Flying the Citation XL to Key West

Flying the Cessna Citation private jet to the Key West International Airport. The takeoff and landing as well as the cockpit view and ATC communications are included in the flying portion of the video. The day after we land at Key West we rent some bicycles and ride to the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and Fort Zachary Taylor.
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[@k1mgy]

Mike is back! Someday hope we learn more about him and his career.

[@prereed]

What a refreshing view of Key West. 70 degrees sounds like paradise. Shorts and shirts no parkas. Thank you for such a wonderful treat.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching Henry.

[@saldun2603]

Absolutely the best place to relax "Key West" I have visited many times also got married there 2/14/2001 Always fun friendly and the only way to go is biking. Fort Zach beach is the best beach everyday. Thank you for your exciting flights. Be safe and well. Rick in Illinois

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Sal. This was my first time staying overnight and I really enjoyed the bikes. Will have to check out the beach next time.

[@saldun2603]

So many things to do as well or absolutely just the great weather in February and March very inviting very friendly. Places to go that is off the beaten path. Places to enjoy the best food off the strip in cozy restaurants.

[@vanallen9453]

...Good Morning Capt...a welcome video..for all of your loyal subscribers here...just emerging from the depths of the deep freeze...and looking around .. . for your reassuring and smiling face..thanks again...

[@gregalbert4033]

EYW was where I did my first solo flight when I was stationed at NAS Key West (NQX). There was NOT that kind of traffic back then (1988-90). But, I remember that approach!

[@Isaac-sj3jh]

Always good to see the Moonman with a new video!!

[@bombaytaxidriver]

Great video, thanks! Key West is always, always very busy! it's because for every PPL/CPL tyro/hour builder in the whole of Florida and their instructor, it's almost obligatory to do a day trip down to EYW.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks. I can't blame then. That would be a really fun trip for instructor and student.

[@nashguy207]

I always enjoy the extra curricular activities you include in the videos I seem to learn something in each one. Hope the family is doing well. Stay safe. Stay Healthy!

[@sir_palma]

Soft landing....like butter 👌🏼

[@douglangston]

Capt., I always enjoy all your videos, but this one is special to me from the back round music you used to the excellent camera work, I`ve watched this one dozens of times. Really appreciate the team work between you and Mike and knowing that Mike has retired makes it even more special to me. You both made a great team. I hope when you look back on these videos with Mike it brings you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction which you richly deserve. Thanks again..

[@nolanohana]

Rams Head, cool spot, small restaurant group from Annapolis, MD 👍🏻

[@captmoonbeam]

They've got a great Cuban sandwich

[@nancysmith4953]

Thanks for mentioning the "cloud streets". I saw those late January near Atlanta, and they were fascinating from the ground.

[@captmoonbeam]

I appreciate the feed back. I tend to second guess myself with things like that, asking if it's just me that finds it interesting.

[@benburke63]

That is AWESOME Captain 😊

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Ben.

[@TexDrinkwater]

The approach controller's frequent use of "break" made communication more confusing than it needed to be.

[@captmoonbeam]

My first time there and I was surprised at how busy it was.

[@Pilotwisco]

I came here to say the same thing. I feel like it set up pilots to try and simultaneously read back his instructions causing blocked comms. I would assume thats a military controller from the air station. Is the idea to comply and just not acknowledge? Whats the safest way to go about this? Nice video Jim!

[@Mike7478F]

Less is more!

[@alexsheppard8331]

@@bruno.henrique Tell that to ORD ground controllers.

[@k1mgy]

Seems non-standard. No read back on first transmission? Playing with fire?

[@michaellowe17]

I used to fly in and out of Key West a lot in the 1980s. I should not be surprised at how much more it has developed since then, but I am.

[@larrymayberry2312]

So happy to see you posting new content. Miss you guys. Stay safe

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Larry and you stay safe out there also.

[@alaingrenier9128]

Great 👍 video, thank you 🙏 for sharing ✈️🇨🇦

[@Weasel1970]

Another great video! I always enjoy being an arm chair copilot on your trips. It’s a wonderful mental break from the craziness going on right now. Thank you for taking the time to share this video with us.

[@CCitis]

Nice to go from the cold, to the beauty and warmth of the tropics!

[@papah7398]

Always enjoy your videos Captain...be safe in your travels.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks and you be safe out there also.

[@joesphbest3120]

My home town, nothing like when I lived there, has changed a lot in 50 yrs.

[@mattnycm3]

Glad to see you guys riding bikes and getting in some exercise along with sightseeing.

[@captmoonbeam]

I really enjoyed the ride but, watch out for the traffic.

[@thebeezyanddaddyshow9568]

Thanks for the new video!

[@captmoonbeam]

I should be thanking you for watching it.

[@bigd5026]

Hi Jim can't believe you were in the paradise and I didn't know.... 🤦‍♂️ hope you have had a great time..😊 Mike was funny with the roster🐓🐓😃

[@BMcD79959]

Great! A new video, have been anxiously awaiting to see Jim and Mike back in the saddle again!

[@dsarge1977]

I thank the both of you for taking all of us along !!

[@rogermoore27]

Blue skies like in Tobago

[@captmoonbeam]

Gotta love blue skies😎

[@ryanweaver3615]

Just flew into Key West on my family’s King Air 350 and I believe we parked right next to this jet. Very nice!

[@IrishDave]

Your videos are the only I like before hitting play. I truly love them and love seeing you both fly together.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Dave. I appreciate that.

[@BeechSportBill]

...love that tour!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Bill

[@markamos1964]

After a tough February weather-wise here in the Northeast, that sunny Key West weather sure does look inviting! Thanks for the great vids, Captain!

[@captmoonbeam]

It was really nice to wear a short sleeve shirt again.

[@anthonyrojas2216]

Awesome video!!!!! love Key West or cayo Gueso in cuban!!!!Key lime place,mallory square,duval st!!!!I used to live there 5 yerars! