit Training at CYLS: Engine Failure Overshoot Obstacle Landings Engine failures Obstacle Landings and Overshoots are covered in Today's lesson in the circuit. 00:00:00 Initial Take Off 00:05:58 On Final 00:19:11 Overshoot 00:43:36 Engine Failure 00:52:31 Obstacle Landing The haze you see is smoke from wildfires in central and western Canada. CYLS is in south central Ontario nowhere near the wildfires. Cessna [---] pilot lessons flight school Canada cockpit view flying Fly With Alex how to get a pilot license lifelong dream flying flying in Canada Cessna [---] lessons CYLS Lake Simcoe Airport"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NEamg07eNgk)  2025-08-04T19:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"Landing in Crosswinds: A Midlife Pilot's Breakthrough #aviation #studentpilot Crosswind landings again more reps more practice almost getting it"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_sD0GFwploU)  2025-08-20T18:56Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Discovery Flight at Ontario Flight Centre #aviation #privatepilot #studentpilot #discoveryflight My first logged flight. 2/29/2025 Discovery flight from Ontario Flight Centre"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=c-1Oxl4Bn7g)  2025-09-08T18:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Landing in Crosswinds: A Student's Journey Todays lesson includes steep turns and then a return to the circuit for more crosswind landings 00:00 Takeoff 01:50 Steep Turn Instruction and Demo 12:26 Tip for Steep Turns 22:35 Crosswind Landing #1 31:04 Crosswind Landing #2 39:01 Crosswind Landing #3 how to become a pilot private pilot license flight training learn to fly student pilot flight school private pilot private pilots license flight training cost become a pilot learning to fly pilot licence cessna [---] pilot life private pilot maneuvers general aviation private pilot training private"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eMvpGXc_l2M)  2025-08-17T18:38Z [--] followers, [--] engagements


"Private Pilot Steep Turns: From Nervous to Confident Fight instructor took me out over the practice area to teach me steep turns and how to control them"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pe7A1OezWqM)  2025-08-19T03:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements


"Steep Turns and Crosswinds Steep turns at [--] degree angle of bank. Learned a cool trick with the trim tab for steep turns. More crosswind landings slowly getting better"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ts8GGjVzyWw)  2025-08-16T22:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

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@5to9aviator Avatar @5to9aviator 5-To-9 Aviator

5-To-9 Aviator posts on YouTube about $7846t, flight, canada, solo the most. They currently have [--] followers and [--] posts still getting attention that total [--] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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Social Influence

Social category influence countries 55.56% technology brands 22.22% finance 3.7%

Social topic influence $7846t 88.89%, flight 85.19%, canada 55.56%, solo 55.56%, gopro 22.22%, how to 11.11%, audio 3.7%, hidden 3.7%, budgeting 3.7%, the first 3.7%

Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @madhouserecords @t2dabikeguy @gameplaywithgaurav @flyproject @e3aviationassociation @0241 @5to9aviation @bluesr @lupage_yt @sportsnation @marvelous_stop_motions @lifewbeautifu @flyonreels @talented @blairthecaptain @bigdroneflyer77rc @flyebike @mrflyam @vlieg @knowyourway

Top Social Posts

Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Climbing & Descending Turns PPL Flight Training Lesson [--] (Cockpit Audio) I quickly realized that just because a turn looks easy on paper doesn't mean it's easy at [----] feet. In this lesson I'm working through Lesson [--] of the Transport Canada PPL syllabus: Climbing and Descending Turns. Youll hear the raw cockpit audio between my instructor and me as I struggle to maintain coordination and keep my airspeeds from bleeding off. This isn't a tutorialit's a look at the real-life workload of a student pilot trying to find the 'feel' of the airplane. DISCLAIMER: I am a student pilot. This video is"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T23:28Z [--] followers, [--] engagements

