Never stop making these videos brother, working on getting my private pilots license and your channel has been a blessing, especially love how you transcribe the ATC communications, keep it up!
Martin, I just told my Wife to get her passport renewed and I’ll take her to Bimini in a C182. We had plans to go to Asheville, NC KAVL in November, but the flooding up there has us looking to go elsewhere. Thanks for your videos. Were inspired to take our first trip to the Bahamas!
Awesome! I hope you and your wife enjoy your trip to Bimini. Maybe add a little island hopping once you are in the Bahamas; we didn’t and later thought it would have been a good add-on. Regards, Martin
It really was quite simple, easier than I had imagined prior to this first flight we made to the Bahamas. In reality, the hardest part of this trip was navigating our way through the airport in Bimini to get to the ramp and our airplane. - Martin
I love your videos Martin!.. I used to fly for the airlines and lost my medical, I miss flying so much.. Watching your videos brings back a little piece of flying, thank you.😊
Hi Martin… Enjoyed the video. Brought back memories of flying over to Nassau in the late 70’s from MIA. Your unhurried approach to your flights is a good example for us to follow. Very professional! 👍
Great video as always Martin. I had always thought you were suppose to stay in the plane and they came out to you and that they would get very upset if you exited the plane before they came out. Good info to know.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Different customs offices have different procedures and expectations. That’s why the CBP GA Fact Sheets are so helpful; they tell you exactly what to do at a specific location. - Martin
Good to see you and Becky living the good life! You both deserve it! Tomorrow morning, we head back to Iowa one more time this year. We should be in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. You're probably down in Florida for the winter already? Rick in Tucson. Enjoy!
Toller profesioneller Flug und schöne Meeresbilder, Martin! 😎 Das vorgehen beim Zollanmeldung mit eAPIS und Telefonanruf erinnert ein wenig, wie wir das in der Schweiz jeweils machen müssen. Allerdings kommt selten tatsächlich jemand von der Grenzwache kontrollieren, sonst gilt man beim verstreichen von ETD oder ETA als "abgefertigt".
Just come cross ur channel so getting caught up and I agree 12:01 view with ship is stunning!!!. I live in New Hampahire cross near a lake with airport called Dillant Hopkins Airport. Its in Keene NH where that incodent I've heard a few years ago with a plane NTSB release the political report saying had something to so with failing injectors.
You can find many reports of this on the web. Here is one of them: www.caribbeanskytours.com/members/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2949 - Martin
3 Aspens...would you do that again if you did it over? I'm making the decision now and I don't see the 3rd screen being used much, other than the timers....any advice would be appreciated. Love your channel thanks!
@@robertsummers5264 Good question... I think that's a toss. I do like the Aspen setup which gives e the ability to see things like a dedicated traffic display and timers at a glance. At the same time, all-Garmin would have slightly better integration, e.g. display of autopilot modes on the PFD instead of the dedicated mode annunciator panel I have now. I could be perfectly content with either one, as both companies know how to get the job done well.
That was a fast "three mile final" from the Embraer jet, and cleared quite quickly. Makes me think about non-towered. Is there a rule once a plane broadcasts their "on final" what about if your holding in a L39 jet and some smuck in a "buck fifty" radio's 'on a straight in five mile final.' 🤪 Beautiful blue water around the island. 🌏🇦🇺
Thanks, John - I agree, the whole area (and the water in particular) are stunningly beautiful. As for a clear rule which says when to hold short and when to go: no, there isn't one for non-controlled airports. Back in the old days, even the distance from touchdown was at best a rough estimate. So it's at our discretion, and of course we try to be careful and not take chances, while also being reasonably efficient. - Martin
Good question. Turbo-normalization would indeed be very nice to have (who wouldn't like the extra speed and altitude capability!), but it's not something that I think of as required, based on where I live. If I lived in the western half of the country, I'd probably think differently. And who knows, maybe one day I'll get a TAT system added. - Martin
The GDL52 can do that, but as you correctly pointed out, my iPad already gets ADS-B data (traffic and FIS-B weather) from the GTN 750Xi. The additional function which the GDL52 performs in my setup is it receives SiriusXM weather and feeds it to the iPad and Garmin Pilot. I highlighted a few of the reasons why I prefer SXM over FIS-B weather in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/EoVtAgW5vsA/v-deo.html Regards, Martin
Nice Saturday morning bonus. Nothing beats Bahamas flying as it is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world in my books. Did you have a chance to take in any of the other Outer Islands? Thanks for sharing.
