I'm a big fan of your videos. I've always been a aviation enthusiast. Money always seems to be in the way. Grew up next to Chicago's Midway Airport. Lack of money hasn't stopped me, from reading and watching professional pilots in the cockpit. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make these videos. They are very much appreciated. Stay safe. God bless.

Another nice one captain!! I appreciate the time you put into making these.

Again I love the overhead shot. It shows a lot of the panels, gear-up..ETC….

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. When we got the airplane the clip was already there. So Put the camera there it it was much better than I expected.

Great video as always Jim. Thank you.

Capt. your video taking skills are getting very professional thumbs up!

Jim another outstanding flight!

Thanks for sharing all the time Jim :) Have A Safe Trip :) I have a buddy who use to fly a Lear 45 out of Atlantic in Las Vegas He Now is with the FAA in Denver :)

Thank you for sharing this. I enjoy your Vlogs

Like the overhead view behind you need more of that ! 😁

Excellent video Jim! I like seeing the CRM, and new camera angle from overhead.

Beautiful video of flight and cockpit views. It’s been 36 years since I been to Vegas and I can see now where all the water from Lake Mead is going. Thank you for taking us along.

Love that overhead view.

Looking nice...We had snow blowing here in Chicago a few hours ago this evening. But it has calmed down for the overnight now as I look outside my apartment window...Well, you fly safe always.

I've always dug your filming style, puts me there with you.

Boy, you and Mike really work so well together. Good flying as always.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul.

The XL has got to be one of my all time favorite jets, eleven million for a brand new one and nice range for family use!!

Congratulation for share your adventure with us! I´m Brazilian and I am AMT in Cessna Service Center here (the most biggest hangar of Cessna service center in south america). Don´t stop to share your experience please!

Hi capt moonbean beautiful plane nice flight great hotel enjoyed you and capt mike thxs

Nice ride CaptMoonbeam. LAS is sure a nice airport, liked the 26L approach and the 01 departure.

Great trip to Vegas Captain! Very good fitness habits as well.

Very well done as usual Jim. You certainly have a great attitude about all things in life. Can be so hard to change our ways, but like you say you just have to try sometimes.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep on tying😀

Another lovely video Jim, grazie mille! 👍

MIKE!!! Always good to hear Mike. Loved the "Oh, come on" during the unanticipated extended flare.

@cayokrause

4 жыл бұрын

That "Oh, come on" would be a great "rerouting" call for a GPS voice.

@dr.nickusedcarsalesmanwith978

3 жыл бұрын

Interested to know what software you use to edit your videos.

Thanks for sharing, Jim.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching.

Always good camera angles & color !!

Just started reading Atomic Habits as well. Great so far

Sir, thank you, really enjoyed your video,including a little of your lifestyle! I miss being in the States! James, in the UK :)

Great video CAPT’n. Greetings

Pueblo, CO my hometown. Flower aviation was once the FBO at Pueblo Memorial Airport.

I am going flying this morning Capn’ and I might just wear a blue shirt to keep the Capn’ Signature going! It will probably be just a Blue Polo, since it’s a warm day today @ Kfmy. I see that the kids exercised their, “Where it lays, it stays program, lol! 😜 Sorry to hear about your loss with N2U! Oh, DIET stands for-Did-I-Eat-That! It is a great memory aid when you grab that candy bar or desert, lol! Have a great weekend!

Don’t see many new videos. Are you taking some time off? Best pilot I have ever seen!

Good idea Jim about the desserts sugar is the enemy. BTW LA would disappear too it is basically desert.

As usual, great video Jim.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Rick.

Another great video. Liked the overhead shots. 🛩🗽🥗🎂🍰🧁🍦

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks PR.

Great running into you at AIZ the other day. As always, nice work on the video!

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Grant, hope to see you again at the lake.

Like that overhead view, impressive.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks.

Nice tour and camera work!

