One of my favorite vlogs, I’ve always wondered if pilots were able to use the tractors themselves and how they hooked up to the aircraft. For us novices that enjoy learning about the mysteries of flight, this was a lot of fun to watch.
Captain.. just wow.. you out did yourself on this one, the many different shot angles on the same subject.. that's a lot of editing and work, you get a gold medal
That seal for the door has been around for ever! I once had about a gallon of rain trapped in the line after a heavy downpour. We took off, it froze and made a hell of a noise!
I used to work at a FBO and I NEVER saw a pilot push his plane in cause they could never figure out how to push/tow lol ; You are the man Captain ! Keep up all the great work and cheers from Wright Patt
AS FOR FLIGHT PLANNING..... I DO A QUICK CHECK OF THE "IFR ROUTE ANALYZER" ON THE FLIGHT AWARE SITE. IT GIVES UP TO THE MINUTE ROUTES ISSUED BY ATC. GREAT LITTLE SHORTCUT. OFTENTHEY WILL HAVE THE LATEST ROUTES AROUND WX.
I love it when you show parts of the pre-flight preparations, with some interesting fun facts. It also shows that flying is actually not just abouit flying in the air, but all the cool stuff that needs to be done on the ground before and after the flights. I love cuddling the airplanes on the ground too :)
Nice video Captain Moonbeam, sure liked that E170-175 heading back home. Those winglet strobes are sure beautiful on that airplane. Thanks for sharing.
This was an extremely interesting and good video. Like the closeups and details. Kind of amazed they let you operate the tow vehicle, I would think they would sweat out any damage to hanger doors, etc. This has to be one of your best.
GREAT VIDEO !! Would like to see more of the instrument panel shots and descriptions of the different settings and displays. By far one of the best vlogs yet. Thanks Captain.
I can really tell all the extra work you put into filming and editing the extra shots of prepping and putting the plane away. Great job. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy the videos.
Another Great video. I used to have a few long days like you did. Cannot do those anymore. Get rested, looking forward to your next video. You should put one up of a quiet day that is paperwork, checking plane, checking weather for next trip, and then dinner out with your family. Fly safe.
I teach an owner who has a Mustang and for years has told Cessna he wants a CJ4 but w Garmin. Always no. He just did a test flight in the Latitude. I think he's gonna get one. Pretty nice aircraft!
captmoonbeam thanks but I won't get that. We only teach that right now in ICT. I'm staying here in Orlando. Thanks for the good wish. I'm actually very happy teaching the Mustang. I love the owners And pilots I teach. I would be sad if that owner bought one, he said he prob will keep the Stang. I would hate to lose him as a client. He's really good pilot and lots of fun!
Ciao Jim! Another nice video, grazie. Some requests please: 1. When you are performing solo flights and you're settled into the cruise could you please share a brief 'life lesson' (something inspirational that you've learned or discovered along life's way perhaps) or maybe a little 'story', possibly of an interesting flight or event (or anything) which you have encountered. This doesn't need to be long, but a couple of moments to speak to your viewers at a more personal level. 2. I prefer it when you have the video sound plugged into your comms system. I definately don't like the cockpit speaker. It's also nice when you use the intercom to speak onto the video and hopefully give us flight info such as what level you've reach on your cruise, your heading and so on. Yes, we might see some of this from the screens but its also nice to hear this info from you. Also, its always nice to hear some two-way ATC (again with the sound plugged-in to your comms). 3. Could you show a little more of the food that you eat, perhaps like when you are a little way into your meal you could give us a shot of the food with a brief comment on how you find it. This is interesting for those of us living outside the US. Sorry for all these requests, but .. as Christmas approaches I thought 'why not?'. All the best to you Jim, and many happy landings! V.
Thanks, They're all good request. Getting good sound for the M2 videos is a problem and often speaker is my only option. But, I may have found something that'll work.
I sure do love your videos! If it wasn't for all the airline commuting I'd say you would have the perfect job. I feel your pain. Sometimes it's not all that bad. I fly a Bravo based in Omaha. I fly that Singe Pilot. Keep up the videos...you do great work.
Although the day was long, it's still remarkable the amount of distance a person can travel in a day. Just 50 years ago (1967), such travel was not all that common. 100 years ago (1917), it would have taken weeks, if not months.
