Paul listening to the controller on the video it is easier now to understand than in the plane with some background noise. However I was in their backyard so I am the one that has to listen carefully since that is their method of speech. Little tricky but it all worked out.
Dave just now saw your message. You can fly that approach on MSFS the same way. It was a GPS approach. Coming into St. Marteen with the people taking pictures was fun. Thanks for watching.
A couple cool cats (SkyCats) with a cool plane I do say. Being a pilot myself for many years (1971 onwards) it is refreshing to watch you both interact with fun and professionalism. Of course the final approach and smooth landing at Saint Maarten's puts the icing on the proverbial cake...dang, would love to do the same. The CJ4 must be the loveliest single pilot machine to do it with I am sure. A pleasure to view your videos...
Grant thanks for the nice comments. Yes have fun but we also pay attention to the important steps in conducting the approach. Weather was perfect so that helped. You ought to watch our last video where we landed in Bar Harbor Maine right after minimums! Thanks for watching.
Stawek, thanks for your comments. We do have fun when we fly which I guess shows. Interesting going into St. Marteen with all the people taking pictures. I feel very lucky to be able to fly such a great plane. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the comments. Yes we are older but still enjoying flying. Lots of hours between the two of us, and lots of stories. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Hello Captain! Recently I learned how to pilot the CJ-4 on Microsoft Flight Simulator. Very nice experience. I love to do the automatic VNAV descent with this bird. It know where he go 😂 Regards from CYUL
@@flyingpedal Hope all is well in Montreal! Never flown there but most of the other Canadian cities. I also have the MSFS with the CJ4 but have to get a stronger computer to operate it. Will help to stay current. My CJ4 is a great airplane for me since I do like to fly single pilot sometimes. Going to San Juan on Saturday leaving a t 7 am. You can follow on flightaware. Probably do a video too. Bon Jour
Michel Rail No Michael when you are at our altitude which was at 45,000’ then one pilot has to be on oxygen . When single pilot then over 35,000’ oxygen at all times. This is for a sudden decompression event.
S Jamison You are correct to a point, but I think they had issues way before reaching 35000’ and slowly became incapacitated and just all passed out and the rest is history.
Larry I have always been crazy because it kept me from going insane! A line from Waylon Jennings. After I landed I went there hoping to get blasted by a large jet taking off but not one showed up and I had to leave. My wife agrees with you. Delta Alpha.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Could also have been the camera focal length. Made me think about Air Canada flight 624 that landed short due to an insidious vertical guidance problem. Maybe not your situation, but this is interesting reading: code7700.com/case_study_air_canada_624.htm By the way, curious to know what prevents a passenger from opening the door in mid-flight because the Citation door opens outwards. Is there some kind of pressure-controlled lock that prevents someone from opening the door when the cabin is pressurised?
Arawak_Celtic No, we Check the bottle before every flight then test the masks prior to every flight by pressing a red test button to make sure there is proper flow. We also have a shut off handle we pull to shut the Oxygen off after every flight since they can leak on their own. The masks are very uncomfortable but lifesavers if you have a rapid decompression at a very high altitude. At 45K feet conscious time is measured in seconds after a sudden decompression which is rare but possible.
Above 35000 feet, one pilot must have a mask on at all times. We alternate because it is ver uncomfortable. However flying single pilot, then over 35K a mask is a must.
And I thought that beach was swim suits optional! Another great video, your cockpit management is the best. Question , on the way back can you make it non stop to Latrobe?
Richard we could have but we still have to stop at an airport of entry and for us that is Wilmington NC, since it pretty much on a straight line home. We thought about clearing at San Juan then going direct but stuck with our original plan. The beaches may be clothing optional but I didn't see any Adam or Eves.
Carl CARDON Carl you are right, and our mistake has been noted. Actually it is a big mistake and we apologize. One thing it is a beautiful area and I hope to return next spring. Thanks for your comments.
Ok here is the route. KLBE IHD CLB-NDB AR3 NUCAR G446 GTK PJM. They did give us new routes closer to Puerto Rico and routed us over SLUGO intersection if my memory serves me right. I filed for a route that hugs the Bahamas and other Islands rather than go straight over the ocean. Only added minutes to our flight and kept us closer to land in case of emergencies. Did the RNAV approach into TNCM which worked out well however the weather was perfect. Thanks for watching.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Thanks for sharing I appreciate by the way I like to follow your channel I have a passion for aviation and also an aircraft dispatcher working for an airline company
Carl, yes we know we made a mistake in the video. Thanks for pointing that out. Many people from our part of the world do just refer to the islands as the Virgin Islands but that is wrong, and may upset the residents of those living in the West Indies. We can’t wait to return, and will acknowledge our error if we make another video. Stay safe and blue skies!