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

The famous effects of the unexpected affecting schedules. Enjoyed your last stream video but, didn't manage to get one or two questions answered - it was so busy with people attending. One was pure curiosity - how long has Mike been with you Jim? Vegas must be about the longest haul compared to many you do - sort of Eagle, plus a lot! Agree re the time change - often had to do that when flying to UK and back... still a bit uncomfortable sometimes. FBO with piano - amazing! The 'sprawl' around Vegas is incredible these days. Great flight and enjoyable video, thanks..

Good video Captain, and I always wondered why your not flying for the airlines..Each to his own I suppose..

Really like the new camera angle!

I still remember playing around with the Flight Sim on the Commodore 64 in the '80's. Now, modern day cockpits are equipped with touch screen displays. Beautiful!

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

I loved the Commodore 64 and flying the sim.

Good job Captains. Enjoy your down to earth vlogs. What’s going to replace the M2? Looking forward to future videos.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Still working on the replacement. Might be a Challenger 300 for a little bit.

I am always amazed by that Flower. Swear the GPU was hooked up before the engines even spooled down; and the fuel truck is there as soon as they are. Stayed at that same hotel on a overnight once, tried doing the monorail thing also and it was just a PITA. It was always delayed or would stop short of the station and just sit for a few minutes. That’s when we decided to always get a rental. But yes, that hotel does have a nice workout room.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Flowers is definitely one their game.

I've probably written it before, but it bears repeating. Mike has such a comforting tone and pace on the intercom and radio. He would have made an excellent public safety dispatcher (my career, in the early years). Some do not realize it, but a dispatcher's tone and pace can have a great deal to do with what may be happening in the field. A calm, reassuring voice goes an long way to keep everybody safe. Thanks again for a great video.

@randyporter3491

5 жыл бұрын

Tim Vaughan After more than 20 years talking to emergency dispatchers, I agree 100% The tone and pace over the radio, very definitely dictate the mood. I’m sure Mike tires of these references, but I’ve made similar comments. I love watching these two together. It’s a great crew that just works. Great video guys, safe skies !

@kevinmanning8214

5 жыл бұрын

I lived a couple of houses down the street from Mike from 2004-2013. Mike is a great guy who also has a great family and is just an all around laid back guy. I really miss having him as a neighbor.

Good point Captain I hold a CDL and every year I do a physical exam. Trying to get back in the gym.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

👍

I think i just saw a picture of N2U in a hangar on the KLXV webpage... That's a fun place to fly in and out.

I like the view from the middle side

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

So do I. Thanks.

Jim, I always enjoy your videos! Do you ever get to KADS? If so come to Million Air!

cool !!!

Another enjoyable one sir. Airplanes good, sugar bad. I still say Mike sounds like Chuck Yeager.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

I'm off the sugar as of yesterday.

Excellent video and some good flying Captain Jim. Enjoyed the downtown LV including the monorail and the sights. God bless you and the Mrs. Pastor Dean, Christian Life Church, Kissimmee FL (KISM).

Another great clip, is there a lot of difference flying the new jet ? Like the high camera view , but makes the cockpit look very narrow

Take a drive out to Furnace Springs in Death Valley if it's spring/fall. Cool hiking around there. If not Mt Charleston is closer. Also, take a run up to Rachel and visit the "Little A'le'inn" where all the UFO people show up just outside the gates of Area 51

It would be the scoreboard for the CSU PuebloThunder Wolf football team. You should’ve flown right over the college.

Good trip

I had to laugh when you tuned around and asked if everyone had there seat belts on. Most of the stuff I flew had a cockpit door and it was usually always shut. That’s why they invented the seat belt light switch. LOL. I too usually stayed on one time zone. That wasn’t always possible, like when we flew from London, Stanstead to LAX in one day. No bueno. Ahh, my work outs are now, taking out the garbage and mowing the lawn. Guess being retired has some advantages. No need for a first class medical any more.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Rich. Sometimes you just have to holler at your passengers to get their attention.

Great video JIm. Love that piano! Do you play?

Jim, the GTN 750 can have an electronic checklist, if you know someone in your company get them to look into it & as always thanks

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Scotty.

Nine Fine Irishmen is an awesome place to eat at New York New York. I recommend their fish and chips with Smithwicks beer.

nice Lambert flyover in the beginning

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks Mike.