For those pilots watching this, please do not turn on your transponder to TA/RA until you are taking the active runway. When I flew the M2, I use to get aural traffic advisories on short final all the time. It is a distraction at a crucial stage of flying. Goes back to the PPL days...
One of your best yet Jim! You touched all the bases in this one, including the seldom seen Ramp Line Boy Moonbeam. 😅😅😅 PS. MAN you end up on a lot of ERJs!
That Garmin is amazing... must take a lot of learning! Along with one super airplane. Sounds like you were plagued with storms on the main trip. Nice job on the deck Jim. Your daughter's fashion is -- ''adventurous" :) I guess the M2 is left at Nassau for pick up another time? Can't quite work out the system. Another great video :)
Thanks Chris. The owner was sitting in back on the way down and he flew it back. I went to a two day Garmin 3000 class at FlightSafety. Love the G3000, it's a very capable system.
Great flight and well put together you should do this for a living lol would have been great to be sat in that right seat Seen as it was free thanks and cheers
Hi Cap' nice vid, so that was unique, the condensation on your windshield @14:29... What was the temp outside in relation to your interior..? just an observation... Duh I just got to the point where you explain this hahaha :}
Ya, much more technically informative. Thank you very much Caption. Oh and you looked so cool there all bu your lonsome. Cool.! Just a little shout out to Cessna finance. Thanks guys.! You are the best.
I would love to know more about your early flight training, and how easy/difficult it was to learn to fly. What was harder - your first check ride, or the solo work building hours without your instructor there? Thanks.
I trained before the revolution in digital avionics. Everything I trained on had analog instruments and no moving maps. Also once I got my ratings there was about a four year period where no one was hiring. That made it very difficult to build time.
That Latitude looks absolutely stunning Captain! Forget flying the CJ4 that's what I'd hope "they come back with"! Noticed the defog working - think you've said on a video before how it comes out of that piece with the little fins on on top in instr panel.
Question: First off, Love your videos, Thank-you. Love how you explain things other pilots I know never tell me, not even my friend next door who flies 777 for United. Anyway, do you guys ever fly into my fair city in South Florida on your way to the Carribean? Called: Boca Raton? 33434. Can u take on a passenger or two then? I want to fly with someone I trust, and watching videos of pilots and if they have good personality well that makes it better.
One of my favorite vlogs, I’ve always wondered if pilots were able to use the tractors themselves and how they hooked up to the aircraft. For us novices that enjoy learning about the mysteries of flight, this was a lot of fun to watch.
thanks. I think most pilots have never towed or fueled an airplane.
Captain.. just wow.. you out did yourself on this one, the many different shot angles on the same subject.. that's a lot of editing and work, you get a gold medal
Yeah, I agree. A LOT of editing. Great video !
Thanks.
As a lifelong aviation enthusiast and an older man working towards my PPL I really enjoy you videos. Thanks & Keep them coming.👍
That seal for the door has been around for ever! I once had about a gallon of rain trapped in the line after a heavy downpour. We took off, it froze and made a hell of a noise!
I've had a few that whistled like a banshee
I used to work at a FBO and I NEVER saw a pilot push his plane in cause they could never figure out how to push/tow lol ; You are the man Captain ! Keep up all the great work and cheers from Wright Patt
thanks Danger. When I was based at Cps, any time it was after hours or on the weekend, we had to tow and fuel our own airplanes.
AS FOR FLIGHT PLANNING..... I DO A QUICK CHECK OF THE "IFR ROUTE ANALYZER" ON THE FLIGHT AWARE SITE. IT GIVES UP TO THE MINUTE ROUTES ISSUED BY ATC. GREAT LITTLE SHORTCUT. OFTENTHEY WILL HAVE THE LATEST ROUTES AROUND WX.
Nice! Since I'm retired, it's nice to watch other people working hard at piloting! Fun time.
Thanks Norbute
Situational awareness brought to a new level with the technology on that M2, beautiful aircraft must be great to fly it single pilot.
It's a lot of fun to fly.
I see that a/c all the time when we pre flight in the hangar. Pretty cool to stumble upon it on YT.
Great video, thanks captain! Loved a bit more detail on the M2 and great editing. Good camera angle across the cockpit when you're single pilot too.
thanks Dan.
