Bad Jet Approach into Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Should Have Gone Around!

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  • @beno177
    @beno177 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sporty was a great choice of words. Well done.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm continuously haunted by that crappy approach. I want a do-over! But seriously, it's been a good learning experience. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and fly along with us

  • @johnfriend862
    @johnfriend862 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Fast, high & wide (occasionally narrow) are normal for me. Thanks for leaving in a less than perfect approach, it makes others feel better and shows you're human too.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks. Much appreciated. I STILL want a do-over

    • @AngelHernandez-uz8mg
      @AngelHernandez-uz8mg ปีที่แล้ว

      can you shed some light on the Taxi tool you were referring to in your video from Flyaware? Thank you.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/9p5-7jVg8fE/w-d-xo.html
      Here you go. I love this capability

  • @typhoonjenkins8330
    @typhoonjenkins8330 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved the approach and the landing. Only a true professional delivers like you did there. That was an awesome video. I absolutely love your Honda Jet. Have a great week.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. I'd prefer to not have to use all the skill that's available for a Day VFR landing to a Dry Runway but I'll also never refuse a pat on the back, either.
      There was some other contributing stuff that I did edit out. Maybe there's a way to cover that. TH-cam Live? Don't know. Never done one of those before.

  • @DaBrute
    @DaBrute ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video! Greetings from Tortola🇻🇬

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks for watching. It's always such a pleasure to visit your island.

  • @wayne9638
    @wayne9638 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    well done Tim all pilots should aspire to have an attitude like yours

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah. Yep. The ONE THING we can control! Thanks

  • @edjarrett3164
    @edjarrett3164 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Every pilot who is worth his salt always critiques his/her approach and landing. Nice flight, never been to Virgin Islands. Looks awesome.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ed. True. BVIs were great. I was blown away by Turks & Caicos. I wasn't expecting them to be so stunning. I'll definitely go back again when I'm not just there for fuel.

  • @Patriot-bn9om
    @Patriot-bn9om ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Every landing that you can walk away from is a good one. Nice job! I love Tortola.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much. We only say that when we're flying Uncle Sam's Aircraft or a FBO Rental!😁

  • @Charly_Dont_Surf
    @Charly_Dont_Surf ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thanks for taking us along! Beautiful scenery

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. Great trip. Appreciate that you didn't Approach-Shame me!

  • @celestialdream49
    @celestialdream49 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Sporty" !! I like it. The term you use when you pull a landing out of your hat!! Nice Job

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly. Trading off judgment for skill & airplane performance!

  • @Resort_Fans
    @Resort_Fans ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh I'm a fan now! Great video. Beautiful jet!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much. We really love you watching. More coming soon, we hope you'll come back.

  • @JustinKais
    @JustinKais ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing your videos. The Honda Jet is one of my favorites.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. I'm hoping t make them better and easier to edit/produce. We'll see.
      The HondaJet is one of my favorites too 😁

  • @yakisakisumo
    @yakisakisumo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agree with John Friend.... Leave it in. It makes for good conversation and realization. That was a bit scary to me... Probably not in any danger, but I was leaning right and then left in my chair here... I love the perspective you provide!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Great comments. I was reading them to my wife over coffee this morning and we were both laughing. We're grateful.

    • @yakisakisumo
      @yakisakisumo ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix and then you said - that was sporty! LOVE IT!!!

  • @edisondemarco3441
    @edisondemarco3441 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the great video. It's beneficial for those operating Beef Island for the first time.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I STILL want a do-over on that approach though.

  • @christopherlee5584
    @christopherlee5584 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No scratches, dings, or dents.... and you walked away. Good landing!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. The landing was fair...the approach was really bad. Had to trade some skill for some judgment to pull it off. Not good

  • @jeffr6280
    @jeffr6280 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everything in flying is a learning experience, so thanks for leaving the approach in. It's great to have a Honda Jet owner/pilot willing to share such a great aircraft going into such a cool destination.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jeff, that's kind as well as gracious. We'll keep filming and sharing as long as it's interesting to you all.
      I started these to share flights with my Dad who unfortunately can't really get in & out of the cockpit anymore.

  • @HabuBeemer
    @HabuBeemer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a lot of good friends at Banyan. Great organization and very professional people. Top notch! Nice flight. Thanks for posting.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd been there before but now that I'm flying the HondaJet, I make sure I stay close to that team. They're amazing. Thanks for watching.