Boy that controller was hard to understand. Great job, guys! Can't wait for your flight home.
Paul listening to the controller on the video it is easier now to understand than in the plane with some background noise. However I was in their backyard so I am the one that has to listen carefully since that is their method of speech. Little tricky but it all worked out.
I bet that approach was amazing !! I am going to have to fly this same approach in the cj4 on msfs2020..lol. thank you for sharing your flight
Dave just now saw your message. You can fly that approach on MSFS the same way. It was a GPS approach. Coming into St. Marteen with the people taking pictures was fun. Thanks for watching.
A couple cool cats (SkyCats) with a cool plane I do say. Being a pilot myself for many years (1971 onwards) it is refreshing to watch you both interact with fun and professionalism. Of course the final approach and smooth landing at Saint Maarten's puts the icing on the proverbial cake...dang, would love to do the same. The CJ4 must be the loveliest single pilot machine to do it with I am sure. A pleasure to view your videos...
Grant thanks for the nice comments. Yes have fun but we also pay attention to the important steps in conducting the approach. Weather was perfect so that helped. You ought to watch our last video where we landed in Bar Harbor Maine right after minimums! Thanks for watching.
Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing and happy tailwinds.
benakay Benakay thanks for the nice comment and thanks also for watching. Hope you have great tail winds as well.
I absolutely love watching you guys enjoying this beautiful plane in such amazing places. Definitely an inspiration (: Hope all is well.
It is a beautiful plane because it is really fast and well equipped! Thanks for watching.
I do like you guys. What a calm and how much fun. (:
Stawek, thanks for your comments. We do have fun when we fly which I guess shows. Interesting going into St. Marteen with all the people taking pictures. I feel very lucky to be able to fly such a great plane. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the slow motion landing nice touch.
Thanks Tom. Mike is very good at editing the videos. He is getting better all the time.
Nice job guys, loved it.
Thanks Jay Dee! Trip of a lifetime for me. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Tanks for sharing Mon!
You are welcome Pete! Sorry for the late reply, but your comment just showed up. I am assuming you fly professionally? What area do you fly
@@citation80hbflyer38 we are in a M2. Enjoy your videos.
hope we see a CJ4+ version in the future
Great flight guys thank girls the ride.🛬🏝
Thanks for watching Ben! Glad you enjoyed the flight.
You guys crack me up. Nice to see older dents flying the fancy jet. Tired of seeing young kids flying the planes. Have fun.
Thanks for the comments. Yes we are older but still enjoying flying. Lots of hours between the two of us, and lots of stories. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
Very funny two guys waiting for a new toy 😂congrats well done thnk you for sharing
Thanks Marin. We make it a good time but take the flying very serious.
Good experienced team!!
Thanks Pierre for watching. We enjoy sharing our experiences flying a very nice plane. Interesting to view a flight from the cockpit.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Hello Captain! Recently I learned how to pilot the CJ-4 on Microsoft Flight Simulator. Very nice experience. I love to do the automatic VNAV descent with this bird. It know where he go 😂
Regards from CYUL
@@flyingpedal Hope all is well in Montreal! Never flown there but most of the other Canadian cities. I also have the MSFS with the CJ4 but have to get a stronger computer to operate it. Will help to stay current. My CJ4 is a great airplane for me since I do like to fly single pilot sometimes. Going to San Juan on Saturday leaving a t 7 am. You can follow on flightaware. Probably do a video too. Bon Jour
What's with the O2? The pilot went to the boy's room?
Michel Rail No Michael when you are at our altitude which was at 45,000’ then one pilot has to be on oxygen . When single pilot then over 35,000’ oxygen at all times. This is for a sudden decompression event.
Wow. I didn't know that, but it makes sense. Sorry for my ignorance. I can't fly over 10,000 in my 172. ;-) Thanks for the quick answer.
S Jamison You are correct to a point, but I think they had issues way before reaching 35000’ and slowly became incapacitated and just all passed out and the rest is history.
Confirms people are crazy -- waiting along the beach to see an airplane land!!!! But I did enjoy the slow-mo landing and blue water approach.
