I appreciate the kind words! There are a lot of great aviation channels on here, but I'm trying hard to make my videos both fun and more importantly educational! Are you a pilot too?
I was at the keys three yrs ago for the first time , it was nice but I was surprised at the damage from a previous hurricane had not been cleaned up after 3-4 yrs , a lot of deadfall in the mangroves and damaged houses and structures, but overall nice place , loved the Key deer down on key island , they are not afraid of cars or people . This jet sure is nice seems smooth and quiet. Thanks for the ride!
Thanks for coming along! Yeah, hurricanes down there cause all kinds of damage and it takes a bit to recover from them.... then more come! The CJ3+ is such a great airplane! Very capable aircraft. I don't have enough good things to say about it.
I just fly this one for the owner. I personally own a Piper Arrow. You're right, they are two different worlds, but you have to cross through one to get to the other!
I’ve been to Keywest it was one of the best flights in my life it was gusty as hell and after i landed in 172 an A321 landed right after me which was amazing ❤ i will never forget that flight
I used to love going down to Key West when I lived in Florida. It's almost like you were going to another country, and everything is within walking distance on the island! I really need to spend some time there again!
This is by far the best video I've seen of flying a private jet! I retired as a banner tow pilot out of North Perry...never wanted to fly bigger planes, but watching them is so much fun!
Thank you! How long were you flying banner towers out of Perry? Did you know Jimmy Goggin? (that's going back a bit) He was a friend of our family that I had done aerobatics with many years ago. He unfortunately died picking up a banner, I think back in 2004.
@@AccidentalAviator I flew the yellow "shitboxes" from Sept 2004 to July 2016. Never got to meet Jimmy but heard he was a great person and pilot. I was working full-time for Signature at MIA when he crashed cause I was saving for my tailwheel endorsement at the time and only flying banners part-time with the 172.
@@paulis7319 The aviation community is so small. It feels like everyone knows everyone, especially in South Florida. Jimmy was a good guy. I had a blast doing aerobatics in his Christian Eagle.
I work really close to the Fll airport and while driving I always say hi to those airplanes . I wanna be a pilot and looking all those airplanes inspires me everyday. God bless you .
Nice! I grew up in South Florida and actually soloed at FLL in 1987 before it was as built up as it is now! Where are you working at, and have you done any type of discovery flight yet?
Hello Captain! Many thanks for this awesome video. I flew as a private pilot for many years, and only once did I have the privilege of flying this route, Fort-Lauderdale Exec to Key West. It is really a beautiful flight, I had two good friends on-board with me, it was in a Cessna 182, and that was back in the mid 90s. I was flying VFR at the time with nothing more for nav-aid instruments than 2 VORs and one ADF, no auto-pilot! Subsequently after retiring from piloting, I did fly that route again using the FSX flight simulator, many times in Citations and also Lear Jets. So your video threw my back to many pleasant memories and awesome scenery! Thanks for sharing! Ron Montreal, Canada
I'm glad you liked it! When you did the 182 trip, did you go direct or go low down the coast/keys? I've done that trip many times too and it's quite beautiful on a nice day!
Loved every Minute of KFXE to KEYW, very Professional and Informative and Beautiful as ever!!! As I live Near KBCT Would love to see you at anytime because honestly you are 2nd to None!!!
@@josephheller-adammobiledia1726 I appreciate the comments! I'm down in South Florida a fair amount, but I have a lot of family down there and my time is usually taken up with them! What type of planes (if any) are you flying?
@@AccidentalAviator Oh for sure we had flown along the coast and then over the keys - it's a long time ago, but knowing me, we'd probably flown between 2500 & 4500 feet or so. The weather was CAVU that day, as it is most of the time I suppose!
@@AccidentalAviator That makes two of us. I recall when the whole area was swamp, rock pits, and pastures. I did a bit of flying in my younger days from KOPF. Now I am focused on commercial photography and more specifically, drone photography. If you ever want to have some plane-to-plane photography done - let me know. I am always up to trade aerial photography for an empty right seat. Roger
Great Video for sure. I was stationed there VAQ-33 [FIREBIRDS] NAS Boca Chica Key from 1985 - 1990. Had a "Whale" of a time...EA A-3b's [Skywarrior] guy...Love the area then, now, not so much, but will revisit again soon! Blue Skies brother!
I've been to Key West a few times from the early 90's up until around 2011. I've always driven down though from Miami. I had never seen Key West from the air until now! It's much bigger than I'd imagined. Loved your video!
What a pro!! Drive Miami to Key West early morning watching sun rise up over Atlantic. K.W. to Miami in the evening and watch sun set over the Gulf!! Incredible!!
Hello, been to Key West. many a time but always drove since we live in Bradenton. However, I have never flown into KW and as such your video was a real pleasure for me. Just reaffirmed what a unique and beautiful place this really is. Thanks again, Philipp
I really love to read comments like this! A lot of the "fear of flying" for people is really the "fear of the unknown!" You get scared of the things you can't see or be in control of. This definitely provides a little perspective as to what's going on up there. I'm currently in the middle of an Atlantic Crossing and I have a second pilot on board, so you'll now see how we work together as a crew! It will be very similar to how the airlines handle everything.
I was in Key😢 West on the Bushnell the night before what they call the Bay of Pigs invasion. Justvfound you. Beautiful, t thanks for the flight & sharing. 🤎🇺🇲👍
Yes Sir, like others have said ,probably the best single Pilot channel, and the best video I have watched in a while, retired 11 years ago flying a King Air B200T ( all analog ) and this brought back good memories. Thank you !
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I learned to fly on all analog, and I'm glad I did, but the avionics now just make situational awareness amazing. Where were you flying the King Air out of?
@@AccidentalAviator Out of San Juan PR,maritime surveillance ,caribbean sea ,along with US Coast Guard, US Customs,CBP, HIDTA program also with local Police Dept.Did that for 25 years also flew rotorcraft. When ICE was created they had their own aircraft and funds were scarce. There was also a " fat albert" on the south west corner of the Island , that also brought memories.15 years prior to that , did Avionics installs for several outfits in South FL and also flew commuter small outfits which all went bankrupt, that was what led me to stay in law enforcement.1988 to 2013.