  • @alok0412
    @alok0412 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the scenery and carrier deck landing! 😀 Looking forward to more of beautiful destinations. You’re giving us all goals.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. Fly it like you stole it! That's actually a normal landing to a short runway really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment

    • @alok0412
      @alok0412 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix oh pardon my ignorance then! Blue skies!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh don't get me wrong, the APPROACH was horrible and I definitely wasn't on my A Game.

  • @JCsaves333
    @JCsaves333 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tim thanks for showing us your flight what you learned and how you planned the flight. Great video on Airmanship!! The landing was a good learning as well, and remember any landing that you and your passengers can walk away from is a good landing! lol 😊

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. I appreciate you watching. Why I agree that I salvaged the landing, it's the approach that absolutely should have resulted in a Go-Around

  • @LTFIRE64
    @LTFIRE64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cool views as you departed fxe, I live west of the airport you literally fly right over my house, love the Hondajet!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks David, I was so busy I didn't have a chance to look around

  • @jfedermesser
    @jfedermesser ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super beautiful approach! Awesome plane!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop yelling at me! 😁. Thanks. I'm still not completely over that bad approach.

  • @ScottsSynthStuff
    @ScottsSynthStuff ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that short final, high and fast, looking at that short runway, I was hearing "go around, go around" in my head.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's because you're smart. Yep, same. The Missed is a bit complicated die to terrain so I gave myself until 200' AGL to get stabilized. But you're spot on.

    • @ScottsSynthStuff
      @ScottsSynthStuff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix As soon as I saw the wide turn onto final, I thought "oh, not good." But I will admit to pushing an approach if the missed contains a complex hold entry, dicey terrain, or something else I'd rather avoid. :)

  • @georgiepeorgie4723
    @georgiepeorgie4723 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m new to your channel and enjoy your perspective. Your wife is correct, when i first saw the windshield i was thinking it looked like viewing out a sharks mouth from the inside😂. The Honda jet in very impressive. I always wanted to fly and took some lessons after high school, but the military draft caught up to with me and i joined the Navy, as a communication technician ,CT, stationed in the Gulf of Tonkin, aboard the CLG6, Oklahoma City, flag ship for Com 7th Fleet ,67-69. Flying with TH-cam Channels, like, yours has been a wonderful blessing. Thank you.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much and BZs for your service to our great nation.

  • @davidcalvet8932
    @davidcalvet8932 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the approach & landing at Tortola. I used to fly medivac from San Juan to Tortola in 2015-16, in Cessna Citations. Great memories!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow. What a great gig. I'll bet you have some amazing stories. Any you'd care to share?

  • @MrJohnBos
    @MrJohnBos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't beat yourself up. We've all then there and done that. Thanks for the fun video and for leaving in the approach. There must have been a crosswind from the right. 😁

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! Ignore that windsock I the video. Clearly that was a photo shopped in to make me look even LESS capable. Thanks so much for the virtual pat on the back.

  • @marvsdrone7334
    @marvsdrone7334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, my dear Dad always said that "any landing that you can walk away from is a good one". Truly😄 enjoyed the entire video, thanks.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Dad is a wise man. Of course I'm still kicking myself that I didn't execute a go-around with such an unstable approach. Won't happen again

    • @petersnelling9047
      @petersnelling9047 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the Honda Jet that sensitive that you felt the unstable approach was hazardous?

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@petersnelling9047 2 seperate things. The HJ is a solid, capable, and forgiving platform. All unstable approaches are inherently dangerous.

  • @darryldarling4880
    @darryldarling4880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy to be aboard with you on this flight, im a new subscriber and I've visited Tortola BVI many times. I flew in the first time on Amazon Eagle connecting through San Juan and on other visits took the ferry ⛴ out of Saint Thomas. Thanks again and I will be looking forward to your next video.

    • @darryldarling4880
      @darryldarling4880 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      American Eagle was the connection. Please excuse the typo.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh PLEASE tell me we're allowed typos! I've been intent on replying to every comment - usually from my phone while I'm working. Some of my typos are more cringe-worthy than that last landing!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching and for subscribing - still figuring out the TH-cam algorithms but data is trending positively. Beef Island makes it so much easier and it was such a quick flight from Fort Lauderdale.

  • @IgmuTu1
    @IgmuTu1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great flight and commentary, thanks for being human Cheers

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much, that's a compliment I'll be happy to accept. I really appreciateyou all watching and engaging.