Welcome back! Your co-pilot doesn't sound like the last one! Where's he from?

Nice flight.👍

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks.

One more hotel... WELL, at least WE are with you!

Haha alllllmost had to stop the climb out of Spirit... Mike handled the radios fast enough to juuuuust get that 15 clearance. Heh. Here’s some fun history about Flower Aviation... in the 70s and 80s they used to hire line girls and have them dress in mini-skirts... nobody would ever get away with that particular marketing campaign today, but they had calendars they did photo shoots for and printed, and then sold or gave away, and such. Once in a while you’ll see one hanging in a hangar somewhere in CO or KS. Their “signature” uniforms were phased out in the early 90s, as best I can remember. As you can imagine, this made flying a high wing into KPUB more popular with the young male students than a low wing... hahaha. Fly safe!

@alanjolly8988

5 жыл бұрын

Had Flower Aviation here at MVN. The girls wore hotpants

They did not sound excited at all about the seat belts. Good job.

Jim, I’ve been watching for a while now. You have a new subscriber. I’m a pilot in training for my commercial, trying to decide which route to go, 121 or 135. Married with a 14 year old. I have 23 years of military service; retiring in October, separation is a way of life, but open to suggestions. Thanks for sharing your experiences. It looks interesting but what are your cons vs pros?

Staying on local time the best way to handle TZ transitions sometimes lost on crew members

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

good point.

That was a COOL departure out of VéGäš! I bet it’s Amazing at night! Made me cringe when the kids were trashing the airplane! Come on Parents!!! 😂 You’re such a great pilot! And you have inspired me to take time to exercise now. I work a rotating schedule and I’m good at finding excuses not to. I also need to sleep more. I average 3hrs. What editing app do you use? Your videos are *ÂMĀŽĮÑG!!!!* Alright Capt Beam! Have a good 1 from KMGM ✈️

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks B. the truth is, anything less than perfect in the cabin is a mess😎

nice video

Thanks for the video. Did you say that N9U has been sold to someone in Europe?

That college is CSU Pueblo!

Although I agree with your statement on Las Vegas would disappear without electricity that also applies to just about every city in the US ...

@bigd-1-channel514

5 жыл бұрын

Electricity comes from the Hoover Dam, it is lack of Water that would kill Vegas. No water, no power.

@SuperLQQK

5 жыл бұрын

@@bigd-1-channel514 Las Vegas gets most of its electricity from gas and coal fired generating systems not from Hoover Dam as most people think. Most of the electricity from Hoover dam goes to Arizona and California.

Nice job Jim. I hope your passengers see your channel and realize that "slobbery" is not acceptable. ;-)

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

They do. Most of the time they bag everything up but, there was too much for the one bag.

@shreddder999

4 жыл бұрын

@@captmoonbeam So it was a two-bagger?

as the Capt. are you required to inspect the maintenance records?

Thanks for the look back to Las Vegas Jim!! That was my wife's year 2000 project. Get hitched. I explain it as every Army guy should have a Las Vegas bride :)

@michae8jackson378

5 жыл бұрын

Floyd Low hahaha, so true! My wife and I got married in Vegas, Feb 2000!😎👊I’m ex AF though!

@Edmonton54

5 жыл бұрын

That's great! What a small worldl :)

What airport in Las Vegas did you land at? By the way thank you for the videos.

Regarding your remarks on desserts and making changes: The best change I ever made was dropping all added sugars and sugar drinks and "foods." An unexpected benefit beyond the loss of the fat layer was a new ability to detect the sweetness in a good bourbon (neat) and even in black coffee. Best wishes.

What sort of exercise program do you follow?

The dark instrument panel at time 1:09 appears to be different then the energized instrument panel at time 1:11. The back up horizon moves on the panel. What am I seeing?

One last point.....I gave up sweets and lowered the amount of meat in my diet. More fruits and vegetables. Well I lost around 35 pounds. I went from 208 to 170. I fell great. You keep doing what your doing, and you will loose weight.