"How Much Does a PPL Actually Cost in [----] #aviation #pilotlicense #pilottraining They tell you the "minimum" cost but they don't tell you about the headset the medical the ground school and the tax. 👇 CLICK THE "RELATED VIDEO" BUTTON FOR THE FULL COST BREAKDOWN 👇 #FlightTrainingCost #StudentPilot #PPLCanada #AviationDaily #MoneyTalks #Cessna172 #LearnToFly #Ontario #Budgeting #Shorts Student Pilot Private Pilot License PPL Training Learn to Fly Flight Training Aviation Pilot Vlog Student Pilot Canada Transport Canada General Aviation GoPro Cockpit The 5-to-9 Aviator Flying Lessons VFR Pilot"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T15:20Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"22kt Gusts vs. My Solo Checkride #studentpilot #crosswindlanding #aviation The first landing of my Solo Checkride was a battle Winds were 14kts gusting 22kts from the South (180) on Runway [--]. That tailwind on the base leg pushed me fast causing me to overshoot the turn to final but I managed to re-intercept the centerline. You can see the crab angle on final to fight the drift from the left. Kicked the rudder over the threshold and managed to somewhat grease it despite the gusts. This was the first of [--] landings that day that convinced my instructor I was ready to fly alone. Subscribe for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T18:37Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"14kts Crosswind Landing #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding DISCLAIMER: Student Pilot Content I am a student pilot documenting my personal journey towards a Private Pilot License (PPL). The content in this video is created strictly for entertainment purposes and is not flight instruction. Procedures radio calls and techniques shown may be incorrect or specific to my local training environment. Do not use this video for training or flight planning. Always consult a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and refer to the current Transport Canada regulations (or the aviation authority in your"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T18:49Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Illusions Created By Drift #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #pilottraining #studentpilot High winds can have an effect on how an aircraft behaves in flight. Strong headwinds can make for an apparently slow and long flight tailwinds help you and crosswinds will cause you to drift off track. Learning how each one feels can help you identify and plan accordingly keeping you ahead of the plane rather than catching up to it. Illusions Created By Drift #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #pilottraining #studentpilot student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast"
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T04:41Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Student Pilot Solo: Did I Float It 😬✈ The silence when the instructor opens the door and leaves you alone. terrifying and amazing. 🔴 Did I grease it or bounce it Watch the FULL SOLO here: Insert Link to Long Form Video I'm Alex a 41-year-old student pilot in Ontario. I'm breaking down the real cost of earning a PPL in Canada and balancing flight training with a full-time career and kids. In the full video: Full uncut solo circuit Total cost breakdown of my training so far (25.5 Hours) #Shorts #StudentPilot #SoloLanding #Cessna172 #AviationDaily #FlightTraining #PrivatePilot #Ontario"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T14:55Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"How Much Does a Pilot License REALLY Cost in Canada (2026 Guide) 0:27 - Ground School 3:05 Aviation Medical 7:00 PSTAR 9:05 Discovery Flight 9:32 Strategies to help retain knowledge 12:39 ROC-A 13:39 PPAER 16:47 Cost Tracking Spreadsheet Flight schools will tell you that getting your Private Pilot License (PPL) in Canada costs $15000 and takes [--] hours. If you are over [--] have a full-time job and fly on weekends. that is a lie. In this video I break down the REAL cost of flight training in Canada based on my actual receipts. From online or in-person Ground School to the specific medical"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T13:28Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Simulated Engine Failure #ppl #pilottraining #studentpilot #aviation #crosswindlanding Simulated engine failure during circuit pattern lesson. student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique crosswind landing c172 midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training learn to fly crosswind landing pilot lessons general aviation planes student pilot crosswind landings engine failure simulated engine failure emergency landing student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T06:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Illusions Created by Drift - Midlife Student Pilot - PPL High winds can have an effect on how an aircraft behaves in flight. Strong headwinds can make for an apparently slow and long flight tailwinds help you and crosswinds will cause you to drift off track. Learning how each one feels can help you identify and plan accordingly keeping you ahead of the plane rather than catching up to it. aviation journey aviation lovers aviation skills become airline pilot at [--] becoming a pilot after [--] becoming a pilot at [--] midlife pilot pilot lessons private pilot license private pilot license 2025"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T02:40Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Pre-Solo Checkride Evaluation: Emergency Procedures My instructor evaluates my emergency procedures and landings to decide if he should recommend me for my Solo checkride. student pilot private pilot license PPL training learn to fly flight training crosswind landing pilot lessons first flight lesson midlife pilot aviation journey steep turns spin recovery engine failure drill circuit training climbing turns descending turns landing challenges flight school aviation skills CYLS airport aviation lovers learn aviation flying tips flight control aviation training pilot goals student pilot"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T00:12Z [--] followers, [--] engagements

