I was a Deputy US Marshal in Puerto Rico, and for about three years we chartered a Caravan to transport inmates back and forth St Thomas and St Croix twice a week. I have to say that I loved that assignment. The aircraft was a joy to fly in. The contract specified that there had to be two pilots in the cockpit all the time-good old days. Stay safe, Captain.
Hello Caps ! Perfect Graund Servis and Flight Plans for Shorts 2 legs also Nice T/O Not so good LDG 😊 like me ! Kindly Regards from TC Cpt.Pilot Gurcan GUR C
The skies looked a lot better than they did the evening before this flight. Looks like the owner takes really good care of that plane. Have a great week Jim!
Thanks for your videos. They help me get back into the cockpit. Left flying in 1988, 1,700 hours, but couldn't find a job flying that paid a liveable wage and after flying night freight in questionable aircraft, I found there wasn't much future in it for me. My, have times changed. If I ever had a chance, I would like to fly that Cessna Caravan. Fly safe!
Thanks for the ride! Agree with everyone on camera placement, really nice. Tell the viewers they should be a subscriber and not a stowaway ha-ha. Be well.
Hope you guys get spared the massive flooding happening here in NW Iowa after areas north of here saw 18" (half a meter for the metric folks) of rain in a 3 day span.
Would it be possible to add a camera that shows the rudder usage? It would be interesting to see how much input you're applying on takeoffs and especially landings. Thank you.
Hey Jim, well that was a smooth flight! There is a TH-cam video about a Kodiak 100 airplane the owner has had a lot of problems i.e. cracked window in flight, peeling paint, custom arm rest paint peeling engine problems, manufacture warranty service is non-existent, there is a customer service number that always picks up but offer ways the owner could take care of his own problems with the plane instead of the warranty service...just numerous problems on a brand-new plane... does the Caravan have problems like that?
Thanks Booysen. I didn't realize it at the time but. I had accidently twisted it under the headrest so it wasn't retracting. Corrected it after engine shutdown.
Any way to get you dropping the 'to' and 'for' words on the radio, reserving those strictly as 'two' and 'four' ...? Otherwise, your videos are eminently watchable.
I noticed on your previous flight and this one as well that there is something shiny on your prop about halfway up. What is causing it? Paint off the prop or something else?
If you are referring to the “circle” of white from the cockpit looking forward…… those are paint stripes that McCauley puts on each blade. Not sure why, I have it as well.
I've been watching your fabulous vids for years sir. Love them. You should have filmed the big storm arriving as you escaped in Nick of time! I noticed a couple of times in this vid you replied to ATC by saying "... for One Quebec" But it comes across as "Four One Quebec" as in N41Q. I looked it up and N41Q hasn't been used since 2020. It was on a Quickie light plane. ATC knows you're N1Q but I wonder if saying "... for One Quebec" may get muddled one day. Just a thought! Best from me Down Under in Middle Earth!
i recommend not raising the nose wheel so high when towing just raise the plate only couple inches to just barely clear the ground. well that's how i was taught to tow planes.
Great camera placement behind the copilot's seat. Nice view out those big windows. Go Captain!
Thanks Rico
I was a Deputy US Marshal in Puerto Rico, and for about three years we chartered a Caravan to transport inmates back and forth St Thomas and St Croix twice a week. I have to say that I loved that assignment. The aircraft was a joy to fly in. The contract specified that there had to be two pilots in the cockpit all the time-good old days. Stay safe, Captain.
that's a really nice interior in that plane.
Hi Mr Captmoonbeam, the Caravan is still my favorite airplane you fly.
This will bring back some memories... 6 years flying the Caravan and the aircraft treated me very well.
Quality of your videos is awesome.
Cessna’s one-ton pickup. Love the Caravan vids, sir. Thank you.
Thanks Mitch. I love flying it. Its a Cessna 172 on steroids.
Best aviation channel on TH-cam!
I love the camera placement as well and that shirt screams summer in St. Louis. Thanks for another great production!
very much enjoy all your videos
love the start up sequence
Love the shirt
Hello Caps ! Perfect Graund Servis and Flight Plans for Shorts 2 legs also Nice T/O Not so good LDG 😊 like me !
Kindly Regards from TC
Cpt.Pilot Gurcan GUR
C
All Caravan flights are most interesting ..the views are outstanding ...thank you for sharing.
The skies looked a lot better than they did the evening before this flight. Looks like the owner takes really good care of that plane. Have a great week Jim!
Boy, that's pretty countryside on that approach!
Airplane? What airplane? Look at that Vette!!! 😄
Thank you very much for continuing to record and share content. Always enjoy your videos!
Great flight sir. Thank you for flying us with your. I love your aircraft. God bless you!
Love your shirt! Oh and the flying is cool too 😀
Happy to see you posting again sir! My YT feed has desperately missed your videos!
Much better weather today.
Have ALWAYS enjoyed flying with you.