  • @richiev63
    @richiev63 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing a very cool approach and landing. Virtual pilot here and this has been added to my list of destinations.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome. I have to find a way to get a re-do. Maybe I'll try out the sim!

  • @kevinvoss509
    @kevinvoss509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent approach nice bank right and down we go

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! It was survival but I want a do-over so I can nail it next time.

  • @johnsapienza4912
    @johnsapienza4912 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We've all been there. I'm gonna add "That was sporty" to my lexicon for less than greaser landings now! 🙂

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Feel free to use that one, royalty free, as much as you'd like! 😂

  • @flycow69
    @flycow69 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Your trip with your wife and also with your 4th daughter was so enjoyable. Please share what you must have in your flight bag. Fly often Fly Safely

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much. What do I have in my flight bag? That's changed a lot over the years. Here's what I carry now for every flight
      Foreflight
      iPad Pro
      Oakley Sunglasses (their Veterans program)
      Duracell 500 LED flashlight
      Bose A20 Aviation Headsets
      SiriusXM Satellite Weather
      Survival Gear
      Garmin InReach Mini
      Uncharted Supply Co:
      - Seventy2
      - Zeus backup power
      - Firdt Aid Plus

    • @flycow69
      @flycow69 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for sharing your flight bag info so pronto 🙏

  • @177flyer3
    @177flyer3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice channel with honest content -> subscribed. Thank you!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. Exactly what I'd want to hear. Thanks for subscribing

  • @gregdildine99
    @gregdildine99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing! Got engaged at Long Bay! What a dream to fly one’s HJ to the BVI! American just announced TJSJ to TUPJ. That would be better than TIST, van to Red Hook, ferry to West End and Customs twice! Very cool! Time to try this in the sim!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment. Sailing in the BVIs is amazing and yes, it' really is a dream to be able to fly in there ourselves. Keep me posted on how the sim training is going

  • @CCitis
    @CCitis ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff. Look forward to more content!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much. My wife and I are sitting in London today and wondering about what to work on next.

  • @kalaldin9154
    @kalaldin9154 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I absolutely love your channel!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much. We really appreciate that encouragement and your support.

  • @nvdwarriorLtc
    @nvdwarriorLtc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smiling hard here, with your left hand on the glare screen I keep waiting for the catapult to throw you back in your seat! Great video, thanks!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good one. I won't mention that's where the Push to Talk is in the HJ and just look for that "OK 3 Wire" from the LSO.

  • @williamtrusler1508
    @williamtrusler1508 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking the time to put them out.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watch and flying along. It's getting a little easier but everything me is a bit of a roll of the dice for me. I'm working on editing another one this afternoon.

  • @leazer44
    @leazer44 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Great video! You were telling me about this trip when I asked you about Charleston Exec. Great to see! Keep up the good work!👍🏽

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Ervin. Not some of my best flying but good learning. We appreciate you taking the time to watch & comment.

  • @vaughnbluejr5960
    @vaughnbluejr5960 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the flight as usual. Wonderful scenery at Tortola.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Wait until you see Turks & Caicos. Next video. Working on it now

  • @auburn886
    @auburn886 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve flown into Beef Island many times, but in a DC3. Great video.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I want a ride! That's a dream plane for me.

  • @carloscortes5570
    @carloscortes5570 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you started your decent talking about your raft came to mind that your altitude was about the same as the ocean depth when cruising north of San juan.when passing 27,000 ft..it was nice to hear the ATC from back home. Done that TJVQ to TJIG hop a few times.Flying into the US virgin islands area never gets boring with the spectacular views of crystal clear blue waters and white sandy beaches. Nice video!!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching and for the compliments. The ATC in the region was exceptional.

  • @randyeno2525
    @randyeno2525 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    New to your channel and am catching up. I’m enjoying the way you approach your content and videos. Also appreciate your professional and procedures based approach to flying. Any YT pilot who greases it on every time isn’t providing a truthful depiction of their flying. Thanks for keeping it real and please keep up the great work!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Randy. I appreciate it and thanks for watching.

