Nice to see some one that knows what a center line is for. Good Job

Jim, Great video as always. Your approach into KFCM from the south went almost directly over my house. Have had many a GA ride (I'm not a pilot) out of FCM. Thanks again for the work you do to let us live vicariously through your videos.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

thanks Stephen. When I was a kid I lived under the flight path to an airport. Loved it.

Great time-laps sequences. I really enjoy flying with you.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really enjoy flying with you guys also.

ROFL seeing you in middle seat SW Air. Needed more of that!

M2 is a beautiful airplane!!...Thanks for sharing Capt.!!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

It's one of my favorites.

@dannyboerland

8 жыл бұрын

why s he not on patreon, can make a lot of money

Oh ok interesting thank you for your response safe travels.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darryl.

I dig the new mic placement . Cheers Capt and keep up the amazing work !

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan.

Thks for the video Capt. Love de M2. Its small, but instruments and general condition are best. I like the "T" tail, better the tipical Cesna tail. And this time without first officer. You are a champion !!!

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

thanks. I really like the Garmin 3000

Always fun watching you.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard.

Looking very nice.. Sometimes it is nice to fly by your self. Nice M2 aircraft.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus. Sometimes by yourself at 40,000 ft on a clear night you can look up and imagine what it's like to be an astronaut in space.

4:23 I always love seeing shots like this. You usually (well, as a person that doesn't fly all that often) only see planes either on takeoff or landing and they aren't going THAT fast yet, seeing a plane shoot past a full speed high up in the air is always a cool sight!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I think it's cool also. I love to see them when they pass over or under at 1,000 ft.

You’re too nice Jim! I would have told those guys to fly me home for the test flight.

What an awesome report!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

thanks.

Captian, Good morning, I wanted to say that it sure is good to see a KZreadr give reply's to his viewer's / subscriber's Im going to give you the subscriber's Gold Star for that ! lol :)

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimm. I try unfortunately, I do get behind at times.

That runway depiction on the primary flight display on landing (around 6:05 mark) is amazing!

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

It a fantastic setup.

sweet video! keep posting them

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ben.

Another good one Jim !

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy.

Time to spare, go by air....looking fwd to seeing your new ride.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

On some days that's so true.

enjoyed the video very much keep up the good work

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

thanks Jimmy.

Nice video Jim, not sure how I would go in the middle seat on the commercial flight you had. I guess it would be ok on the short flight. The audio experiment with your mic positioned low near your neck wasn't too bad, just a little external noise to be expected.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. it was much better than I expected. I wanted to see if I walked around in the cabin in a later video if it would work.

Ha, FCM, it too, was a 'home airport' for about 10 years. Too bad nobody took you over to the 'Lions Tap' for a burger, fries and a beer... I was a very popular spot in the '90's...

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

We went out for BBQ. it was good but I don't remember the name of the place.

Wow! You know how great a new car smells! Just think of how a new Cessna M2 will smell! About 2 million times better!. Can't wait to see "Her"

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

We've got the new one and it has that new airplane smell.

Sad to see her go, but glad they are going to get another one for your to play with! Your going to get buzzed from all this "new" airplane smell. (Caravan, M2...).. LOL.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Already flying the new one. Put 6.5 hours on her yesterday. And I think there's some truth to the new smell thing.

Thanks CAPT MOONBEAM and Your videos are EXCELLENT LY edited... Wind; weather reports; WEIGHT?

Now that's style go from driving a car to flying a multimillion-dollar aircraft all in one frame now that's what I call style and darn good editing.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. That's what I call the magic editing, baby!

I just have to comment on how much work it must be to edit all those shots (like the last montage of you at MSP). Well done! I've enjoyed your videos, especially of the XLS, since I just got my first jet job on it and head to FSI later this month.

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

I think the Excel is a fun jet to fly and a great place to start your jet career. Have fun out there, fly safe and say hi if you see me in an FBO.

@ozziecat35

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan!

That traffic alert is a lot better than just screaming traffic!!

Welcome to MSP!!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe.

Awesome Video.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thaks Peter.

a GREAT new Fly trip Vide0 i enjoy it

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

thanks.

Back in 89 on my first solo xcountry from ANE to mankato via VOR I talked to flying cloud airport. Cause I was just a little close.

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Keith.

Awesome vlog

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I was just in STL over the weekend for the Cardinals games. In flight cam makes a cable that plugs into the panel, and a gopro, to capture comms. Works pretty well.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

i think I need one.

@stupid314

8 жыл бұрын

The GoPro cables are great! You can also get one that hooks into an audio recorder or a smart phone and record the comms separate from the GoPro if you want to have a mix of the comms and the ambient cabin noise from the GoPro. I've made one flying video so far and it worked out pretty well. I recommend a clap or something that will help you line up the audio tracks.

show us the caravan once the interior job is done. love your videos!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bubba. I'll do that/

Great Video again.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aus.