@@jjsifo1 The instructor that got me through my instrument, commercial, and multi used to own a small airline (flying queen airs I think) out of St. Thomas. He was an Air Traffic Controller and A&P/IA also. I have yet to make it down to Puerto Rico! I've been to DR, St. Thomas and Saint Maarten
I went to Key West in the early 90s, haven’t been since. Now that I live in Florida I would love to drive down, taking my time to stop here and there along the way then fly back since it’s about a 10 hr drive from where I live on the west coast. I’m sure KW has changed a lot since I was there last!
Just found your channel. We live in South Florida and love visiting the keys. Have always drove. Great video. Makes we want to go down there again. Beautiful perspective from the air. I am not a, pilot... very informative from a pilot's perspective. Looking forward to more videos.
Awesome! Thank you for watching! It is a little different perspective from up there looking at everything going on in South Florida and the keys. I've made that drive from Lauderdale a few times too and much prefer the 30 minute flight! :-)
What a journey you’ve laid out. I really appreciated the satellite view of the route you’re planning. It really gives perspective of the cities and ferry routes as you hop from island to island. The Scottish countryside is truly quite beautiful. Thanks for filming your adventures for us Kevin. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴👍
Enjoyed the IFR ride in the CJ3+. I learn a lot from your comms with ATC, and your commentary/explanations. Miss flying VFR in the right seat with my dad years ago in a 172 around Toronto area. He’d be amazed with today’s avionics.
Glad you enjoyed it! I learned to fly in the 80s, and the changes in avionics are just outrageous to me. The situational awareness and safety produced from them is through the roof! Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!
Thanks for sharing. The post edit work is excellent and hopefully inspired by some earlier videos. Love the use of keyframes. The pilot perspective is really appreciated. Stay safe!!
I try to learn/add something new in adobe each time I do a video. Post flight edits are becoming a little easier now that I've been doing it for a year! I need to find someone to teach me how to make things more polished! :-)
My son lives and works in Islamorada Fl as a charter boat captain. I believe if the weather improved he’s heading to Bimini for CF charity crossing. Safe travels, to all!
Great videos as usual. Took my family and 2 dogs on 3 trips to KEYW from KLZU in my C182. Made a fuel stops and potty breaks for the puppies along the way. Always a fun time between Fed. - March.
Good stuff! Family and 2 dogs in the 182? I'm guessing they are tiny puppers! I love hearing other peoples stories. I've been in LZU a few times (although it's been a while) in the jet. I've got a lot of family/friends in the Atlanta area.
I have always loved flying I actually took flying lessons before I drove a car. My parents couldn’t afford them so I got a job and paid for them myself. Unfortunately I was in a car accident just prior to taking my private pilot test and physically couldn’t do it. Then life happened and I got married had children and couldn’t afford to go back to it. I find solace in watching flight videos and enjoy anytime I get to fly commercially now. But I always wanted to go back to it. Keep the videos coming, love them.
@@davidmcwilliams3296 I'm glad you like the videos. I'm going to keep cranking them out as quick as I can. I'll have some really good ones coming towards the end of the year!
Fun to watch!! I used to flight instruct at North Perry many moons ago. Did a few NDB approaches into Marathon when I was doing my Double I training and have flown a bit over the Keys. This video brought back many good memories of flying in South Florida. Thanks for a great trip down memory lane.
That's cool.i see you often flying over my house here at the gardens of palm Aire and I at times hang at the observation deck.i had no idea how busy you are in the cockpit 😮 thanks for the trip
The first video I’ve watched on this channel. A delight to see a solo pilot operating a CJ3+, using checklists, briefing a flight plan, and dealing with radios and ATC in a busy airspace, along with beautiful views over the Florida Keys. Contrast that with the videos on TH-cam about the last flight of Learjet N452DA, which show how to completely screw up all those things. As a non-pilot, I’ve watched those, but now it’s good to see how things are done professionally.
I appreciate the kind comments! I've read a lot about and watched tons of videos on N452DA. Pretty tragic what happened there on many levels. I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment on it! If there's anything else you'd like to see or if I can answer any questions for you, please let me know!
I got my Private many years ago at FLL Intl and we used to use Boca Raton and Key West to practice cross wind landings and takeoffs. Did my first cross country FLL to Naples. Thanks for your great videos!
Very cool! So, I soloed at FLL in 1987! My first "landings" were at OPF and I too practiced crosswinds at Boca. That's where everyone went to practice crosswinds! Ironically enough, my first solo cross country was to Naples too! It was easy to follow state road 84 across the everglades! What year did you solo?
@@AccidentalAviator Would have been around 1994 or so. Still have my ripped T Shirt! I think the outfit was called Big Sky Aviation at the FLL FBO. Its been so long
Key West approach very nice. I have flown commercial there many times. What fond memories for sure. I am confident that your return flight was on point. Thank you very much.
I actually recorded the flight prior to this one (flying out of Key West to Fort Lauderdale), but I just haven't edited it yet. I thought going into Key West had more beautiful scenery so I put this one up first.
@@Nakiethia12 This was actually on a Sunday. I remember them talking to a departing aircraft saying the "Navy Class D was closed." Does the Navy not fly on Sundays down there?
@@AccidentalAviatorlol nope. We have temporary reduced tower hours. Our tower is closed on Sundays. 😅 we still work approach everyday though. Maybe it’ll be me you talk to next time you fly down! Safe flying!
First time here. Enjoyed the video! I'm a CFII that just completed my MEL rating yesterday. 50 years, old hoping to have a second career as a pilot. Time will tell.
Came across your video on my TH-cam homepage and I love it, the content is great and I love how you explain everything you are doing...THANK YOU!!! working on my hours so I can obtain a similar job, looking forward to viewing all your previous videos.
Awesome! Welcome! I'm trying to keep my videos more on the educational side rather than entertainment so I *try* to teach something on every flight. Where are you flying out of?
I actually love to hear that. If I can answer anything about flying, please let me know! Commercial air travel is very safe. You should only be afraid if you see the pilot afraid! :-)
I commented a few weeks ago telling you that I was finishing up my multi-commercial rating. Passed! Now halfway through my CFI program at American flyers in Pompano. Having a blast. Happy flying and keep up the awesome videos!