Larry I have always been crazy because it kept me from going insane! A line from Waylon Jennings. After I landed I went there hoping to get blasted by a large jet taking off but not one showed up and I had to leave. My wife agrees with you. Delta Alpha.
Awesome video! Except for the weakest marshalling job! Blue skies
Any chance to fly this aircraft Sr ?
That final approach looked a little low. Or was that on purpose to thrill the crowd on the beach? 😊
No we were following the GPS approach and using the vertical guidance. I think it seems low because the end of the runway is very close to the water.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Could also have been the camera focal length. Made me think about Air Canada flight 624 that landed short due to an insidious vertical guidance problem. Maybe not your situation, but this is interesting reading: code7700.com/case_study_air_canada_624.htm
By the way, curious to know what prevents a passenger from opening the door in mid-flight because the Citation door opens outwards. Is there some kind of pressure-controlled lock that prevents someone from opening the door when the cabin is pressurised?
Where you guys been? I miss your flights!
Richard, we should be posting a few videos very soon. Thanks
Do you guys usually test the oxygen mid-flight?
Arawak_Celtic No, we Check the bottle before every flight then test the masks prior to every flight by pressing a red test button to make sure there is proper flow. We also have a shut off handle we pull to shut the Oxygen off after every flight since they can leak on their own. The masks are very uncomfortable but lifesavers if you have a rapid decompression at a very high altitude. At 45K feet conscious time is measured in seconds after a sudden decompression which is rare but possible.
Good stuff. Thanks! How about a little background about how you started flying unless I missed it in one of your vids.
When are we going to Bermuda? I love Bermuda!!! Great golf courses in Bermuda!
Sounds good to me. I actually supplied all the steel for the jail in Bermuda in the late 90's. Never been there however.
Awesome video, must have been a difficult “business” trip!
Actually it was. With the last hurricane their infrastructure still needs lots of work.
That was fun to watch
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it.
So why was he on the oxygen mask?
Above 35000 feet, one pilot must have a mask on at all times. We alternate because it is ver uncomfortable. However flying single pilot, then over 35K a mask is a must.
You`re wellcome.
And I thought that beach was swim suits optional! Another great video, your cockpit management is the best. Question , on the way back can you make it non stop to Latrobe?
Richard we could have but we still have to stop at an airport of entry and for us that is Wilmington NC, since it pretty much on a straight line home. We thought about clearing at San Juan then going direct but stuck with our original plan. The beaches may be clothing optional but I didn't see any Adam or Eves.
What happened you havent made a video for a while
Just a small mistake: Saint Martin/Sint Maarten is not part of the Virgin Islands.
Carl CARDON Carl you are right, and our mistake has been noted. Actually it is a big mistake and we apologize. One thing it is a beautiful area and I hope to return next spring. Thanks for your comments.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Don't hesitate to come to Martinique where I'm from. There are very beautiful Islands all around, especially the Grenadines.
Can i get the route please??
Ok here is the route. KLBE IHD CLB-NDB AR3 NUCAR G446 GTK PJM. They did give us new routes closer to Puerto Rico and routed us over SLUGO intersection if my memory serves me right. I filed for a route that hugs the Bahamas and other Islands rather than go straight over the ocean. Only added minutes to our flight and kept us closer to land in case of emergencies. Did the RNAV approach into TNCM which worked out well however the weather was perfect. Thanks for watching.
@@citation80hbflyer38 Thanks for sharing I appreciate by the way I like to follow your channel I have a passion for aviation and also an aircraft dispatcher working for an airline company
Nive video..only St Maarten is not part of the VI
Harald You are correct. Thanks for the information. Like flying, everything should be precise.
You know you're old when you call a Gulfstream a "Grumman."
nocalsteve Yes you are correct! We are getting old but still young at heart! Thanks for watching.
Sint Maarten is not in the Virgin Islands.
Carl, yes we know we made a mistake in the video. Thanks for pointing that out. Many people from our part of the world do just refer to the islands as the Virgin Islands but that is wrong, and may upset the residents of those living in the West Indies. We can’t wait to return, and will acknowledge our error if we make another video. Stay safe and blue skies!
@@citation80hbflyer38 thank you, it's my pleasure to fly all the way to the US from Martinique where I live ;-).
You commented the same thing two years ago!
@@beckramsey7746 hahaha, that's true. Yearly recurring complaint check ✅