I love it when you show parts of the pre-flight preparations, with some interesting fun facts. It also shows that flying is actually not just abouit flying in the air, but all the cool stuff that needs to be done on the ground before and after the flights. I love cuddling the airplanes on the ground too :)
Thanks. I thought up a couple of new facts for the next video.
Fantastic Captain. At last the M2 again. Nice an beauty aircraft, with excellent nav equipment. Sorry about airlines delays and aircraft changes !!!
thanks Loadmaster. If there weren't delays, it wouldn't be the airlines.
Very nice captain! One of your best videos.
Regards from a Brazilian fellow corporate pilot.
Thanks Victor. the furthest south I've flow was to Antigua.Maybe one day I'll get to Brazil
Nice video Captain Moonbeam, sure liked that E170-175 heading back home. Those winglet strobes are sure beautiful on that airplane. Thanks for sharing.
thanks Dan.
This was an extremely interesting and good video. Like the closeups and details. Kind of amazed they let you operate the tow vehicle, I would think they would sweat out any damage to hanger doors, etc. This has to be one of your best.
When you work for a small operation, you're pilot, flight services, cleaning lady and aircraft putherawayer all in one.
Thanks. the guy I work for owns the plane, the hanger and the tug. He'll also tows the airplane. Makes it hard to say I don't tow.
Your posts are always awsome Captain but this is a high water mark I believe. 21+ minutes of i viewing pleasure . Thank you .
Thanks Malc.
Great Flight as Allways, Super Personalty, and a Hopped up Golf Cart Driver, Thanks as Allways.👍👍🇺🇲👍👍
thanks Jack.
GREAT VIDEO !! Would like to see more of the instrument panel shots and descriptions of the different settings and displays. By far one of the best vlogs yet. Thanks Captain.
thanks Steve.
Love the split screen on take-off, Captain.
thanks Tim.
That’s a pretty loaded up Mustang. Must have been a treat!
fun.
I can really tell all the extra work you put into filming and editing the extra shots of prepping and putting the plane away. Great job. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy the videos.
thanks and will do.
That M2 is pretty slick. Great video!
It's a fun airplane to fly.
Another Great video. I used to have a few long days like you did. Cannot do those anymore. Get rested, looking forward to your next video. You should put one up of a quiet day that is paperwork, checking plane, checking weather for next trip, and then dinner out with your family. Fly safe.
thanks Fred. I need to mix it in.
These videos just keep getting better and better.
Thanks Noel.
I teach an owner who has a Mustang and for years has told Cessna he wants a CJ4 but w Garmin. Always no. He just did a test flight in the Latitude. I think he's gonna get one. Pretty nice aircraft!
that would be a great airplane to fly. I hope you get it.
captmoonbeam thanks but I won't get that. We only teach that right now in ICT. I'm staying here in Orlando. Thanks for the good wish. I'm actually very happy teaching the Mustang. I love the owners And pilots I teach. I would be sad if that owner bought one, he said he prob will keep the Stang. I would hate to lose him as a client. He's really good pilot and lots of fun!
Another winner Jimmy, looks like a long tiring day with bad food...
Yes it was.
Ciao Jim! Another nice video, grazie.
Some requests please:
1. When you are performing solo flights and you're settled into the cruise could you please share a brief 'life lesson' (something inspirational that you've learned or discovered along life's way perhaps) or maybe a little 'story', possibly of an interesting flight or event (or anything) which you have encountered. This doesn't need to be long, but a couple of moments to speak to your viewers at a more personal level.
2. I prefer it when you have the video sound plugged into your comms system. I definately don't like the cockpit speaker. It's also nice when you use the intercom to speak onto the video and hopefully give us flight info such as what level you've reach on your cruise, your heading and so on. Yes, we might see some of this from the screens but its also nice to hear this info from you. Also, its always nice to hear some two-way ATC (again with the sound plugged-in to your comms).
3. Could you show a little more of the food that you eat, perhaps like when you are a little way into your meal you could give us a shot of the food with a brief comment on how you find it. This is interesting for those of us living outside the US.
Sorry for all these requests, but .. as Christmas approaches I thought 'why not?'.
All the best to you Jim, and many happy landings!
V.
Thanks, They're all good request. Getting good sound for the M2 videos is a problem and often speaker is my only option. But, I may have found something that'll work.
Long day, but you certainly handled it well!
Thanks Rick.
Lookin' good. I like your new profile camera view from the right seat. Smooth!
it turned out better than I expected.