Love the hibiscus aloha shirt! You make it look so easy. The Caravan is one of my favorite turbo props. Looking forward to more of your vids! 🤙
Yes, yes, yes … love these vlogs!
What a difference a day makes Jim! Much more pleasant conditions for this one (other than the bumps). All the best.
Very professional video. Very entertaining
Glad you’re back!
Thanks for your videos. They help me get back into the cockpit. Left flying in 1988, 1,700 hours, but couldn't find a job flying that paid a liveable wage and after flying night freight in questionable aircraft, I found there wasn't much future in it for me. My, have times changed. If I ever had a chance, I would like to fly that Cessna Caravan. Fly safe!
Excellent
Great flight and great video. Thank you!
such a beautiful aircraft, thank you!
Always great content!
Thanks.😎
Great video Captain, please keep them coming!
I'm a CFII at KJEF. You pulled right up to the FBO I work at. :)
I'm in the KJEF area too. Flown in and out of there as a kid many of times
Thanks for the ride! Agree with everyone on camera placement, really nice. Tell the viewers they should be a subscriber and not a stowaway ha-ha. Be well.
Nice easy, sunny flight...thx
Awesome video Sir. Thanks!
Thanks Mitch.
Hope you guys get spared the massive flooding happening here in NW Iowa after areas north of here saw 18" (half a meter for the metric folks) of rain in a 3 day span.
Been a minute!!! Good to see your vids again!
Thanks Golf. Took me a couple of minutes but, I think I'm getting back into the swing of it.
Would it be possible to add a camera that shows the rudder usage? It would be interesting to see how much input you're applying on takeoffs and especially landings. Thank you.
This is a different caravan from the previous short caravan with no cargo pod. Right?
Absolutely right.
Ive been doing some of your flights in Flight Sim, Ill be doing this one tonight!
Hi Spartan. I used to do flight sim years ago. absolutely loved it.
What's with the shoulder harness!
Be nice to listen to XM radio 📻 Radio air traffic . I do respect their occupation
Lot of communication to
Fly the Friendly Skies 🛩
Nice flight! What's with the seat belt not retracting - fixed length?
Hey Jim, well that was a smooth flight! There is a TH-cam video about a Kodiak 100 airplane the owner has had a lot of problems i.e. cracked window in flight, peeling paint, custom arm rest paint peeling engine problems, manufacture warranty service is non-existent, there is a customer service number that always picks up but offer ways the owner could take care of his own problems with the plane instead of the warranty service...just numerous problems on a brand-new plane... does the Caravan have problems like that?
Nice guy , nice aircraft, nice weather 🎉🎉 Quick question , what power settings do you use when climbing ? Thanks
Why is the safety belt not "active" ? Always great vids Capt - love your channel, many thanks.
Thanks Booysen. I didn't realize it at the time but. I had accidently twisted it under the headrest so it wasn't retracting. Corrected it after engine shutdown.
Shoulder harness looks loose - noticed this on your last video as well? is it "fixed" or retracting like a normal seatbelt?
👍
What makes the sweet spot for the Caravan?
Great video on the Grand Caravan! Ever fly a Kodiak? If so, opinions on quality, preference? Caravan vs Kodiak?
Is the dual autopilot controller on RH of the MFD standard? Normally that slot is open?
Any way to get you dropping the 'to' and 'for' words on the radio, reserving those strictly as 'two' and 'four' ...? Otherwise, your videos are eminently watchable.
I noticed on your previous flight and this one as well that there is something shiny on your prop about halfway up. What is causing it? Paint off the prop or something else?
If you are referring to the “circle” of white from the cockpit looking forward…… those are paint stripes that McCauley puts on each blade. Not sure why, I have it as well.
You have TKS on 1Q?
Wow Capt I would love to fly around with ya over ST.Louis SR..is that possible
Hi Daron. Unfortunately, It's not my plane. I'm just the hired help.(Limo Driver)
@@captmoonbeam gotcha Capt
…great morning to fly… if you ever need balast…..
I've been watching your fabulous vids for years sir. Love them.
You should have filmed the big storm arriving as you escaped in Nick of time!
I noticed a couple of times in this vid you replied to ATC by saying "... for One Quebec"
But it comes across as "Four One Quebec" as in N41Q.
I looked it up and N41Q hasn't been used since 2020. It was on a Quickie light plane.
ATC knows you're N1Q but I wonder if saying "... for One Quebec" may get muddled one day.
Just a thought!
Best from me Down Under in Middle Earth!
Why are you not back in jets?
Do you have a license for that shirt?!
Your partitions have been removed.
👋🏻KSRQ☀️🌴🇺🇸🛩️
i recommend not raising the nose wheel so high when towing just raise the plate only couple inches to just barely clear the ground. well that's how i was taught to tow planes.
That is perfectly acceptable for tugging the Caravan. Captain knows what he’s doing.