Awesome! Congrats! I need to get around to getting my CFI. I'm actually headed down that way tomorrow for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but I doubt that I'll be out at Pompano at all.
@@AccidentalAviator Thanks so much! Have fun! Currently watching as we speak. Let me know if you ever swing around Pompano. Would love to meet you and see the Citation!
Just found your channel. Lovin it. Never fulfilled my dream of becoming a pilot so i will vicariously through you!. Youre right. Key West not. What it used to be. I prefer islamorada. Looking forward to the next one.
What an awesome visual approach. I’m in flight training working on my CFI rating currently in CRG (based in PIE) and watching this helps me stay motivated for what’s possible in the future. Thanks for sharing!
Been to Key West many times. Only flown in and out of the Keys one time. That was on an American Eagle connection flight out of Miami to Marathon. That was in the mid 1990s. I haven’t been to Key West now in 20 years. It’s about a 17 hr drive from my house and I’m not as young as I used to be. I can’t handle them long drives like I used to could. I’ve made the drive from Hollywood down to Key West many times. Which is basically the same as the flight you took. If I remember right I took 5 to 7 hours to drive, what took you 30 minutes to fly. Just found your channel. I’ll have to take a look at what else you have. Have a good day.
Yeah when I used to live in Lauderdale we'd drive down there and it was about a 5 hour drive. Much nicer in the plane! I never realized that airlines flew in and out of Marathon. It's been a while since I was there, and probably the last time was in the 90s. 17 hours away now, are you up in Georgia / NC?
Yeah, not much changes from the air other than the number of planes up there. On the ground, just the population density. Both Key West and South Florida have exploded since the 70s/80s!
@@AccidentalAviator Oh my, yes! Moved to Miami in '71 as a 10 yr old, then Ft. Lauderdale in the '80's, then Palm Beach in the 90's ... and in '97 the population of Palm Beach County had exceeded 1 MILLION people! Moved the family to mountains of NC in 1997. 😄👍
@@PatrickSBellSr I lived in Lauderdale from 82 through 2010 then moved to Wilmington, NC. So you remember I-95 not even being finished back in the 70's and 80s. You had to hop off at Fort Pierce and take the turnpike the rest of the way. Now it's like 6-8 lanes in both directions!
@@AccidentalAviator Yes! We called it "The Missing Link"! Another memory is that US-1 was only a couple of lanes wide in front of Hollywood - Ft.Lauderdale Airport (in DANIA!) and there was only one entrance into FLL and it had a train level-crossing - if a freight train came by there was a 50/50 chance you'd miss your flight. Ah, a simpler time...😎
@@PatrickSBellSr in 82, Route 84 (alligator alley) was 2 lanes heading into FLL, and any road west of university was a dirt road. We moved to Inverarry then which had a PGA tournament and was one of the most beautiful place! A lot has changed since then. They've run out of land to build on in Broward county, now everything they're building is up!
So many things to think about. I give all these fellows an "ATTABOY!" for remembering all these things. I guess when you are doing this for a long time it becomes ruteen. Better him then me!!
I'm not sure it every really becomes routine, but for the most part you can anticipate what's coming next, and as long as you "stay ahead" of the airplane, it should make for a safe flight.
Very cool channel. Really enjoyed watching you work and listening to the jet. Can you explain a little more of what you’re seeing on your screens and what everything means. Thanks
I try to explain a little bit on each flight, and my most recent flights I've been over-dubbing with what I'm actually thinking and looking at. If there's something you'd specifically like to hear about, ask away! I'll be happy to answer.
6/10/24..1st time viewer (👍& subscribed); trip to Key West Intnl. Beautiful VFR day for kinda busy IFR (solo) cockpit activity. Beautiful Glass (Garmin) instrument panel. Great commenting & editing with 'pop-up' Approach Plates appreciated. Am 78 now, old USAF ATC Europe in 70's, total IFR Airspace, Berlin Corridors etc. Suprised at size of airport re: size of island appearance on grandkids USA Map! Stay safe & always go IFR...all help is just a push button away!⚙️👨🔧👍😊
Welcome aboard! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I assume that ATC has changed a bit too since the 70s? Probably computers helping out a lot more than they used to? Thank you for your service!
@@AccidentalAviator 6/11/24..thx for yur response; talk about tech change! Wow! I am seeing Fantastic computer anticipation/'traffic' & 'terrain' cockpit verbal warnings & also controller radar Altitude & Path/track 'convergence' projection warnings. Also Tower controllers with some type of Altitude sensors on incoming arrivals. Horrified when Juan Brown ( BlancOlrio) mentioned 'new'(?) FFA taxi & placement of 'next' Departure a/c on 'Active R/W >before< (very) short a/c on Final has landed!!! Then other Tower problems: taxi way-Active R/W over crowding issues events...back in 't-day' nobody allowed on R/W until arrival (safely) landed & rolling away or Departure had 'rotated'.. but ' overcrowding' has caused several 'panic' (voice) Tower command 'reversals/cancilations' due to last minute realizations of conflict...JFK incident while back. So yes, ATC system & computer improvements, cockpit & Controller areas since 70's has much improved...but man-o-man, everybody, pilots & controllers gotta be awake, on their 'A' game at all times!
@@jamescole1786 Yeah, I learned to fly starting in the mid 80's before all the fancy avionics, and I'm kind of glad I did. One of the planes I flew in the late 80s had a LORAN and I thought it was the greatest thing ever! Avionics have made the skies a lot safer, but when those things break, some pilots don't seem to know what to do with themselves. That, and as you have said, the skies are getting very crowded. It's crazy how much busier south Florida airports have gotten. You controllers do an amazing job!
We flew once on Cape Air from FLL to EYW and it was glorious to see the water the entire flight (I think there were about 20 passengers on this flight and are cruising altitude was like 18,000 feet (from what I remember). Better than driving there, but our last visit to Key West was way back in 2005 when we were on a cruise ship and the last port was Mallory Square in Key West. Would like to visit again, but agreed that it's very "touristy" now. Loved the video and with all that radio chatter, I don't know how you can tell when the towers are speaking to YOU about your flight.
It is definitely very touristy, but a place that you have to visit at least once, and maybe a few times. Mallory square is great and there are a lot of amazing museums. You kinda get used to your tail number and your brain picks up on them pneumonically saying it. You can see that I generally stop talking when they start with "November 2 8 2 Whiskey Bravo."