Nice video skipper!,

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hector.

I'm surprised that the company is turning the M2 around for a new one. The new 3000 Intrinsic system will be nice, if it wasn't installed on the one you're trading up. But, I guess the company knows what they're doing. Next time you're flying on Southwest, you need to see if they do one of those 'funny' safety briefings and record it, if you can get front row seat. Some of those attendants are really funny. Hey, you could even tell them you're a jet charter pilot when you get on board, just in case. :) Anyway, another nice video. I'll be looking forward to seeing the Caravan and the new M2.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary. Maybe I should do that. I wonder if that type of stuff is provided by the company and copyrighted.

@RodrigoAlves-yr1ct

8 жыл бұрын

That Southwest briefings you mentioned reminded me of that guy who made a rap giving the instructions, really funny tho.

Love your vlogs! You have some redness in your left eye once you're sitting at MSP

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig. I had a little blood vessel break and it cleared up in couple of days. i had forgotten about it till I was editing the video and just thought, What the heck I'll leave it in. Should have worn some Casey Neistat sun glasses.

@craig6603

8 жыл бұрын

+captmoonbeam no way man. don't change a thing. I was just worried there.

Great video as always. Do any of the citations you fly have an auto-throttle system and/or TOGA switch? Thanks for sharing.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

they all have Takeoff go around switches. but no auto throttles.

The St Louis fireworks look really nice..

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, they were celebrating the completion of work on the riverfront.

Heyyyy, good ole 12R! I wonder if I saw you take off during a lesson.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

may have. I've also been to FCM a number of times.

Love this video! What is exactly your job?, Do you have to fly planes that just came out of factory to their owners in differents States?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I'm a limo driver. Sometimes , simply put, it seems my job is just to keep things moving forward. and at times that can be very challenging. I work for one man who owns a company which owns a bunch of aircraft. He's also is a partner in another aircraft I fly. I occasionally fly for his friends who own aircraft. In all of this several of the planes I fly may be sold or bought every year or even in a month which just recently happened. Unlike some flying jobs where you have a very specific position you fill for years I'm like a swiss army knife used for many different things.

Elliott at FCM is the worst FBO at the filed lol I was at FCM today in an M2 Thunderbird is the best and Premier is so-so, but they have CAA fuel

Anytime.

Took another practice test 77.5 Id love to see more of the caravan

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

that's a pass Jeremy. I've got some Caravan video in the line up.

@jeremyswan1446

8 жыл бұрын

+captmoonbeam not for my instructor it isn't 80 twice its funny though I had someone read the test to me a few times and that's the score I did when he gets back from houston. We're hooking up and he's going start reading me the q/a's from the ASA book so I should pick it up quicker I learn better hands on then reading the book I could read a book for 5 years and make a 70. But someone explains it to me I can do better. Hey look up the CESSNA grand caravan ex a single engine turbo prop with 14 seats

Howdy from Australia. Love the videos and have been watching for some time. Ok, dumb question for the day. Why do you trade in a M2 for a new one at 270hrs TT. Better lease terms?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Ozgrade, thanks for watching. Cessna had a buyer who was looking for a low time used M2, Cessna also had a new M2 they wanted to move. It was a win win for everybody and We got a new aircraft with a new warranty.

I would love to fly with you one day 🛩

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Get those ratings Omar. :)

The M2 was a beautiful bird, so I can't wait to see the new jet. Its too bad Cessna decided to stop making the Mustang... I fly and own a Cirrus now and am looking for the next step or two in terms of aircrafts. The Mustang was on top of my list so I'll need to see what happens to pricing and availability of the Mustang on the used market. I flew an Evolution turboprop was well as a Piper M600 turboprop in the past week. The Evolution doesn't make sense for me as an experimental and the M600 cockpit seemed a little too cramped. TBM's are priced like jets, so it makes something like the Mustang pretty appealing long term for my mission. Good like with the next M2!

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

I can see the appeal. If your paying jet prices why not get the jet.

@DonAv8s

7 жыл бұрын

captmoonbeam It's all about a desire to go faster and further without a real mission that requires it. I was thinking of a good mid-step between Cirrus and something like a Mustang. The M600 cockpit was too cramped and speed to fuel burn wasn't great.