The AC has made a huge difference to our flying this summer. And while not quite the Bahamas, we are planning another trip to Florida in the Bonanza in October - that should be a good test for the AC. - Martin
Maybe I don’t understand what precisely you are asking, but yes, that is what customs does - they inspect arriving aircraft (and their passengers). The instructions said to leave the doors open so that customs officers could visually inspect the inside. Regards, Martin
@@martinpauly. Yes. You can get your clearance on the ground by phone but that doesn’t mean you can cross the ATIS. Have to be squawking and talking. So you will still need to get up to around 6k before you can continue.
So if it's IFR or a ceiling below 5000, we can get a clearance and release on the ground? Just wondering how we could depart legally and fly through a ceiling to 6000 to reach Miami.
That was Awesome!! Thanks! So, you moved. That means that gives me MORE Jaarsma bakery goods that you don't get. LOL I will send you some Dutch Letters or whatever you would like. :) KPEA
@@eminye1 although I must admit when the TWR at PBI asked if you had the numbers, I thought he meant the ATIS…not sight of the runway numbers…but I think you were right, considering he reminded you it was the Southern parallel runway….I guess they’ve had their share of screw ups on that 🙄….either way I thought it was a strange question 🤪
You know what? I had not even noticed that until you commented on it. My bad! Now I wonder what a trip like that might have looked like back in the 1800s. Too bad they didn't have GoPros and UA-cam to capture it! - Martin
Never stop making these videos brother, working on getting my private pilots license and your channel has been a blessing, especially love how you transcribe the ATC communications, keep it up!
Glad you are enjoying the channel, and I wish you all the best for getting your private pilot certificate!
- Martin
Your videos are really first-rate. Love that you show how you interact with your avionics, airport charts, etc. So instructional. "Good job, baby." :)
Thank you, Jim. I’m happy to hear you enjoy this format.
- Martin
Martin, I just told my Wife to get her passport renewed and I’ll take her to Bimini in a C182. We had plans to go to Asheville, NC KAVL in November, but the flooding up there has us looking to go elsewhere. Thanks for your videos. Were inspired to take our first trip to the Bahamas!
Awesome! I hope you and your wife enjoy your trip to Bimini. Maybe add a little island hopping once you are in the Bahamas; we didn’t and later thought it would have been a good add-on.
Regards,
Martin
I always enjoy watching your full length flight videos. Excellent piloting and footage as always! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much, Nathan - glad to hear!
- Martin
I always wondered how complicated a process it is flying in from the Bahamas! Thanks for the video showing how easy it is.
It really was quite simple, easier than I had imagined prior to this first flight we made to the Bahamas. In reality, the hardest part of this trip was navigating our way through the airport in Bimini to get to the ramp and our airplane.
- Martin
I love your videos Martin!.. I used to fly for the airlines and lost my medical, I miss flying so much.. Watching your videos brings back a little piece of flying, thank you.😊
The trip was a lot of fun, thanks for posting
Glad you enjoyed the flight!
- Martin
Magnificent filming i enjoyed the flight so much thanks for having us Captian, wishing you all the best 🌹
As always, thank you for coming along on the trip!
- Martin
Another pro presentation Martin, thanks for your exceptional videography.
My pleasure - glad you enjoyed the flight!
- Martin
Thanks for the ride - great scenery
My pleasure, Harry!
- Martin
Hi Martin… Enjoyed the video. Brought back memories of flying over to Nassau in the late 70’s from MIA. Your unhurried approach to your flights is a good example for us to follow. Very professional! 👍
Thank you, Richard. Glad you enjoyed the video.
- Martin
Great flight. The video quality is much improved.
Thank you, James.
It’s amazing what the more recent GoPro cameras can do, compared to the early models.
- Martin
Oh I like the addition of the tail cam, thanks Martin!
It’s been very useful to have!
- Martin
Great video as always Martin. I had always thought you were suppose to stay in the plane and they came out to you and that they would get very upset if you exited the plane before they came out. Good info to know.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Different customs offices have different procedures and expectations. That’s why the CBP GA Fact Sheets are so helpful; they tell you exactly what to do at a specific location.