"Flying into 30kt Headwind #aviation #pilotlicense #pilottraining #flying #pilot During the lesson for Illusions created by drift we flew into 30kt headwinds at 80kt IAS. It was slooooooooooooooooow student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training student pilot headwinds Illusions created by drift Crosswinds Upper Winds Drifting Flight drift navigation drift illusions illusions created by drift optical private pilot visual illusions student pilot solo student pilot training midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T02:06Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"My Solo Checkride: Simulated Engine Failure & Heavy Winds 14kt crosswinds a simulated engine failure at 2000ft and the pressure of a checkride. Welcome to the flight that finally got me signed off for my first solo In this video I take you along for my Pre-Solo Checkride. We cover [--] full circuits and a surprise (not really) emergency procedure (simulated engine failure on downwind) that tested my judgment under pressure. Despite the challenging winds I managed to keep the landings safe andmost importantlyearned my solo recommendation. âš  A Note on the Audio: You might notice this video is"
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T04:11Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Simulated Engine Failure & Pre-Solo Landings (Cessna 172) Before the instructor gets out of the plane you have to prove you can handle anythingincluding the engine quitting in the circuit. This is a raw compilation (no commentary) of the final training flight right before my First Solo. Its just pure circuit grinding in the Cessna [---] at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS) focusing on consistency and safety. Video Highlights: Normal approaches and landings in varying winds. @02:41 - Simulated Engine Failure in the circuit (Forced Landing practice to touchdown). This is the unglamorous work"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T14:46Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Midlife Student Pilot Nails Crosswind Landing #aviation #pilotlicense #crosswindlanding #landing student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique crosswind landing c172 midlife pilot podcast ontario flight centre CYLS flight training learn to fly crosswind landing pilot lessons general aviation planes student pilot crosswind landings student pilot solo student pilot training student pilot landing crosswind landing cessna [---] crosswind landing cockpit view crosswind landing technique"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T10:05Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Zero to Solo: My Student Pilot Journey from Discovery Flight to First Solo [----] was the year I finally stopped looking up at the sky and started flying in it. This video is a compilation of my entire journey so far as a student pilotfrom the nervous excitement of my very first Discovery Flight to the intense focus of my First Solo Circuit. Youll see the progression from struggling to hold altitude to mastering the flare (and a few bumpy landings in between). It hasn't been easybalancing a full-time career ground school and Canadian weatherbut looking back at the footage every hour was worth"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T12:00Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Flight Training Scholarships for Adults in Canada [----] Guide FLIGHT SCHOOL IS EXPENSIVEbut you don't have to pay for it all yourself. In this video I break down the specific scholarships bursaries and "hidden" government tax credits available to Canadian adults (21+) who are learning to fly. We often think scholarships are just for high school kids with 99% averages. Thats not true in aviation. I dug into the research to find the "New Wings" awards the vocational tax loopholes and the grants designed for career changers. ---------- Scholarship Links: COPA:"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T17:13Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Pre-Solo Landing DISCLAIMER: Student Pilot Content I am a student pilot documenting my personal journey towards a Private Pilot License (PPL). The content in this video is created strictly for entertainment purposes and is not flight instruction. Procedures radio calls and techniques shown may be incorrect or specific to my local training environment. Do not use this video for training or flight planning. Always consult a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and refer to the current Transport Canada regulations (or the aviation authority in your region) for accurate informatio first solo flight"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T14:58Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Alone at 1000ft AGL: My First Solo Flight It finally happened. After [----] hours of training my instructor opened the door told me "Don't break the plane" and walked away. I departed from Runway [--] with 5kt winds coming in from [---]. Temps were [---] with a dewpoint of [---]. This video documents my First Solo Flight in a Cessna [---] out of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (CYLS). A Note on the Audio: During this flight my cockpit audio recorder failed. Instead of scrapping the footage I decided to record a narration of exactly what was going through my head in the moment. From the "rocket ship""
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T16:03Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"My First Solo Flight at [--] #aviation #pilot #firstsolo #automobile #msfs2020 #landing After [----] hours of training my instructor opened the door told me "Don't break the plane" and walked away. This is the small clip of my First Solo flight in the Cessna [---]. The feeling of seeing that empty seat next to me was terrifying and exhilarating at the same time. And yes the plane climbs like a rocket without the extra weight 🚀 Im a 41-year-old student pilot proving its never too late to learn to fly. Subscribe for the full First Solo vlog dropping soon ✈ #firstsolo #studentpilot #aviation"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T00:21Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Pre-Solo Checkride Eval Landings #aviation #pilotlicense My instructor is evaluating whether to recommend me for my solo checkride. CYLS Crosswinds Drifting Flight drift Illusions created by drift Upper Winds flight training headwinds illusions illusions created by drift midlife pilot podcast navigation drift ontario flight centre optical private pilot student pilot student pilot solo student pilot training visual illusions Circuit Pattern Pre-Solo Final Approach Landing Learning to Fly Midlife Pilot Midlife Student Pilot solo checkride student solo landing practice CYLS Crosswinds Drifting"
YouTube Link 2025-12-09T04:13Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Transport Canada Aviation Medical Explained: Cat [--] vs Cat [--] (2026) Are you a student pilot worried about failing your aviation medical If you are starting flight training later in life (like I did at 41) the "Doctor's Office" can feel scarier than the stall spins. In this video I break down the confusion between Transport Canada's Category [--] and Category [--] medicals. But more importantly I talk about the #1 enemy of student pilots: Paperwork Delays. If you are stuck waiting for your medical certificate to arrive from Ottawa so you can fly your first solo do not miss the chapter on the Category"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T12:18Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Circuit Training at CYLS: Engine Failure Overshoot Obstacle Landings Engine failures Obstacle Landings and Overshoots are covered in Today's lesson in the circuit. 00:00:00 Initial Take Off 00:05:58 On Final 00:19:11 Overshoot 00:43:36 Engine Failure 00:52:31 Obstacle Landing The haze you see is smoke from wildfires in central and western Canada. CYLS is in south central Ontario nowhere near the wildfires. Cessna [---] pilot lessons flight school Canada cockpit view flying Fly With Alex how to get a pilot license lifelong dream flying flying in Canada Cessna [---] lessons CYLS Lake Simcoe Airport"
YouTube Link 2025-08-04T19:19Z [--] followers, [--] engagements