@ozziecat35

7 жыл бұрын

PC-12?

no uber at STL? Rather uber than cab it. looked like a beautiful day to fly in the M2, sorry your trip to the keys canceled...sure there will be another one soon! #blueskiesandcheesefries

I really enjoy your video's Captian you have a style about you that I like I'm not a pilot just an enthusiast that has always enjoyed flying and any kind of aircraft ever since I was a little boy and my father would take me out to the small craft airport here in New OrleansIT's Lakefront airport maybe you have flown through at some time that's where we would watch the planes take off and land for hours and I got the bug I was going to take flying lessons but good ole Uncle Sam had bigger and better plans for me but anyway I went to the service started a family squeezed in college and then into the corruptive world so now that I'm retired maybe I'll give it a shot anyway I do enjoy your video's keep em coming and I'll be your #1 fan. lol

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimm. I think w're all cut from the same stock. Started out as little kids loving airplanes and years late still looking up to the skies when we hear one pass over. Sometimes the only difference is the opportunity to take flying lessons. I was sidetracked by life also and didn't take my first flying lesson till I was 28.

You "flyboys" have all the glamour! LOL

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I'm still looking for the glamour.

Thanks for sharing, Jim. Love your videos. What kind of hours/experience do part 91 operators/insurance companies want to see before you can get a single pilot type rating? Is the M-2 part of the 500 series type rating?

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

The M2 is a 525 type rating. So, the 500 doesn't cover it. What I've seen is them adding additional time required with a mentor pilot before they'll cover you single pilot and that time varies.

@Sycamoreguitarlessons

7 жыл бұрын

captmoonbeam interesting. Thanks for your response! So the 525 is a separate type rating from the 500/550? I thought there was like a blanket rating for all 500 series aircraft except the 560.

Gorgeous last-ish flight. You should carry an electric skateboard/folding scooter to explore beyond the pilot lounge...would make better video than lounge shots between flights:)

@GaryMCurran

8 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, you don't want to copy Steve-O, really. Besides, all the walking is good exercise.

@stupid314

8 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, Steve-O is copying Casey Neistat.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

This is all true and both make great videos but, we all take little pieces from each other and I will never out Stevo or Neistat either one. Hopefully one day I'll have my own style.

@GaryMCurran

8 жыл бұрын

captmoonbeam I would say you do have your own style. I've watched a couple of Casey's videos, and honestly, I'm not very captivated with them. Then again, it's the subject matter that keeps me interested, and both Steve and Jim are doing what I wish I could still be doing. :D

What are the two little orange balls and one silver one on windshield divider for?

Hurry up and wait! The corporates pilots creed.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

So True.

get yourself a platinum card from AMEX. you get free lounge access at most major airports. it looks as though you can use it, considering southwest has no lounge access. i must say that you deal with delays with such ................equanimity.

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

Thaks, I need to do that.

To me the external noise was a little much. I have watched some other video and you could not hear hardly any noise. How does that work. Great video.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

That was done with a digital recorder plugged into the intercom.

Captmoonbeam dose the M2 have reverse thrust and a nose wheel tiller? Thanks again for sharing.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Neither one. It does have a ground flap setting and great brakes.

Hey Capt. is there a verticle adjustment to the cockpit seats? Looked like your head was a little close to the ceiling.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Yes. The pilots seats in the airplane go up and down. I think it's mostly the camera angle.

Do you get paid only when you are in the air, or are you on retainer. I know personal stuff. I am not a pilot and won't be one but I am hook on your page, and Steveo and others. Your the best, very educational..

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. That's no problem. I'm on a salary and get paid the same amount each month

On another video you showed the "landing flaps" which extended down at the same time of the spoiler deployment. Is this common on most citation jets or just the M2? There are a couple CJ3's at my home airport and I was not aware of this feature so now I'm curious.

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

It's all of the CE-525's which are the CJ's and the M2. I'm not aware of any other Citations that have the ground flap setting.

Is the M2 easier to fly than other single pilot jets? You make it look easy, that's for sure.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I can only compare it to the Mustang which is the other single pilot jet I've flown. Of the two I prefer the M2.

13,001 subscriber!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pushing me over the top :)

Hey Cap, does the FAA allow single jet pilots to use the lavatory mid flight if autopilot is enabled?

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

No

Capt, u have my dream job, lol

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

It's definitely not boring.

Try putting the mic inside of your headset. It will pickup ATC and your voice. That's how I did it back in the day.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

What? When I do that I'll definitely get it on video. Might even make a picture of it my thumb nail.

@110knotscfii

8 жыл бұрын

Worked for me, but you may need to remove the felt wind filter. Also remove the clip or you'll make the news. "Pilot injured by headset"

Captian how long have you been flying and where did you learn, thank you.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thirty years and my first flying lessons where out on Memphis International.

So, you fly the airliners quite a bit, approx. how many miles per year do you accumulate, just wondering. Thanks!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Hey Bossa. I don't know. I occasionally use them for a Southwest ticket but I don't really track it.

You went to Elliott right before the lobby renovations were done, guess you'll have to come back again. Do you remember who the pilot was that you did the test flight with?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I wish I did. He was a local guy and I think he normally flies an Excel.