- Martin
Great video, Martin! Seems like a very approachable trip!
Thanks, Andrew. Yes, it was pretty straightforward in the end.
- Martin
Great video and views. Thank you Martin.
Glad you enjoyed the views! Of course, the Bahamas make that easy!
- Martin
Thanks For Sharing Martin Nice Flight
Glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Very nice flight. Love your video
UA-cam needs a "love" button. Sweet video buddy!
Thank you, Kevin!
- Martin
Nice flight Martin. Agree with comments why not have a more prominent sign. Enjoyed your trip.
Thanks, Ken. Glad I'm not alone with regard to the signage at the customs building.
Regards,
Martin
Good to see you and Becky living the good life! You both deserve it! Tomorrow morning, we head back to Iowa one more time this year. We should be in Cedar Rapids Tuesday. You're probably down in Florida for the winter already? Rick in Tucson. Enjoy!
I’ll miss you this time around, Rick (work travel). Enjoy your stay in Iowa!
- Martin
Love your post thanks
Thanks, Bernie!
- Martin
Very nice footage 👌🏻
The Bahamas are truly a beautiful part of the world! Glad you enjoyed seeing the footage of this island paradise!
- Martin
Hi Martin another very interesting video! 👍🙏🏻
@@user-iw3mr2lv6f Glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Great flight, no mention of the new customs requirement to have the "adult" wrist band for return entry... 😊
Well… there’s more to life than dealing with customs… 👍
- Martin
Thank you interesting flight.
Thanks for coming along - glad you enjoyed the flight.
- Martin
Toller profesioneller Flug und schöne Meeresbilder, Martin! 😎
Das vorgehen beim Zollanmeldung mit eAPIS und Telefonanruf erinnert ein wenig, wie wir das in der Schweiz jeweils machen müssen. Allerdings kommt selten tatsächlich jemand von der Grenzwache kontrollieren, sonst gilt man beim verstreichen von ETD oder ETA als "abgefertigt".
thanks for sharing
Absolutely! 👍
Just come cross ur channel so getting caught up and I agree 12:01 view with ship is stunning!!!. I live in New Hampahire cross near a lake with airport called Dillant Hopkins Airport. Its in Keene NH where that incodent I've heard a few years ago with a plane NTSB release the political report saying had something to so with failing injectors.
Thanks for the comment - yes, those views of the water were fantastic, and the cameras actually did a nice job capturing that.
- Martin
Cool video. thx
My pleasure!
- Martin
Hi.....curious the Before and After Bahamian rate increase? Fun trip!
You can find many reports of this on the web. Here is one of them:
www.caribbeanskytours.com/members/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2949
- Martin
3 Aspens...would you do that again if you did it over? I'm making the decision now and I don't see the 3rd screen being used much, other than the timers....any advice would be appreciated. Love your channel thanks!
I’d get three again if going the Aspen route. The space is useful, and shoukd one ever fail, I’d still have a lot of functionality left.
- Martin
@@martinpauly I take it from your comment that if you started over again you would not go the Aspen route? All Garmin? Thx again for your work.
@@robertsummers5264 Good question... I think that's a toss. I do like the Aspen setup which gives e the ability to see things like a dedicated traffic display and timers at a glance. At the same time, all-Garmin would have slightly better integration, e.g. display of autopilot modes on the PFD instead of the dedicated mode annunciator panel I have now. I could be perfectly content with either one, as both companies know how to get the job done well.
That was a fast "three mile final" from the Embraer jet, and cleared quite quickly.
Makes me think about non-towered. Is there a rule once a plane broadcasts their "on final" what about if your holding in a L39 jet and some smuck in a "buck fifty" radio's
'on a straight in five mile final.' 🤪
Beautiful blue water around the island.
🌏🇦🇺
Thanks, John - I agree, the whole area (and the water in particular) are stunningly beautiful.
As for a clear rule which says when to hold short and when to go: no, there isn't one for non-controlled airports. Back in the old days, even the distance from touchdown was at best a rough estimate. So it's at our discretion, and of course we try to be careful and not take chances, while also being reasonably efficient.
- Martin
Great flight. With all the mods, why no turbo normalizer yet?
