In this video, I'm on a mission for cheap fuel, giant runways, and making an attempt to slip into Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). Unfortunately, I didn’t make it this time, but stay tuned for another attempt in a future video—my success rate currently sits at about 30%. At the end of the video, I’ll break down my estimated versus actual expenses related to aircraft ownership so far.

Additionally, I have an exciting giveaway! When I purchased my plane, Cirrus provided me with a one-year Garmin Pilot subscription (though I’m not certain which level it entails). Since I'm a ForeFlight user, I have no use for it, so I’m excited to pass it along to one of you! To enter, simply comment "Garmin Flyer," and I’ll randomly select a winner on October 6th.

As always, please remember that this video is NOT instructional, and I’m not a certified flight instructor (CFI). A significant amount of content has been edited out for brevity.

Thank you for watching!


Chapters
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0:00 Intro & Engine Start
1:11 Today's Flight Briefing
3:05 COPA Shout Out
3:54 Feedback from a viewer on AP check
6:21 Final Checks and Taxi
9:00 Takeoff and Climb Out
14:00 Flight Following Request (poorly done)
16:17 Approaching Oscoda (KOSC)
20:48 Final Approach & Landing Oscoda (KOSC)
24:10 Taking off Oscoda (KOSC) Headed to Clare (48D)
26:44 Approaching Clare (48D)
33:14 Final Approach & Landing Clare (48D)
35:44 FBO Tour
36:38 Taxi and Depart Clare (48D)
41:24 Flight Following Take 2
45:45 Asking DTW for an Approach
48:02 Initial Vectors to Ann Arbor (KARB)
50:51 Vectors to Final RNAV 24 KARB
55:47 Final Approach & Landing (Option) KARB
58:15 Cost Discussion
01:06:00 Giveaway