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Probably the best single pilot channel on TH-cam
I appreciate the kind words! There are a lot of great aviation channels on here, but I'm trying hard to make my videos both fun and more importantly educational! Are you a pilot too?
@@AccidentalAviator yes sir! Approaching ATP minimums!
@@OjDidit7700 Awesome! Are you you flying for someone or just building hours on your own?
@@AccidentalAviator I’m time building independently. Hoping to go 121.
@@OjDidit7700 Awesome! I hope you get there soon!
That climb and different departure freq off the runway was no joke. Caught me off guard. Great SRM.
Yeah, it's a pretty busy airspace for single pilot operations. I grew up there and I'm very familiar with a lot of it. It's much easier on autopilot!
You are a skilled and professional Airman. We appreciate your sharing your fine technique. Thank you my friend.
My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoy the videos! It's been fun to share them and I wish I could find more time to edit stuff!
I was at the keys three yrs ago for the first time , it was nice but I was surprised at the damage from a previous hurricane had not been cleaned up after 3-4 yrs , a lot of deadfall in the mangroves and damaged houses and structures, but overall nice place , loved the Key deer down on key island , they are not afraid of cars or people . This jet sure is nice seems smooth and quiet. Thanks for the ride!
Thanks for coming along! Yeah, hurricanes down there cause all kinds of damage and it takes a bit to recover from them.... then more come!
The CJ3+ is such a great airplane! Very capable aircraft. I don't have enough good things to say about it.
I’d be bumping along at 2500 feet trying to make my airport. Yours is a different world.
I just fly this one for the owner. I personally own a Piper Arrow. You're right, they are two different worlds, but you have to cross through one to get to the other!
I “accidentally” found this channel just now and I’m so freakin happy I did.
I love your handle/screenname! hahaha. Welcome aboard and let me know if I can answer anything!
@@AccidentalAviator Lol!! thanks man, love your channel! Let me know if you ever fly into Yuma 😉
I’ve been to Keywest it was one of the best flights in my life it was gusty as hell and after i landed in 172 an A321 landed right after me which was amazing ❤ i will never forget that flight
I used to love going down to Key West when I lived in Florida. It's almost like you were going to another country, and everything is within walking distance on the island! I really need to spend some time there again!
Very good presentation. A;most feels as if you are in the Right Seat.
I appreciate that! It's what I've been aiming for!
Really like how you highlight points of interest, identifying islands, etc. Thanks for the flight.
Glad you are enjoying it! I thought they add a nice touch, especially when I'm talking about seeing something out the window!
This is by far the best video I've seen of flying a private jet! I retired as a banner tow pilot out of North Perry...never wanted to fly bigger planes, but watching them is so much fun!
Thank you! How long were you flying banner towers out of Perry? Did you know Jimmy Goggin? (that's going back a bit) He was a friend of our family that I had done aerobatics with many years ago. He unfortunately died picking up a banner, I think back in 2004.
@@AccidentalAviator I flew the yellow "shitboxes" from Sept 2004 to July 2016. Never got to meet Jimmy but heard he was a great person and pilot. I was working full-time for Signature at MIA when he crashed cause I was saving for my tailwheel endorsement at the time and only flying banners part-time with the 172.
@@paulis7319 The aviation community is so small. It feels like everyone knows everyone, especially in South Florida. Jimmy was a good guy. I had a blast doing aerobatics in his Christian Eagle.
I work really close to the Fll airport and while driving I always say hi to those airplanes . I wanna be a pilot and looking all those airplanes inspires me everyday. God bless you .
Nice! I grew up in South Florida and actually soloed at FLL in 1987 before it was as built up as it is now! Where are you working at, and have you done any type of discovery flight yet?
Been to key west was amazing… i am from south africa it was beautiful👏🏻👏🏻
My best friend that I work with was born in South Africa! He hates flying though! :-)
FABULOUS EXPERIENCE, TRULY EDUCATIONAL, GORGEOUS, LIKE BEING RIGHT THERE. WOW.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm glad you enjoyed it! If I can answer anything for you, please let me know!
Hello Captain!
Many thanks for this awesome video.
I flew as a private pilot for many years, and only once did I have the privilege of flying this route, Fort-Lauderdale Exec to Key West. It is really a beautiful flight, I had two good friends on-board with me, it was in a Cessna 182, and that was back in the mid 90s. I was flying VFR at the time with nothing more for nav-aid instruments than 2 VORs and one ADF, no auto-pilot!
Subsequently after retiring from piloting, I did fly that route again using the FSX flight simulator, many times in Citations and also Lear Jets.
So your video threw my back to many pleasant memories and awesome scenery!
Thanks for sharing!
Ron
Montreal, Canada
I'm glad you liked it! When you did the 182 trip, did you go direct or go low down the coast/keys? I've done that trip many times too and it's quite beautiful on a nice day!
Loved every Minute of KFXE to KEYW, very Professional and Informative and Beautiful as ever!!! As I live Near KBCT Would love to see you at anytime because honestly you are 2nd to None!!!
@@josephheller-adammobiledia1726 I appreciate the comments! I'm down in South Florida a fair amount, but I have a lot of family down there and my time is usually taken up with them! What type of planes (if any) are you flying?
@@AccidentalAviator Oh for sure we had flown along the coast and then over the keys - it's a long time ago, but knowing me, we'd probably flown between 2500 & 4500 feet or so. The weather was CAVU that day, as it is most of the time I suppose!
Excellent! Your flight path out of KFXE takes you right by my apartment in the sky at Sawgrass!
Nice! I'm old enough to remember when Sawgrass expressway didn't exist and when they built it they said nobody would use it! boy were they wrong!
@@AccidentalAviator That makes two of us. I recall when the whole area was swamp, rock pits, and pastures. I did a bit of flying in my younger days from KOPF. Now I am focused on commercial photography and more specifically, drone photography. If you ever want to have some plane-to-plane photography done - let me know. I am always up to trade aerial photography for an empty right seat. Roger
@@rogere898 My first attempted "landings" were at OPF many moons ago!