"Landing in Crosswinds: A Midlife Pilot's Breakthrough #aviation #studentpilot Crosswind landings again more reps more practice almost getting it"
YouTube Link 2025-08-20T18:56Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Discovery Flight at Ontario Flight Centre #aviation #privatepilot #studentpilot #discoveryflight My first logged flight. 2/29/2025 Discovery flight from Ontario Flight Centre"
YouTube Link 2025-09-08T18:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Landing in Crosswinds: A Student's Journey Todays lesson includes steep turns and then a return to the circuit for more crosswind landings 00:00 Takeoff 01:50 Steep Turn Instruction and Demo 12:26 Tip for Steep Turns 22:35 Crosswind Landing #1 31:04 Crosswind Landing #2 39:01 Crosswind Landing #3 how to become a pilot private pilot license flight training learn to fly student pilot flight school private pilot private pilots license flight training cost become a pilot learning to fly pilot licence cessna [---] pilot life private pilot maneuvers general aviation private pilot training private"
YouTube Link 2025-08-17T18:38Z [--] followers, [--] engagements

"Private Pilot Steep Turns: From Nervous to Confident Fight instructor took me out over the practice area to teach me steep turns and how to control them"
YouTube Link 2025-08-19T03:35Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

"Steep Turns and Crosswinds Steep turns at [--] degree angle of bank. Learned a cool trick with the trim tab for steep turns. More crosswind landings slowly getting better"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T22:42Z [--] followers, [---] engagements

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