  • @ds2112
    @ds2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The last time I was at TUPJ was in the jumpseat on an American Eagle ATR back in Sept 2001; God I miss that shade of blue :) subscribed!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's still amazing. Turks & Caicos was even more spectacular. Thanks so much for subscribing

  • @TakeNoneForTheTeam
    @TakeNoneForTheTeam ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect approach... :).
    My dad told a story where his friend used to have horrible landings until he learned to pull up whenever his instructor started to brace for impact... Every pilot has squirrely landings; it's fun to share them!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the landing was ok...just barely. The approach however, was really bad. The speed brake helped me to recover but turning final High (4 White on the VASI), Wide (overshot the turn to final) and Fast (I was at vRef +20) isn't good.

    • @TakeNoneForTheTeam
      @TakeNoneForTheTeam ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix Loved the vid no matter!!!! Thank you very much for sharing. Much success to ya!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Working on another video today

  • @jrod_pilot_miami
    @jrod_pilot_miami ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always good to be transparent. But remember, every approach is a go-around opportunity!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! Great advice. I'd briefed the 'Missed' which has a pretty aggressive turn for terrain avoidance, so with a dry runway, I opted to continue. My next mental check was at 200' agl. If I wasn't stable by then, I was executing the go-around
      Thanks for watching.

    • @jrod_pilot_miami
      @jrod_pilot_miami ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix Figured as much!

  • @keen1957
    @keen1957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s a Honda. It can take anything you throw at it. Good flight!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, it's apparently (almost) Soldier-Proof

  • @jerrybarlar9768
    @jerrybarlar9768 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyable video, hope to see many more and will be subscribing.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Sir. We appreciate it. We've already started working on editing the return trip.

  • @wff58
    @wff58 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job! Don't be so hard on yourself!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Much appreciated

  • @Cherokee140Pilot
    @Cherokee140Pilot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤ thank you for confirming your humanity 😊. Stop in next time when you’re in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 we winter there at the family homestead. Blue Skies!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the invite & we really appreciate you watching. Enjoy your last few weeks in PR.

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I miss Tortola. Last time I was there was before the storms raked them.
    Nice aircraft. We've all had sporty landings.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the reassurance. In hindsight, I should have gone around. BVIs are absolutely a special place. I want to try Turks & Caicos next.

  • @garethroberts9223
    @garethroberts9223 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Found this by accident! Superb content and Kudos for keeping it real. As a virtual pilot who's learning ATC communications I learned a great deal so thank you. Looking forward to checking more from the channel.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great. Thanks so much.

    • @garethroberts9223
      @garethroberts9223 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ForestForTheTrees3283 British Avgeek does a great 8 part IFR VATSIM Series just completed - 'nuts to soup'. Flight Sim Flyer does a great VFR series too. VATSIM is such a great place to start - scary at first but very rewarding. The DA40 is great while you're concentrating on Comm protocol. - Enjoy!

  • @biggpoppa7234
    @biggpoppa7234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good day. It was great seeing this. I live in the USVI, on the island of St. Thomas. I am also a private pilot and have flown into Beef Island several times. Of course, our most common way of getting to the BVI is using the ferry.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's awesome. Hopefully you don't get destroyed by the 'Handler Fees' like I did! I learned a ton on this trip.
      What do you fly?

    • @biggpoppa7234
      @biggpoppa7234 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix Cessna 172. One day I hope to own a Beechcraft King Air.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a huge fan of the KingAir. A buddy has a C90 with the Blackhawk Engine mods. He loves it.

  • @1983dmd
    @1983dmd ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Other comments are true !! Most You Tubers only show their best landings....Thank you for leaving this ''' really acceptable'' one in the video.! Don't be so hard on yourself!!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. I appreciate feedback

  • @matthewspaccarelli5007
    @matthewspaccarelli5007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Boy would I love to fly in that jet. Looks way cool. The coolest thing I've ever flown was a Navajo. Since I only have one eye my dreams have been squashed.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Rats. Navajo is a fun one for sure.

  • @johnwalkowiak2002
    @johnwalkowiak2002 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did that approach from Puerto Rico on a small twin engine prop many years ago. lol pilot didn't look old enough to drive. On that final approach plane was bouncing all over the place. I white knuckled the handle next to me and closed my eyes. Pilot did a fantastic job landed perfectly.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hah. I'll bet you were white-knuckling it! The short-run pilot's in the Caribbean are pretty amazing.

  • @LawrenceBroussard
    @LawrenceBroussard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That approach really seem to play tricks with your eyes!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. I made a few mistakes. 1) I was thrown off that there was a visual approach plate in foreflight but not in the G3000 in the aircraft 2) I got a LANDING GEAR WARNING when I should have been slowing, descending and turning to final 3) had to work hard to record very the approach to pull off an adaquate landing.