9 Five Irishmen is my absolute favorite place to eat in Vegas. Their bangers and mash are 10/10

@msnpassjan2004

5 жыл бұрын

Kev in Thailand is my usual source for all things British but I never heard of bangers. Is that for breakfast? Bangers and mash, also known as sausages and mash, is a traditional dish of Great Britain comprising sausages served with mashed potatoes. It may consist of one of a variety of flavoured sausages made of pork, lamb, or beef (often specifically Cumberland sausage). Cheers from Cincinnati, Ohio

So..what will you be flying after 2U goes to Europe?

How big of a traffic pattern do guys fly that jet?

Sold the M2? Company have plans to replace that airframe or fleet downsizing? Your company seems to be turning over the fleet. How many hours do you typically have on an airframe before it is sold/replaced? Great video as always.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

thanks. the time varies.

Is it ever going to stop raining?

I need your colleague as my Google Maps navigation voice.

Nice video, are those gtn 750’s?

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. yes they are.

Which hotel did you stay in? I love Vegas but coming from England costs a fortune on the airlines then the strip hotels place a resort tax which pushes the price up. I've been 9 times but not been in nearly 10 years so would love to go back. Years ago they never had the resort taxes.

@Newberntrains

5 жыл бұрын

I've stayed in Vegas around 2010 and they had the resort fee they make the prices cheap but stack on 70 dollars worth of fees so that good deal is more of a rip off

I think I heard you fly over the house. LOL...

At the beginning of the video I was thinking I'd list a lot of alternative airports along the route . . . just in case. I hope you brought back some of the money I left in Las Vegas back in 1975.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

I wish I had brought back the money.

@nemo227

5 жыл бұрын

@@captmoonbeam You had something worth more: that special feeling of arriving home and putting the plane back in the hanger. Home, a very special place.

Jim, how many low # aircraft does your company own? We're accustomed to hearing 2 Quebec not 9 Uniform for a call sign. I know that the low numbers mean they've been in the companies hands a long time.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

A lot moist of the low ones are on helicopters.

Does the Excel have a seatbelt sign? If not, is yelling back the norm, or do passengers often not watch out for the seatbelt sign? I imagine on takeoff they should normally have them on anyway, but when you've got your own airplane...

@siedel2694

5 жыл бұрын

The XLS+ has one. So im pretty sure the Excel has one too.

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it does and it was still on for the takeoff. But, you always have one that takes it off early. Never hurts to emphasize it's importance.

@Newberntrains

5 жыл бұрын

@@captmoonbeam when the pilot yells "you got your seatbelt on" it has more meaning than a lightbulb it seems 😆

Hi Cap! So, how much has submitting your flight plan changed since you've started flying..? Is it all online now?

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Bossa. Flight planning today is so much easier and faster than it used to be, Like you said it's all online.

Where are you Captain? Please let us know you are okay. 😉

Capt ... I'm bummed ... you came to Vegas and couldn't even wave as you were landing??? Oh, next time you want to do some hiking ... Red Rock Canyon is a GREAT place, but be warned that folks are constantly getting lost out there and worse ... idiots go beyond their own capabilities and get hurt - or worse. The road out there is One Way .. so take Charleston Blvd west to enter at the north end. The Red Rock loop terminates on the south end at Blue Diamond Rd. At the 17:47 (ironic time) point, did you happen to notice that there were 2 of the 13 remaining, 747-SPs parked to your left ... behind the 767-300ER? (Only 45 SPs were ever built.)

17:48 Janet Airlines.... 737-100 & 200

Is a "high time" corporate pilot the same as a full time corporate pilot?

Third, to comment. 😊 Just how meant passengers will the Citation take, Cap'n?

@captmoonbeam

5 жыл бұрын

it has 9 passenger seats.

I think you should up your exercise program.

@shreddder999

4 жыл бұрын

😲

'all together now' POSITIVE RATE

@Parker-di7ef

5 жыл бұрын

Seth King Best comment I’ve read all day. I was thinking the same thing.

@1Ocqueoc

5 жыл бұрын

And I thought that I was the only one saying that on each takeoff!