Some neat little directorial touches in the film making there! Great video as usual, Captain.
Thanks Jeff.
At 12:10 that Falcon 900ex is a belongs to a church in FL/MO.. Because GOD said you must fly in style. lol
that's got to be one heck of a big church.
Loved the photobombers on the way home. Another interesting video. Thanks Captain
Thanks Jerome. I didn't notice them when I was filming. Happy to have them on board though.
Puddle Jumper! By the time he climbed to altitude he had to start the descent into MIA.
It may be crazy, but it looks like a lot of fun! Hope to do something like that some day!
It is fun.
Nice flight, great lookin landings, great fam. Very cool Capt! If you're ever in the DFW area and want to "slum it" in a piston plane lemme know.
Awesome video... even better to see the plane here in nassau
Thanks, wish I could have stayed.
Great video. Always nice to have some tech info. Also, nice people on your family. Best regards.
Thanks Daniel
Great cinematography Capt!
thanks Matthew.
Your a busy guy captain...good video, thanks..
thanks Bill.
cool righthand view your are becoming a professional film producer, Jim
thanks Michael.
F*CKIN BEST PILOT VLOG CHANNEL OUT THERE
I sure do love your videos! If it wasn't for all the airline commuting I'd say you would have the perfect job. I feel your pain. Sometimes it's not all that bad. I fly a Bravo based in Omaha. I fly that Singe Pilot. Keep up the videos...you do great work.
Hi John. I used to fly a Bravo and loved it. Fly safe.
Man I love the way you manage time
The length of the video was great this time! Love the commentary, and look forward to every one of these
Thanks Jeff.
Excellent, excellent video Captain Jim! I really enjoyed the different angles and the input into the FMC. Thank you!
You're welcome
Looks like a big day.
Lots of moving that day.
Although the day was long, it's still remarkable the amount of distance a person can travel in a day. Just 50 years ago (1967), such travel was not all that common. 100 years ago (1917), it would have taken weeks, if not months.
When I'm doing this kind of thing I think about that also. How long would it have taken on a horse and ship?
Awesome! Thanks KSRQ Area ☀️👨🏼✈️🛩
thanks Dennis.
Thanks for sharing, Jim. I hope you enjoyed the journey.
I did thanks.
Thanks for sharing your day...Nice landing.
thanks Craig.
Great video as usual Jim sure made for a long day thanks for taking us along
happy to have you guys there.
Captain, another fine effort. Perhaps your best so far. Excellent music. Keep at it!!! :)
Thanks Floyd.
really enjoy the explanations of the gear/aircraft features. Good video
thanks Scotty.
For those pilots watching this, please do not turn on your transponder to TA/RA until you are taking the active runway. When I flew the M2, I use to get aural traffic advisories on short final all the time. It is a distraction at a crucial stage of flying. Goes back to the PPL days...
Great video---love the C4!!!
Thanks.
All smooooth landings, thanks for all your efforts, all the best.
thanks Chas.
Another great video. Very much enjoyed. Hi from BKK
Thanks.
Another Great Video. It makes me want to flying. But I can;t because when I get 10 feet up I have a panic attack and it is BAD.
thanks Jake.
Great video. Awesome editing. Thanks for creating and sharing.
Thanks Dee.
Thanks for posting Captain, enjoyable as usual!
Thanks,
Dear captain.very good video.
Thanks Syed.
I see your a Jack of all trades!!
Gotta stay flexible.
You made my day seem pretty quiet lol. Nice video. Thanks for posting.
thanks.
Outstanding as usual!
thanks.
Really enjoyed the longer video. Great shots of Nassau. No Mike today? Seems like a lot of flying for one pilot.
Thanks. Mike only flies the XLS. It's hard to convince someone to pay for a second pilot when they know you can fly it single pilot.
Absolutely one of the best videos capt'n!, I enjoyed very much. Thank you skipper.
thanks Hector, hope you had a good weekend.
captmoonbeam yes I did skipper, thanks.
Enjoyed the video very much.
thanks.
One of your best yet Jim! You touched all the bases in this one, including the seldom seen Ramp Line Boy Moonbeam. 😅😅😅
PS. MAN you end up on a lot of ERJs!
It wouldn't be so bad if it were first class.
That Garmin is amazing... must take a lot of learning! Along with one super airplane. Sounds like you were plagued with storms on the main trip.