Good question. Turbo-normalization would indeed be very nice to have (who wouldn't like the extra speed and altitude capability!), but it's not something that I think of as required, based on where I live. If I lived in the western half of the country, I'd probably think differently.
And who knows, maybe one day I'll get a TAT system added.
- Martin
Hi Martin. Is the GDL 52 used to provide ADSB to the iPad for Foreflight/Garmin Pilot? Can the 750s not do that? Thanks!
The GDL52 can do that, but as you correctly pointed out, my iPad already gets ADS-B data (traffic and FIS-B weather) from the GTN 750Xi. The additional function which the GDL52 performs in my setup is it receives SiriusXM weather and feeds it to the iPad and Garmin Pilot. I highlighted a few of the reasons why I prefer SXM over FIS-B weather in a previous video: ua-cam.com/video/EoVtAgW5vsA/v-deo.html
Regards,
Martin
Nice Saturday morning bonus. Nothing beats Bahamas flying as it is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world in my books. Did you have a chance to take in any of the other Outer Islands? Thanks for sharing.
Since installing the AC, how has the comfort level been during the hot summer days? Any plans to return to the Bahamas to put the AC to the test?
The AC has made a huge difference to our flying this summer. And while not quite the Bahamas, we are planning another trip to Florida in the Bonanza in October - that should be a good test for the AC.
- Martin
You would think they could write "Customs" on their building in large letters. Typical Govt; user unfriendly.
Oh, that would make it much too easy! 🤣
- Martin
Hey Martin, curious if customs also inspects arriving aircraft.
Maybe I don’t understand what precisely you are asking, but yes, that is what customs does - they inspect arriving aircraft (and their passengers). The instructions said to leave the doors open so that customs officers could visually inspect the inside.
Regards,
Martin
With close proximity of Bimini to florida was it really necessary to gain altitude before contacting miami?..did silver do the same?
Yes, gaining altitude was necessary. Maybe a little less altitude would have been ok.
Comin' into Los Angeles
Bringin' in a couple of keys
Don't touch my bags if you please, mister customs man
Is it possible to pick up your IFR clearance from Miami Center by phone on the ground ?
That's a great question, Anthony. I hope somebody will chime in here with their experience.
- Martin
@@martinpauly it’s been a couple of decades since I flew to Freeport, Bahamas and back from Florida (VFR) 😳 Yet another great video btw 😊
@@martinpauly. Yes. You can get your clearance on the ground by phone but that doesn’t mean you can cross the ATIS. Have to be squawking and talking. So you will still need to get up to around 6k before you can continue.
So if it's IFR or a ceiling below 5000, we can get a clearance and release on the ground? Just wondering how we could depart legally and fly through a ceiling to 6000 to reach Miami.
That was Awesome!! Thanks! So, you moved. That means that gives me MORE Jaarsma bakery goods that you don't get. LOL I will send you some Dutch Letters or whatever you would like. :) KPEA
Don’t get your hopes up too much… 🤣
We were in Melbourne only for the winter.
- Martin
@@martinpauly Dang it. Thanks
Excellent radio telephony Martin, no "with you" nonsense.
Thank you. I'm sure I'm not perfect, but I try to be concise and efficient when talking to ATC.
- Martin
I liked it! Thanks Martin!🇺🇸👍
@@eminye1 although I must admit when the TWR at PBI asked if you had the numbers, I thought he meant the ATIS…not sight of the runway numbers…but I think you were right, considering he reminded you it was the Southern parallel runway….I guess they’ve had their share of screw ups on that 🙄….either way I thought it was a strange question 🤪
Trying to get the US in 1800? That’s the time period of that 15-star, 15-stripe flag.
You know what? I had not even noticed that until you commented on it. My bad!
Now I wonder what a trip like that might have looked like back in the 1800s. Too bad they didn't have GoPros and UA-cam to capture it!
- Martin
Good to know that you are still classified as an adult
Most of our pilots are not :)
🤣
Where are your lovely ifds?😂😂😂😂
They found a worthy new owner. I changed to GTNs for best compatibility with the Garmin autopilot.
- Martin
@@martinpauly yes understand. I hate this ifds like dog shit on my shoes. Would go with gtns any time. Best solution.
Usually Trumps plane is parked right there.
We did not see it there that day.
@@martinpauly Yes I saw that in the video. Still today mate, You make the best aviation videos. Love them.
Soo sun burnt