Great Video for sure. I was stationed there VAQ-33 [FIREBIRDS] NAS Boca Chica Key from 1985 - 1990. Had a "Whale" of a time...EA A-3b's [Skywarrior] guy...Love the area then, now, not so much, but will revisit again soon! Blue Skies brother!
Very cool! That had to be a great time to be stationed there! Thank you for your service!
I've been to Key West a few times from the early 90's up until around 2011. I've always driven down though from Miami. I had never seen Key West from the air until now! It's much bigger than I'd imagined. Loved your video!
It's a pretty descent sized island! It's pretty jam packed there now, but it's still a cool place to visit!
I would love to just sit in the right seat and observe!!! Such a cool aircraft and love your videos
Thanks a lot! I appreciate that. If I can answer anything for you, please let me know!
What a pro!! Drive Miami to Key West early morning watching sun rise up over Atlantic. K.W. to Miami in the evening and watch sun set over the Gulf!! Incredible!!
It really is an amazing car trip! I've done it a few times!
Hello, been to Key West. many a time but always drove since we live in Bradenton. However, I have never flown into KW and as such your video was a real pleasure for me. Just reaffirmed what a unique and beautiful place this really is. Thanks again, Philipp
Yes, it is a beautiful place! A few airlines fly into Key West, and it would be a lot quicker trip from Bradenton!
Just found your channel. Videos like yours helped me feel more comfortable about flying as a passenger. Thank you for sharing.
I really love to read comments like this! A lot of the "fear of flying" for people is really the "fear of the unknown!" You get scared of the things you can't see or be in control of.
This definitely provides a little perspective as to what's going on up there. I'm currently in the middle of an Atlantic Crossing and I have a second pilot on board, so you'll now see how we work together as a crew! It will be very similar to how the airlines handle everything.
@@AccidentalAviator Thank you. I enjoy flying now. Only a bit nervous about turbulence, but I have never experienced anything bad so far.
That was an excellent video! I am always impressed by all the pilots ability, skills and knowledge. Aviate, navigate & communicate 😊
Much appreciated! This is one of my better performing videos and a great little flight!
Busy, busy short flight……great video….👨✈️
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Really great video. I live in Boca and go to KW twice a year. Nice to see it from the air. And only 30 minutes versus 4 hours is cool too.
Yeah, that drive down to Key West is brutal! I've done that a few times too!
Love the keys! Was at the ocean reef club a couple of summers ago and loved the fact they have their own runway. Flying in Florida looks gorgeous.
I may actually have a video going into/out of Ocean Reef in the next few months. I've been in there a couple of times. Pretty cool airport!
@@AccidentalAviator Ill subscribe and be on the look out! Thank you for the amazing content. I have a instrument check-ride next week wish me luck 😎
@@Part61Pilot Good luck with that! Please let me know how it goes!
@@AccidentalAviator passed the instrument checkride!
@@Part61Pilot Awesome! Congratulations! What will you be working on next?
What a great flight. Thanks for posting and chatting.
Glad you enjoyed it! I have so many more to edit... I just need to find the time!
I liked that. Always enjoy watching the flights. Thanks .
It's definitely one of my better videos! Thanks for watching!
I went to Key West various times in the 70s, great place!
So cool! It had to be amazing back in the 70's!
I live in Wilmington and I watch for 2WB all of the time. Keep it up, I throughly enjoy your videos!
The next time we're flying is Friday or Saturday!
Wow thats awesome the otters land together never saw that
Yeah, it was a pretty cool sight. I wish the camera would have picked it up a little better.
Enjoyed the flight. Thanks for the ride.
Our pleasure!
Very nicely done...you show complete confidence and master knowledge of the CJ3. Thanks for taking us along.....Stephen
Thanks 👍I'm glad you enjoyed it. Please let me know if I can answer anything for you!
Excellent explanation and procedures, Captain, we hope to see more videos like this, thank you very much. 👍 👍
You're welcome! One is coming out tomorrow at 2pm!
Keep up the safe flying!
Thank you! That's my intent!
Thanks for providing the gorgeous view. I had no idea there was so much button-pushing involved - height and speed changes. You made it look so easy..
@@glennchristie2316 The avionics in this aircraft kind of minimizes the button/dial pushing. It's pretty simple compared to older planes!
I was in Key😢 West on the Bushnell the night before what they call the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Justvfound you. Beautiful, t thanks for the flight & sharing.
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That had to be a crazy time to be there! Thank you for your service!
@AccidentalAviator, Yes there were some interesting events taking place during that time.
Yes Sir, like others have said ,probably the best single Pilot channel, and the best video I have watched in a while, retired 11 years ago flying a King Air B200T ( all analog ) and this brought back good memories. Thank you !
Thank you! I appreciate your kind words. I learned to fly on all analog, and I'm glad I did, but the avionics now just make situational awareness amazing. Where were you flying the King Air out of?
@@AccidentalAviator Out of San Juan PR,maritime surveillance ,caribbean sea ,along with US Coast Guard, US Customs,CBP, HIDTA program also with local Police Dept.Did that for 25 years also flew rotorcraft. When ICE was created they had their own aircraft and funds were scarce. There was also a " fat albert" on the south west corner of the Island , that also brought memories.15 years prior to that , did Avionics installs for several outfits in South FL and also flew commuter small outfits which all went bankrupt, that was what led me to stay in law enforcement.1988 to 2013.
@@jjsifo1 The instructor that got me through my instrument, commercial, and multi used to own a small airline (flying queen airs I think) out of St. Thomas. He was an Air Traffic Controller and A&P/IA also.
I have yet to make it down to Puerto Rico! I've been to DR, St. Thomas and Saint Maarten
@@AccidentalAviator Take your time,this place is crazier than usual lately,specially in an election year .
Great and safe flight. I felt quite comfortable on my seat while watching your piloting to Key West. Bravo . Thanks.🎉
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching!
I went to Key West in the early 90s, haven’t been since. Now that I live in Florida I would love to drive down, taking my time to stop here and there along the way then fly back since it’s about a 10 hr drive from where I live on the west coast. I’m sure KW has changed a lot since I was there last!
It has! It's pretty touristy, but still worth the trip and/or vacation every now and then! Where are you located on the west coast?
Excellent video! I appreciate all the effort you put into making it.
Thanks! I appreciate you watching! I should have a bunch coming out in the next few months!