  • @markbeutel3640
    @markbeutel3640 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great flight. Little high and hot on short final…but nice job adjusting.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Understatement! Thanks so much for watching. Appreciate the comments.

  • @jimmykosko
    @jimmykosko ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to see that you left in the approach… and how not to panic.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay calm. Keep flying the Jet. Have a great Speed Brake!
      I drove my wife nuts over our week sailing as I kept saying "I want a re-do on the approach"

  • @sandhillsaviation280
    @sandhillsaviation280 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've had my fair share of bad landings, I know how you feel. Nice video. Thanks for sharing your aviation adventures with us!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Greatly appreciated. I sure do miss flying in the Sandhills of NC

  • @erm000
    @erm000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really enjoy the flight. The departure from FL Executive was hectic and the approach and landing into Beef Island is unique. Also the controller at SJU Center is remarkable. A true profesional. I am a little bias as as I am a local here in PR. As a side note Beef Island is still challenging but before the runway expansion it was a real challenge doing a smooth flair.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great comments. FL departure was crazy hectic - I edited out about 40 mins of ground time which was non-stop and you caught some of the active deconfliction until I was clear of most of the training traffic. They San Juan Center controller was so smooth. We left Tortola and flew into Turks & Caicos which was amazing. I'll definitely go back there.

  • @ricki7187
    @ricki7187 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh sure, like none of us have EVER done that 🙂 Glad to see someone else do the "Sporty" spproach...

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad I posted it...and get to relive it about 200 times a day.

  • @pedrogaspar4338
    @pedrogaspar4338 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fighter pilot approach....If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing, as Chuck Yeager used to say! Great video!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen, Brother! Thanks so much for watching.

    • @pedrogaspar4338
      @pedrogaspar4338 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix You are welcome! my pleasure...pls keep posting these great videos.

  • @Glofilter
    @Glofilter ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Nothing wrong with that approach. Ok, a little wide and a touch fast, but that's what makes flying fun, right? The scenery was fantastic! And glad to see you have almost mastered the framerate issue. Great video. Keep them coming!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks. Over a week on a sailboat I must have said to my wife 10 times "Wow, I wish I could fly that approach again". So I had to leave it in. Thanks for the comments. Wait to you see the next one. The flight into Turks & Caicos was amazing.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On the 2 GoPro 10s imovedup to 4K and set all of the cameras at 60FPM. It helped. I can still see that the GoPro 9s (not 4K capable) aren't as good. I need to get more memory cards and swap them out inflight. Thanks for noticing. I've been chasing that issue

    • @dragosrizescu1481
      @dragosrizescu1481 ปีที่แล้ว

      Waaay better than my approach one Flight Simulator 😅

  • @hugeblue
    @hugeblue ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any time you land safely is a Good Landing in my book!! Enjoyed the video. By the way , enjoyed your video when you came to Charleston with your Daughter. Charleston,SC

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep, agreed and I'm grateful! The landing was actually OK but the approach was just not acceptable. Bad piloting required me to trade off some skill for a lack of judgment. I should do better.

  • @fatesandmyths
    @fatesandmyths ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. I just found your channel and subscribed. There is no bad landing when you and your plane are in one piece back on the earth. We all made mediocre landings some times. I love the Honda Jet. Keep up good content with that plane.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. It's fun and I'm enjoying the interaction with the community. I truly didn't expect that - thanks for subscribing

  • @ProPilotPete
    @ProPilotPete ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes these approaches aren’t perfect because the scenery is so distracting! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the survival gear, I’m looking into that for a trip to Aruba.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Pete. I've wrestled with getting my own raft but it seems like too big of a lift for the limited use...especially with the interval inspections. These guys I used were awesome. The other stuff,we'll after all of the military SERE & other survival schools, Im picky. Uncharted Supply is awesome. Light and complete.
      Please keep me posted on how your planning goes and I definetely want to hear about the flight.

    • @ProPilotPete
      @ProPilotPete ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix did you get a 91 raft? That’s all we probably need

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sure did. aviationraft.com/

  • @timjames1274
    @timjames1274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video. Challenging approach! Thanks for sharing. Full respect for keeping it real, and including the approach in this video. Greatly appreciated. So many lessons to be learned! :)

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, I'm still learning them. The hard part of watching the unedited tape is that I get to 're-learn' it over and over again. I know what I did - task saturation. But that doesn't keep me from wanting a redo. I'm working on editing another video today with some flying planned this month.

