Flying in the Islands was and is a dream come true,,,I'm a retired pilot and flew for PRINAIR a few years back in the 70's and 85"s I wish I could go back to those great years,,,,,,nice talking to you,,,,,,,,
I've flown this trip several times, but San Juan to St. Thomas, and from there to the mainland US. I worked around those Cessna 402 in the 90s. This airline is pretty safe. They weigh you and your baggage and you sit accordingly to keep the airplane CG and weight in check. Just hope in the future, the San Juan operation get bigger airplanes like Cape Air in the New England area. But for now, the 402 has earn its keep. Oh, the title should say San Juan, Puerto Rico, not the other way around.
I have done this flight a few times, always a joy. They put your luggage in these compartments behind the engines. As an employee of American Airlines I fly standby direct, but sometimes trips become congested at the last minute leaving San Juan to NYC. Hence I have found myself using Cape Air to St Thomas and then flying home from there with no issues. Always good to have a plan B.
in 2019 I flew Cape Air from USVI St Croix to PR and I took up the camera to shoot a video like this as one flying so low, but I was told by the captain to turn off the camera and I was alone. No idea why, grumpy young guy...
A great flight,I always enjoyed those flights between St Thomas and San Juan on the small airplanes especially the Prinair Herons.
Flying in the Islands was and is a dream come true,,,I'm a retired pilot and flew for PRINAIR a few years back in the 70's and 85"s I wish I could go back to those great years,,,,,,nice talking to you,,,,,,,,
I flew RT many times from San Juan to St Thomas in the 1970's with Prinair, Air Indies, Antilles AirBoats, TransCommuter.
I've flown this trip several times, but San Juan to St. Thomas, and from there to the mainland US. I worked around those Cessna 402 in the 90s. This airline is pretty safe. They weigh you and your baggage and you sit accordingly to keep the airplane CG and weight in check. Just hope in the future, the San Juan operation get bigger airplanes like Cape Air in the New England area. But for now, the 402 has earn its keep. Oh, the title should say San Juan, Puerto Rico, not the other way around.
I love that he went through his Checklist 💯
I was afraid when I saw this. First he did not have a co pilot then he was checking through his check list. 😂. But he did excellent
Captain did a great job.
The last time I flew between San Juan and St. Thomas, a very long time ago, it was aboard an Eastern Airlines 727!
I have done this flight a few times, always a joy. They put your luggage in these compartments behind the engines. As an employee of American Airlines I fly standby direct, but sometimes trips become congested at the last minute leaving San Juan to NYC. Hence I have found myself using Cape Air to St Thomas and then flying home from there with no issues. Always good to have a plan B.
Nice flight. 402 cap air ! Cessna.
9K Leading the way 9 at a time! ✈
Personally I have not fly on such small aircraft,but I enjoy,thanks.
No communication with control tower - the guy just taxi out and take off -
This like flying a Fred flinstone plane - instruments are analog and no copilot
I wonder how long is that flight?
30 minutes the most,,,,,
It was 35 minutes the time I took it
someone was not paying attention to the flight briefing from the captain...
My boy, you need to shut that window 😂
Wow, I didn't know United was still in business 😮
in 2019 I flew Cape Air from USVI St Croix to PR and I took up the camera to shoot a video like this as one flying so low, but I was told by the captain to turn off the camera and I was alone. No idea why, grumpy young guy...
I wonder how much is the ticket?
It was $136 when I paid for it but the flight price fluctuates.
Just one pilot that’s no safe how about if he has heart attack?
The pilot is a young guy,,,,,,,
I thought the same when I was onboard. It was difficult to get me in but they calmed me down.
Then it is not a good day for all on board…
Ancient avionics.
What happen if the pilot has a heart attack
Well then most likely everybody else on board will also have a heart attack😮
no co-pilot ?