Really enjoyed the flight! Thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it! Please let me know if I can answer anything for you!
Just found your channel. We live in South Florida and love visiting the keys. Have always drove. Great video. Makes we want to go down there again. Beautiful perspective from the air. I am not a, pilot... very informative from a pilot's perspective. Looking forward to more videos.
Awesome! Thank you for watching! It is a little different perspective from up there looking at everything going on in South Florida and the keys. I've made that drive from Lauderdale a few times too and much prefer the 30 minute flight! :-)
Was just in Key West last month. Beautiful, would love to have seen it 30 years ago.
It was definitely a little more laid back! :-)
It WAS a different world 30 yrs ago. I lived for over 25 yrs and left four years ago. Not as fun as it WAS.........
Thank you and enjoyed the flight with you. You explanations makes me feel I am in the cockpit with you.
Glad to hear that! I try to teach something on each flight, or at least bring you along to see what it's like up in the cockpit!
What a journey you’ve laid out. I really appreciated the satellite view of the route you’re planning. It really gives perspective of the cities and ferry routes as you hop from island to island. The Scottish countryside is truly quite beautiful. Thanks for filming your adventures for us Kevin. Cheers from Florida 🌴🌴👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Although this isn't the Scottish countryside, I will be in Edinburgh next month! :-)
- Wally
I’m glad I found this channel, easy to follow the flight and fun to listen from start to finish. Thank you sir.
Glad you enjoy it! I appreciate you watching!
Thanks For The Flight & Views ... But That View of the Clouds on Top is Always Priceless
They are spectacular! I'll try to show more of them!
Been to Key West mucho times. Lived on Big Pine in the 70s. Worked for Topino Construction driving their lowboy when we were building the new bridges.
That had to be amazing living down there in the 70s! I bet you have some stories to tell building those replacement bridges.
Enjoyed the IFR ride in the CJ3+. I learn a lot from your comms with ATC, and your commentary/explanations. Miss flying VFR in the right seat with my dad years ago in a 172 around Toronto area. He’d be amazed with today’s avionics.
Glad you enjoyed it! I learned to fly in the 80s, and the changes in avionics are just outrageous to me. The situational awareness and safety produced from them is through the roof!
Let me know if I can answer any questions for you!
Thanks for sharing. The post edit work is excellent and hopefully inspired by some earlier videos. Love the use of keyframes. The pilot perspective is really appreciated. Stay safe!!
I try to learn/add something new in adobe each time I do a video. Post flight edits are becoming a little easier now that I've been doing it for a year! I need to find someone to teach me how to make things more polished! :-)
My son lives and works in Islamorada Fl as a charter boat captain. I believe if the weather improved he’s heading to Bimini for CF charity crossing.
Safe travels, to all!
Awesome! Bimini is a really cool place too. I'm hoping to put out a video flying over to Nassau in a few weeks. I think you'll see Bimini on that one!
Great videos as usual. Took my family and 2 dogs on 3 trips to KEYW from KLZU in my C182. Made a fuel stops and potty breaks for the puppies along the way. Always a fun time between Fed. - March.
Good stuff! Family and 2 dogs in the 182? I'm guessing they are tiny puppers! I love hearing other peoples stories. I've been in LZU a few times (although it's been a while) in the jet. I've got a lot of family/friends in the Atlanta area.
Glad I found your channel. Love watching your flights. Miss flying!
Welcome aboard! What did you used to fly?
I have always loved flying I actually took flying lessons before I drove a car. My parents couldn’t afford them so I got a job and paid for them myself. Unfortunately I was in a car accident just prior to taking my private pilot test and physically couldn’t do it. Then life happened and I got married had children and couldn’t afford to go back to it. I find solace in watching flight videos and enjoy anytime I get to fly commercially now. But I always wanted to go back to it. Keep the videos coming, love them.
@@davidmcwilliams3296 I'm glad you like the videos. I'm going to keep cranking them out as quick as I can. I'll have some really good ones coming towards the end of the year!
Great flight. Enjoyed the video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for joining me!
Number one I love airplanes and I enjoyed the ride. I can tell you are a very skilled pilot
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind comments!
Fun to watch!! I used to flight instruct at North Perry many moons ago. Did a few NDB approaches into Marathon when I was doing my Double I training and have flown a bit over the Keys. This video brought back many good memories of flying in South Florida. Thanks for a great trip down memory lane.
When did you instruct out of Perry? I learned to fly out of FLL in the mid to late 80s and had many "landings" at OPF and HWO!
That's cool.i see you often flying over my house here at the gardens of palm Aire and I at times hang at the observation deck.i had no idea how busy you are in the cockpit 😮 thanks for the trip
I used to live near Palmaire! Yes, Executive is a pretty busy airspace! But it's my second home and I love coming down there!
Great video! I lived in KW until 2007. You’re right: beautiful, but the magic is gone.
I totally agree! Where did you wind up moving to?
@@AccidentalAviator
Steamboat Springs, CO. A beautiful little town deep in the Rockies.
That was really cool. Been a Floridian since 1988. Never been to EYW. Would love to do a road trip someday.
Where in Florida are you? I lived in Lauderdale from 1982 to 2010. It's changed so much! My family still lives down there.
Beautiful flying
Thank you! Please let me know if I can answer anything for you!
The first video I’ve watched on this channel. A delight to see a solo pilot operating a CJ3+, using checklists, briefing a flight plan, and dealing with radios and ATC in a busy airspace, along with beautiful views over the Florida Keys.
Contrast that with the videos on TH-cam about the last flight of Learjet N452DA, which show how to completely screw up all those things. As a non-pilot, I’ve watched those, but now it’s good to see how things are done professionally.
I appreciate the kind comments! I've read a lot about and watched tons of videos on N452DA. Pretty tragic what happened there on many levels.
I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video and comment on it! If there's anything else you'd like to see or if I can answer any questions for you, please let me know!
Captain, very nice images and the placement of the cameras is great to be able to observe.
I appreciate you watching!
I got my Private many years ago at FLL Intl and we used to use Boca Raton and Key West to practice cross wind landings and takeoffs. Did my first cross country FLL to Naples. Thanks for your great videos!