    • @timjames1274
      @timjames1274 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix Keep 'em coming! Excellent content. Thank you.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Working on one now. Thanks

  • @flattty
    @flattty ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the great video.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure thing. I'm glad you enjoyed it. We're working on making these better

  • @JaimeCCS
    @JaimeCCS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flying to the Caribbean is a lot of fun and really easy, most of the paperwork is online and UV Air or World Fuel is accepted everywhere. My last flitght was to Montego Bay from Cancun in a C500. Greetings from Monterrey, Mexico. I'm Jaime or James.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much, Jaime. You're correct. I've flown outside the US before but it was all as a military pilot - different rules! 😁
      Fuel wasn't too bad at all but the "handlers" at the FBO were a huge (and really expensive) disappointment. You'll have to come back when I post the return flight. We went into Turks & Caicos for fuel - what an awesome place.

  • @terrytomlinson8772
    @terrytomlinson8772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very enjoyable presentation

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Editing is getting easier but as it does, we find more to do. Down the rabbit hole again next week for the return flight.

  • @Hartbreak1
    @Hartbreak1 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice to see you flew close to my home island of Puerto Rico! That's an interesting and beautiful looking visual approach for that runway, I'll definitely try that in the sim. That approach was a little hot but that departure was brutal lol, too many heading and altitude changes in a short time.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks. It was super busy getting out of Fort Lauderdale. The HondaJet wants to climb! Come back and let me know how the approach goes in the Sim.

  • @maxcorder2211
    @maxcorder2211 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Think about where your focus was in the visual. If the autopilot was flying the instrument section, that might have contributed. It’s an unusual approach. You did a good job of recognizing and correcting.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks - I did edit out 2 items. 1) the visual approach chart that I showed in the video was in Foreflight but WAS NOT in the G3000. 2) I got an audible LANDING GEAR warning which eventually cleared. Both of these messed with my flow and lead to an unstabilized approach.
      Thanks so much for watching

  • @kevinferrell6466
    @kevinferrell6466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The glitches that make piloting fun (LOL). Considering that the Honda Jet Elite is the only aircraft suitable for my mission, I have one squarely in sight. The step up from the Cirrus Jet should be a fun one. Coincidentally, I am searching for property on Long Bay Beach, Tortola, it seems we have very similar interests. Great video and thank you.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. The VJ and the HJ are similar in the way they leverage tech. I'll be interested to hear how it goes for you. Both platforms are great. We've really enjoyed it over the past year.

    • @kevinferrell6466
      @kevinferrell6466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix the fact that the Honda jet has a lav and a refreshment center, along with the quietest cabin in the sky, for me makes it the obvious next step. Thanks for your replies.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      True. Although I'll never get to use it!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW, I shared your comment about monetizing the channel with my wife. She was funny "1) get busy 2) does he know how private you are about everything?!"

    • @kevinferrell6466
      @kevinferrell6466 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix jokingly, I must respond, "But you are on TH-cam!" It can be a fun way to share and for some to make good money. I am aware of some outside of the industry who make millions by simply sharing their adventures. And these folks, some of whom I know, maintain a private lifestyle. They have their stage life (TH-cam) and there private life. In the jet world it is a matter of do you fly to cool destinations that others are interested in? And if you can fly a Honda Jet, you can navigate TH-cam just fine. I hope to hear more from you and I share a laugh with your wife. Keep the blue side up...

  • @sirthomas9835
    @sirthomas9835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for doing the vids - I enjoy watching your fights & the Honda Jet.
    I am very interested in the instrumentation. More close ups of your inputs would be appreciated...
    Fly safe

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for watching. I've heard that recommendation and am taking an extra camera on my next flight. Let me also suggest 1 or 2 earlier videos where I focus on programming and the instruments. Hangar Flying the HondaJet & Garmin G3000 and also HondaJet Factory for Service
      Please let me know what you think and thanks for the feedback

  • @saldun2603
    @saldun2603 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You still fly as expected each day each second looking ahead with experience expectations you did just fine.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree and I do find that watching these and engaging with the community helps keep me learning and improving.

