EPST Student Pilot's Epic Journey to Lake Como - Part 1!

✈️ Embark on an exhilarating VFR flight as I venture into Italian territory for the first time on a solo navigation flight, complete with contact with ATC. Join me as a passenger aboard the Sonaca as we travel to Lugano and then on to Lake Como, Italy. Brace yourself for a journey as we navigate the winds of a somewhat turbulent day, capturing both the beauty and excitement of flight.

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where I'll share the approach and my first-ever landing on a grass runway-an experience you won't want to miss.

HB-KGE, a fellow classmate, joined me on this flight, adding to the fun and camaraderie we shared!
----------------------------------------------------------------
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽😄 Support is always welcome! If you enjoy the video, please consider subscribing for more aviation content. You can also support me via this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PHGUS
----------------------------------------------------------------
🇨🇭🇮🇹 Flight will be performed in the corresponding order: LSZL - LUGANO - COMO - LUGANO - LSZL.
----------------------------------------------------------------
👨🏼‍✈️ This video offers an immersive experience, featuring checklists performed in real-time to demonstrate the proper procedures for the Sonaca aircraft. You'll also have the opportunity to listen to live ATC recordings, enhancing your situational awareness. In addition, the VFR charts of Switzerland and Italy will provide real-time location updates throughout the flight. Lastly, the inclusion of the Locarno Airport ground chart ensures you have the necessary information for approach and landing.

Get ready for a thrilling adventure as we explore new horizons and witness the beauty of flight firsthand. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey!
----------------------------------------------------------------
00:00 Flight plan
00:20 Initial call to ATC
01:20 Line up RWY 26C
02:15 Take-off
03:20 Climb check
03:55 Lugano ATIS
05:00 Initial contact Lugano TWR
07:00 Reporting point Echo
07:50 Lake Como with fellow student
09:20 Switch back to Lugano ATIS & TWR
10:50 Request to cross CTR Lugano
----------------------------------------------------------------
Please note that the given charts in the video are not to be used for your own flights, always look up the up-to-date charts.

Experience an EPST Student Pilot's Epic Journey to Lake Como - Part 1!

#vfr #DJI #pilot #studentpilot #boseheadphones

🧑🏽‍✈️ About PH-GUS
Creation of videos about the aviation industry and my own trajectory of becoming an airline pilot from start to end at EPST and Aero Locarno. The idea of this specific playlist is to get a better understanding of the flight training.
All videos are Written, voiced, and produced by PH-GUS
Make sure to Subscribe for more aviation videos.

www.epst.com
https://x.com/EPSTbv