Very cool! So, I soloed at FLL in 1987! My first "landings" were at OPF and I too practiced crosswinds at Boca. That's where everyone went to practice crosswinds! Ironically enough, my first solo cross country was to Naples too! It was easy to follow state road 84 across the everglades!
What year did you solo?
@@AccidentalAviator Would have been around 1994 or so. Still have my ripped T Shirt! I think the outfit was called Big Sky Aviation at the FLL FBO. Its been so long
Looks like a great way to get to Key West! Thanks
Best way to get in and out!
Key West approach very nice. I have flown commercial there many times. What fond memories for sure.
I am confident that your return flight was on point. Thank you very much.
I actually recorded the flight prior to this one (flying out of Key West to Fort Lauderdale), but I just haven't edited it yet. I thought going into Key West had more beautiful scenery so I put this one up first.
@@AccidentalAviatorguessing this was on a Sunday since navy tower was closed 🤔
@@Nakiethia12 This was actually on a Sunday. I remember them talking to a departing aircraft saying the "Navy Class D was closed." Does the Navy not fly on Sundays down there?
@@AccidentalAviatorlol nope. We have temporary reduced tower hours. Our tower is closed on Sundays. 😅 we still work approach everyday though. Maybe it’ll be me you talk to next time you fly down! Safe flying!
@@Nakiethia12 Are controllers actually in the military too or are they civilian contractors?
Flew there several times as a USMC flight instructor outta Milton, Fl '04 - '07 great fishing trips and "reasonable" libation tastings. 😄
Very cool! The libations are still there! :-) Thank you for your service!
First time here. Enjoyed the video! I'm a CFII that just completed my MEL rating yesterday. 50 years, old hoping to have a second career as a pilot. Time will tell.
I love that! You're about my age and just getting into aviation. I've told many people to just jump right in! Glad you did!
Came across your video on my TH-cam homepage and I love it, the content is great and I love how you explain everything you are doing...THANK YOU!!! working on my hours so I can obtain a similar job, looking forward to viewing all your previous videos.
Awesome! Welcome! I'm trying to keep my videos more on the educational side rather than entertainment so I *try* to teach something on every flight.
Where are you flying out of?
Im very afraid to flight…seen you flying with such a confidence gives me encouraging to board a plane again 😂👍👍
I actually love to hear that. If I can answer anything about flying, please let me know! Commercial air travel is very safe. You should only be afraid if you see the pilot afraid! :-)
What a beautiful views! Nicely done! Happy and safe flying!
Thanks a lot! What type of planes are you flying?
@AccidentalAviator 😁 On flight simulator! the CJ-4 and the Global 6000 my fav! Appreciate your reply!.
@@YANKYVICTOR Any time! The flight simulators that are out now are pretty amazing. I'm old enough to remember (and used) MS Flight Simulator 1.0! haha
I commented a few weeks ago telling you that I was finishing up my multi-commercial rating. Passed! Now halfway through my CFI program at American flyers in Pompano. Having a blast. Happy flying and keep up the awesome videos!
Awesome! Congrats! I need to get around to getting my CFI. I'm actually headed down that way tomorrow for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but I doubt that I'll be out at Pompano at all.
@@AccidentalAviator Thanks so much! Have fun! Currently watching as we speak. Let me know if you ever swing around Pompano. Would love to meet you and see the Citation!
That was a beautifull flight thanks. From Spain
Thank you for watching and I appreciate your comment!
Just found your channel. Lovin it. Never fulfilled my dream of becoming a pilot so i will vicariously through you!. Youre right. Key West not. What it used to be. I prefer islamorada. Looking forward to the next one.
Welcome aboard! I'll hopefully have one out in the next few weeks!
Flown into EYW on the twin turbo prop couple times. Little bit slower than you but that's a beautiful flight no matter what you're in
Silver Airways? I think that's what it is. It's still a quick trip, even in that, and always beautiful flying to the Keys!
Nice video and I’m glad to be a new subscriber
Welcome aboard! If I can answer anything for you, please let me know!
Very enjoyable flight. Very smooth single pilot!
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the kind comments!
Nice touch down!
Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
What an awesome visual approach. I’m in flight training working on my CFI rating currently in CRG (based in PIE) and watching this helps me stay motivated for what’s possible in the future. Thanks for sharing!
My long solo cross country was to PIE! I've been to CRG a few times too. I'm glad you liked the video! Let me know how your training progresses!
That was an awesome flight! I use to live in Hollywood, Fl back in the early 90's. Great to see Florida once again :)
Very cool! I lived in Sunrise from 1982 through 2010. Where are you out of now?
Right now I live in Georgia. We moved up there in 96.
Been to Key West many times. Only flown in and out of the Keys one time. That was on an American Eagle connection flight out of Miami to Marathon. That was in the mid 1990s. I haven’t been to Key West now in 20 years. It’s about a 17 hr drive from my house and I’m not as young as I used to be. I can’t handle them long drives like I used to could.
I’ve made the drive from Hollywood down to Key West many times. Which is basically the same as the flight you took. If I remember right I took 5 to 7 hours to drive, what took you 30 minutes to fly.
Just found your channel. I’ll have to take a look at what else you have. Have a good day.
Yeah when I used to live in Lauderdale we'd drive down there and it was about a 5 hour drive. Much nicer in the plane! I never realized that airlines flew in and out of Marathon. It's been a while since I was there, and probably the last time was in the 90s. 17 hours away now, are you up in Georgia / NC?
Northern Tennessee
Wow! Awesome video - brings back a LOT of memories from the 70's, 80's and 90's. All still looks pretty much the same from the air. 😎😁
Yeah, not much changes from the air other than the number of planes up there. On the ground, just the population density. Both Key West and South Florida have exploded since the 70s/80s!
@@AccidentalAviator Oh my, yes! Moved to Miami in '71 as a 10 yr old, then Ft. Lauderdale in the '80's, then Palm Beach in the 90's ... and in '97 the population of Palm Beach County had exceeded 1 MILLION people! Moved the family to mountains of NC in 1997. 😄👍
@@PatrickSBellSr I lived in Lauderdale from 82 through 2010 then moved to Wilmington, NC. So you remember I-95 not even being finished back in the 70's and 80s. You had to hop off at Fort Pierce and take the turnpike the rest of the way. Now it's like 6-8 lanes in both directions!