  • @billbargar2284
    @billbargar2284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really like the incorporation of the Jeppesen charts on the ipad and I still have the additional paper ! (Whew, Heavy !!) but I can't get rid of them .

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I ditched paper a few years back but am quickly running out of my never-ending supply of wrapping paper!

  • @chadrainternational7777
    @chadrainternational7777 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thnx for the 2 angles on the landing.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. That was my first attempt trying that.

  • @paulmineo7547
    @paulmineo7547 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Any landing is a good one when you can walk away. I really thought the approach was pretty good though...Nice flying Mike

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I do think the landing was ok but the approach was pretty bad. Overshoot the turn to final..my a lot. 4 White on the VASI and about 20 knots fast. I had my hands full fixing all of those vs preparing to land. Had it been raining or a wet runway, I would have absolutely gone around. Maybe I should have anyway.
      Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment

  • @JaimeCCS
    @JaimeCCS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, I'll start an around the world tour on the Honda Jet in MSFS 2020 this week. Beautiful aircraft.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much. That's awesome. Will you post the content anywhere so we can follow along?

    • @JaimeCCS
      @JaimeCCS ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix Yes, the idea is to stream live every single leg. I'm planning legs no more than than 2 hours, except when doing ocean crossings. Big challenge with the flight planning.

    • @JaimeCCS
      @JaimeCCS ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix I'm just waiting for a new G3000 update, I'm in the HJet beta team.

  • @DenverLapse
    @DenverLapse ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing the approach plates so we can follow along. Any solutions to the instrument screens changing colors (blue, green, black)? It'd be great to see what's going on since the HD cams are so clear.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      You know, I've been chasng that screen resolution issue for a few months. I think I have it sorted as much as possible now. Of course it takes me weeks after a flight to grt my videos up. So keep watching and keep the suggestions coming!

  • @billbargar2284
    @billbargar2284 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your VLOG's are fantastic keep showing the use of the iPad that's easier then pen & paper . I have used both

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey thanks. I have found the iPad with foreflight to be awesome and effecient in the cockpit.

  • @ArizonaAirspace
    @ArizonaAirspace ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Start your turn earlier when the wind is pushing you wide, and keep your turn continuously in a circle. When you are level before your turn, start to slow down to your first notch of flaps and LDG speed. Look for a landing spot and draw an imaginary line from your jet to that and make your descent down that line.

  • @scottmcmullin2680
    @scottmcmullin2680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this! So cool!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Sure appreciate you watching.

  • @merleoverholser7574
    @merleoverholser7574 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very acceptable. You didn't over bank to correct.. I thought I might want to work for Honda Jet after retiring in 2003, but didn't follow through......wanted to stay in the mountains of NW NC. 26 yrs on the B727. Lots of Carribean and SA flying

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. I did edit out a few of th complicating factors that messed up transitioning into the groove, but I thought it was important to show. Had it been raining or a wet runway, I would have gone around for sure. In this case, the wildly well designed speed brake on the HondaJet was my savior.
      Thanks for watching...we really appreciate it.

  • @surferonhigh71
    @surferonhigh71 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just a bit fast on that descend before final, usually the attitude follows to be corrected but like you said "that was sporty" nice flight captain ! 👌

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much. Having great speed brakes made all the difference in salvaging that one.
      We very much appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

  • @ridethewomble
    @ridethewomble ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. It's very helpful to hear you talk through procedures, but I happen to know you do that all the time. Watching a ground guide run backwards gave me anxiety attack, but that's probably just the guy who was around M1s, M3s, and HEMMTTs at night talking. Keep 'em coming.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, I do like consistency when it comes to flying. It's funny that you picked up on the ground vs military ground guiding. Exactly what I was thinking as we were taxiing. Good thing there weren't any SGMs watching! Also...Let's go flyng

  • @MrKylehornsey
    @MrKylehornsey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appreciate your honesty on that one. Having trained without electronic aids and glass cockpit I sometimes wonder how you guys would cope with catastrophic instrument failure. My most enjoyable flight ever was seat of the pants: compass, tacho & watch only.... to a full stop landing.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Kyle, it sounds like you and I trained the same way. Since its the mental math that's always attracted me to flying, I totally get what you're saying about the level of satisfaction.
      You should watch this video where I lost a lot of the 'help' at FL410 and had to hand fly for about 90 mins while descending out of RVSM airspace into IMC/convective. It was a fun flight. th-cam.com/video/HWmHU8Z1484/w-d-xo.html

  • @oreo10111
    @oreo10111 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would seem the hondas are slippery... a lot of runway excursions lately, all the more reason to abide by stabilized approach criteria, and if not go around.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good advice & counsel. Thanks for watching

  • @iainmacdougall5662
    @iainmacdougall5662 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great videos! Would love to see a closer view of the entire PFD display during different phases of flight (take off, descent etc)

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's a great suggestion. I know the Premier 1 Driver has a camera on a tripod that he moves around during his flights. I'll try that.
      I've pretty much found that during day flights, I can only use the GoPro 10 based on resolution. I'll try it on the next flight.

