I Flew IFR to Court to Defend a DUI Case... Then Greased the Landing

What happens when your office is on the other side of the clouds? Come along as I fly a Cirrus SR22 on an IFR flight from Pittsburgh to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where a courtroom—not a $100 hamburger—is waiting at the end of the flight. In this episode, you'll experience the unique combination of general aviation and criminal defense law as I travel across Pennsylvania to represent a client facing a Pennsylvania DUI charge. Along the way you'll see: ✈️ An IFR departure from Allegheny County Airport (KAGC) ☁️ Real-world instrument flying through low ceilings and clouds 🛬 An RNAV (GPS) approach to Runway 33 into Johnstown (KJST), breaking out near minimums ⚖️ A practical discussion of Pennsylvania DUI law, mandatory minimum sentences, repeat offenses, and how experienced legal representation can affect the outcome of a case 🛫 The return IFR flight to Pittsburgh, including another instrument approach and a smooth landing back home Whether you're a pilot, aviation enthusiast, student pilot, or simply interested in how a criminal defense attorney travels across Pennsylvania to represent clients, this video offers a behind-the-scenes look at both worlds. About this channel: I'm a Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney and instrument-rated pilot. I fly throughout the Commonwealth representing clients while sharing the incredible freedom and adventure of general aviation. If you enjoy: • Cirrus SR22 flying • IFR training and instrument approaches • Real-world ATC communications • Cross-country flights • Pennsylvania court travel • Aviation adventures • Criminal law insights ...you're in the right place. 👍 If you enjoyed the video, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a comment. It really helps the channel grow! #CirrusSR22 #IFR #GeneralAviation #InstrumentFlying #RNAV #Pennsylvania #DUI #CriminalDefense #PilotLife #Flying #Aviation #CrossCountry #ATC #KAGC #Johnstown #AviateNavigateLitigate ⚖️ Disclaimer: This video provides general information about Pennsylvania law and is not legal advice. Every case is different. Nothing in this video creates an attorney-client relationship.