@@AccidentalAviator Yes! We called it "The Missing Link"! Another memory is that US-1 was only a couple of lanes wide in front of Hollywood - Ft.Lauderdale Airport (in DANIA!) and there was only one entrance into FLL and it had a train level-crossing - if a freight train came by there was a 50/50 chance you'd miss your flight. Ah, a simpler time...😎
@@PatrickSBellSr in 82, Route 84 (alligator alley) was 2 lanes heading into FLL, and any road west of university was a dirt road.
We moved to Inverarry then which had a PGA tournament and was one of the most beautiful place! A lot has changed since then. They've run out of land to build on in Broward county, now everything they're building is up!
Excellent explanations! Top notch quality video! Have a great Memorial Day!
Thank you as always! You have a great one as well!
Nice video. Headed to KEYW from KFMY tomorrow in our 414A. Dive trip with the fam.
Nice! Have fun there! I've got a few hours in a 414, albeit way back in the 1980s! That's a beautiful plane! Enjoy your dive trip!
excellente captain , i know few english , but its great this video
Thank you very much! I appreciate your watching and if I can answer anything for you please let me know!
Thanks for sharing Captain ‼️🙏👌👍
I appreciate you watching & commenting!
So many things to think about. I give all these fellows an "ATTABOY!" for remembering all these things. I guess when you are doing this for a long time it becomes ruteen. Better him then me!!
I'm not sure it every really becomes routine, but for the most part you can anticipate what's coming next, and as long as you "stay ahead" of the airplane, it should make for a safe flight.
Amazing, so much going on. Not sure how you can process and multi-task so many things at once !! I'm not a pilot but enjoyed !!
Good job Captain 👍
A lot about being a pilot is knowing what to expect is coming. If you stay ahead of everything going on, it makes things much easier.
Great video! The Keys look like a magnificent place to fly. Thanks so much for posting it!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very cool channel. Really enjoyed watching you work and listening to the jet. Can you explain a little more of what you’re seeing on your screens and what everything means. Thanks
I try to explain a little bit on each flight, and my most recent flights I've been over-dubbing with what I'm actually thinking and looking at. If there's something you'd specifically like to hear about, ask away! I'll be happy to answer.
Been there 4 times. Love it. Your videos are excellent. I live in ILM too
It's a pretty cool place to visit. Thanks for always watching / commenting on the videos!
@@AccidentalAviator thank you for posting your flights. I enjoy your expertise. Your level of detail is amazing and makes flight safe.
Excellent video, exceptional pilot work and beautiful editing. I look forward to watching your other content.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Really outstanding and well done video.
Glad you enjoyed it! I think they're getting better. This by far has been my best one though!
That landing was butter Wally!
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then! It's easy with trailing-link landing gear and no wind! :-)
6/10/24..1st time viewer (👍& subscribed); trip to Key West Intnl. Beautiful VFR day for kinda busy IFR (solo) cockpit activity. Beautiful Glass (Garmin) instrument panel. Great commenting & editing with 'pop-up' Approach Plates appreciated. Am 78 now, old USAF ATC Europe in 70's, total IFR Airspace, Berlin Corridors etc. Suprised at size of airport re: size of island appearance on grandkids USA Map! Stay safe & always go IFR...all help is just a push button away!⚙️👨🔧👍😊
Welcome aboard! I appreciate you watching and commenting. I assume that ATC has changed a bit too since the 70s? Probably computers helping out a lot more than they used to? Thank you for your service!
@@AccidentalAviator 6/11/24..thx for yur response; talk about tech change! Wow! I am seeing Fantastic computer anticipation/'traffic' & 'terrain' cockpit verbal warnings & also controller radar Altitude & Path/track 'convergence' projection warnings. Also Tower controllers with some type of Altitude sensors on incoming arrivals.
Horrified when Juan Brown ( BlancOlrio) mentioned 'new'(?) FFA taxi & placement of 'next' Departure a/c on 'Active R/W >before< (very) short a/c on Final has landed!!! Then other Tower problems: taxi way-Active R/W over crowding issues events...back in 't-day' nobody allowed on R/W until arrival (safely) landed & rolling away or Departure had 'rotated'.. but ' overcrowding' has caused several 'panic' (voice) Tower command 'reversals/cancilations' due to last minute realizations of conflict...JFK incident while back.
So yes, ATC system & computer improvements, cockpit & Controller areas since 70's has much improved...but man-o-man, everybody, pilots & controllers gotta be awake, on their 'A' game at all times!
@@jamescole1786 Yeah, I learned to fly starting in the mid 80's before all the fancy avionics, and I'm kind of glad I did.
One of the planes I flew in the late 80s had a LORAN and I thought it was the greatest thing ever! Avionics have made the skies a lot safer, but when those things break, some pilots don't seem to know what to do with themselves.
That, and as you have said, the skies are getting very crowded. It's crazy how much busier south Florida airports have gotten. You controllers do an amazing job!
Pleasure watching you work. I noticed those of us in the copilot seat do not get offered snacks. 😊
It's a 30 minute flight! Who needs snacks? :-p I'll bring popcorn next time.
@@AccidentalAviator 😁
What a wounderful job 😊
Thank you! 😊
We flew once on Cape Air from FLL to EYW and it was glorious to see the water the entire flight (I think there were about 20 passengers on this flight and are cruising altitude was like 18,000 feet (from what I remember). Better than driving there, but our last visit to Key West was way back in 2005 when we were on a cruise ship and the last port was Mallory Square in Key West. Would like to visit again, but agreed that it's very "touristy" now. Loved the video and with all that radio chatter, I don't know how you can tell when the towers are speaking to YOU about your flight.
It is definitely very touristy, but a place that you have to visit at least once, and maybe a few times. Mallory square is great and there are a lot of amazing museums.
You kinda get used to your tail number and your brain picks up on them pneumonically saying it. You can see that I generally stop talking when they start with "November 2 8 2 Whiskey Bravo."
Amazing video! Love the explanation of procedures. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Glad you enjoyed it! I've got more flights recorded. I just need to find the time to edit them!
Beautiful flight
Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Well done cpt. Very insightful. Cheers
Thank you!
Feels like I really was on the right seat..... Thanks !
Thanks for coming along! I'm glad you enjoyed it!