Nice job on the deck Jim. Your daughter's fashion is -- ''adventurous" :)
I guess the M2 is left at Nassau for pick up another time? Can't quite work out the system.
Another great video :)
Thanks Chris. The owner was sitting in back on the way down and he flew it back. I went to a two day Garmin 3000 class at FlightSafety. Love the G3000, it's a very capable system.
What a long day! Great video as always
The long days are the best for making videos.
Absolutely!
Looking very nice.....Fly safe....
Hi Marcus, you also.
Another great video Capt & i love all the little bits of information about the Aircraft & i feel as if i'm making the trip with you : )
thanks.
Thanks for the video's. Long day. Short night.
Thanks.
Great flight and well put together you should do this for a living lol would have been great to be sat in that right seat Seen as it was free thanks and cheers
thanks Paul.
Great video, Captain!
thanks
TY for yet another Great Video appreciated as always
you're welcome
I need a nap after flight following you around N. America. Lol
I feel like I could use one right now.
Beautiful plane. Good Quality video and awesome !! Vlog.
Thanks!!
The reason for the online check-in difficulty is because you have to show your passport to get a boarding pass in the Caribbean.
You know, I probably know too much about citations with all those little tidbits you share in your vlogs, I never knew the door seal inflated XD
I've already got new facts for the next video.
Thanks, I really enjoyed this one!
You're welcome.
Thank you a lot, captain. I like your videos, I liked this video! See you in the next flight! Bye!
Enjoyed having you here Luis. See you next time.
love how corporate sometimes does some ramp work. us rappers over at the airlines can really appreciate it
I can fuel em too.
love it. sometimes i think some amine pilots are totally ignorant to what we do downstairs
You should take that mustang for a spin too.
I think so.
its funny i just found your channel i am in your video twice at the Branson Airport. im the guy who fueled N2U
I love you life, just full of excitement. How did you build up your time to get to your position?
I instructed for 4 years then flew for a regional airline.
Which regional airline?
Great video! Could you do a complete flight from startup to landing sometime? Also, Tim looks just like my dog Tyler!
Keep up the good work! Tom
Thanks and say hello to Tyler.
Great video 🇧🇸
Thanks Fredrick.
Thanks for letting us tag along ,.nice vid.
you're welcome.
Wendy's airport food, sounds good. Thinking about going over to Napa County Airport and see if the airport restaurant is any good.
I really enjoyed eating there.
Hi Cap' nice vid, so that was unique, the condensation on your windshield @14:29... What was the temp outside in relation to your interior..? just an observation... Duh I just got to the point where you explain this hahaha :}
Ya, much more technically informative. Thank you very much Caption. Oh and you looked so cool there all bu your lonsome. Cool.!
Just a little shout out to Cessna finance. Thanks guys.! You are the best.
thanks Donny.
Was that a gt350r i saw????
As part of your job, you should get to take that gt350 for a spin while you are waiting around 😋
I haven't driven that one. They change all the time.
Oh okay. Yea I remember another one of your videos where you got to drive a zr1. Nice fringe benefit of working for/with people with some money..lol
I would love to know more about your early flight training, and how easy/difficult it was to learn to fly. What was harder - your first check ride, or the solo work building hours without your instructor there? Thanks.
I trained before the revolution in digital avionics. Everything I trained on had analog instruments and no moving maps. Also once I got my ratings there was about a four year period where no one was hiring. That made it very difficult to build time.
That Latitude looks absolutely stunning Captain! Forget flying the CJ4 that's what I'd hope "they come back with"!
Noticed the defog working - think you've said on a video before how it comes out of that piece with the little fins on on top in instr panel.
thanks. Yes it does come out of there. They didn't buy this time.
Must be AWESOME; CJ3 , CJ4 both TAD more space and wt; LESS buffeting;
great video once again mate! :)
Thanks Jed.
And you keep on smiling....
thanks Doc
Question: First off, Love your videos, Thank-you. Love how you explain things other pilots I know never tell me, not even my friend next door who flies 777 for United. Anyway, do you guys ever fly into my fair city in South Florida on your way to the Carribean? Called: Boca Raton? 33434. Can u take on a passenger or two then? I want to fly with someone I trust, and watching videos of pilots and if they have good personality well that makes it better.
Thanks. Unfortunately, we only get to fly the owners and their families.