@matthewgreen6718

8 жыл бұрын

+captmoonbeam I think you might have flown with my uncle Tony. He does a lot of test flights for Elliott and he flies an Excel. Wish I would have been there when you brought the plane in.

i love airplanes

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

So do I.

My uncle is getting a citation m2!

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I think he'll love it. It's a great airplane.

Completely solo in an empty plane on a beautiful day, my favorite way to fly.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Roger that. It was a great flight.

If you are flying solo and you are at cruising altitude would you dare to go to the toilet for one minute or so (e.g. if you had the runs)?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I've never been in that position. I have a friend who did get horribly sick on a flight and he ended up in a terrible mess.

Why swap an aircraft with so few hours? Different options on the new one?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I was joking about the reason but, the buyer wanted a used plane and the seller was able to get a new one with a warranty on it. They both got what they were looking for and it was a win/win.

Hi capitan you should off hope on the tripacer 😂🤗🇵🇷🛫🛩🛩👮🏼why sell the M 2 with such low hours.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

He got one with a new warranty.

This is gonna be a pretty stupid question I know, but just out of curiosity, if you fly the M2 solo, can you get off the controls and use the restroom or not?

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

No. But if you did the auto pilot would fly it.

If a jet is rated for a single pilot do you still have to have a copilot for multiple passengers? Thanks.

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

No. But your operations specifications for a 135 operator may require it and often passengers will request two pilots.

Yeah, that's a Tri-Pacer. Glides like a brick.

@valerievzqz

8 жыл бұрын

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How about some Screenshots of the new Garmin 3000 at work? That's what is really interesting... (We know your face, do not need to see it so often, so long... don't get me wrong please, but PFD and MFD is better!)

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Ok, it's on my list. More Garmin time.

Not a TriPacer. No back window. It's a Piper Colt two seater.

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I should have looked up what type airplane it was instead of guessing and put an annotation in the video.

@norbute

8 жыл бұрын

Used to own a brand new 1957 TriPacer just after I got my private ticket back then. Long time ago and a lot of great memories.

Is that a single pilot airplane because you have no passenger also try attaching that lapel mic your headset

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

It's single pilot with or without passengers on board.

Why on earth would they sell the M2 after only two hundred plus hours? Its still practically new.

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

Cessna had a buyer who wanted a used low time M2. They also had a deal fall through with a new M2 coming off the assembly line. This was a three way deal that worked for everyone. We got the low time M2 and a fresh warranty.

The old hurry up and wait, know it well.

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

just waiting as fast as I can.

Roll with the punches, that's why I went airlines. Set schedule always known! 🤓

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael. there are some huge airline advantages and that's one.

@michae8jackson378

8 жыл бұрын

+captmoonbeam yea but there are plenty on your side. Bottom line we do what we love. Not always my case, this is my second professional life. Gave a good business career up to become a lowly paid First Officer on a Regional! 😳

How's the Caravan coming along?

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I've got 30 hours in it now.

@ryanmoeller3308

8 жыл бұрын

captmoonbeam That's awesome! Miss the M2?

Is 215 kts. the normal cruising speed for the M2?

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

You were probably looking at the indicated airspeed. It normally cruises at a true airspeed of 400 kts.

@bermudaguy1

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the response. So where is the true airspeed located so I'm able to follow along?

Do you ever kick back and read a book while autopilot is flying?

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

No that would look so bad to the guy sitting behind you that's paying you.

captmoonbeam you should go on patreon, so you can make money with the vids

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

Don't know much about it, Maybe I should look into it.

My missions are 2200 km and 2800 km. I am considering an M2 Am I an optimist?

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

Cessna says the max IFR range at 41,000 ft with a 100 nm range alternate is 2,400 km (+/- 4%)

@antoinezabal9510

6 жыл бұрын

They also say maximum range is 1550 nautical miles which equates to 2867 km.. I imagine that is a ferry range with two pilots on board. adding 7 % for vectoring . it is a very close call. thanks for your input. Do you know about the Tamarac active winglets that are supposed to improve range? they are installed by Cessna and are FAA certified.

That's where I live Eden Prairie. PM me next time I'll buy you lunch

@captmoonbeam

6 жыл бұрын

thanks Dave.

Hmm, you said you were flying all by your self... I heard your "female" co pilot say "traffic at your two o'clock" so the shot of the cabin... I think she was hiding in the restroom... jk :) It was the inflight warning system

@jakoblilja4869

8 жыл бұрын

I think it was ATC but I'm not sure

@StraightUpGaming123

8 жыл бұрын

That was the airplanes traffic system talking

@captmoonbeam

8 жыл бұрын

I think she has a lovely voice.

rich rich rich

@captmoonbeam

7 жыл бұрын

thanks Dekyla.

"Well it's been a long day" is out of sync