  • @islandmonusvi
    @islandmonusvi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Indeed flying blissfully over an expanse of nothing…sure beats dodging and darting …
    BTW, we routinely flew that approach in a light twin delivering Newspapers back in the early ‘80’s. Each island had a different challenge …especially during cross-winds…as I recall, we would ‘shoot the slot…break at the rock’

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      OK that sounds like such a cool gig! I edited out the part where I got a GEAR WARNING when I was on Base. Hated to mess up that approach. Thanks for watching

  • @MichaelCarterShow
    @MichaelCarterShow 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yea perhaps u could've went around & tried again. Glad u all were safe nonetheless. #salute!!!!!!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I should have gone around

  • @snowghost364
    @snowghost364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing. That approach wasn't that bad, I've had worse. I've wanted to do this flight for awhile. I'd be interested in who you used to help with all the documentation. This will be my 1st international flight as well.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. I feel like I was able to salvage the landing. I edited out a few of the issues that caused me to be high, wide, & fast.

  • @MrNice-gw5dt
    @MrNice-gw5dt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice ride nice jet thanks!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. Always glad for the feedback.

  • @tcolcliugh1481
    @tcolcliugh1481 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all have a messed up approach now and again. You seemed to have it together over the numbers.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. What I've learned in this aircraft is thst it's better to use judgment and fly a stabilized approach, than it is to call on skill to pull it off in the last 100'

  • @jgrogg
    @jgrogg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job on the landing all in all, next time you'll be spot on. I'll be getting that set up in MSFS next weekend. If you ever sail down to Dominica do let me know. You are welcome to stay with us for a night or so. We have a guest apartment.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for the kind offer. Let me know how the sum flight goes.

  • @monkeyboy8424
    @monkeyboy8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You were not landing configured, checklist complete at the FAF. The reason this is essential is so all your concentration is on the visual segment and ROD, Track, A/S, thrust.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're absolutely correct. I had way too many distractions (some I even edited out). I should have gone around vs trying to salvage the approach.

    • @monkeyboy8424
      @monkeyboy8424 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bluemaxsix
      Lesson learned. I have a little experience flying this type of approach in the DC8 into Hong Kong via the checker-board approach. Retired now after 40+ years. Happy landings.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      @monkeyboy8424 Thanks for watching

  • @jamese.johnson9597
    @jamese.johnson9597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tim. Please share the back story on your call sign, the Blue Max, your military experience & the Foundation. It could be a compelling narative.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks. You're not the first person to ask so we'll have to look into that. My goal so far is to NOT focus on me but to keep it about the jet and the flying. Hmmm

    • @jamese.johnson9597
      @jamese.johnson9597 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bluemaxsix Thanks for the reply, Tim. Some of your favorite TH-camrs show equal humility but manage to sprinkle in enough personal background incidentally. Keep up the great content. CitationMax seems to have a good camera kit including panoramic. 1 TB microsdxc cards are affordable at~ $100-125.

  • @jeffreyanderson9622
    @jeffreyanderson9622 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasn't that bad at all. Refreshing when someone posts things that are less than ideal. Thanks!

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the feedback. It was actually 'busier' than the video showed. I should have gone around. It worked out but I'm still kicking myself a bit. Thanks

  • @Bill3558
    @Bill3558 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wearing a Bose headset must make things really quite for you. My droning light sport engine sounds still comes through the Bose. But I haven’t found anything better.

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree, they're the best thing out there. Supposedly they're announcing a new headset later this month. I'll be watching out for it.

  • @octanb49
    @octanb49 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice! I hope you do come back to my homeland 🇻🇬🇻🇬🇻🇬🇻🇬🇻🇬

    • @bluemaxsix
      @bluemaxsix  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much. Such an amazing place to visit. I've made the trip many times...never disappoints.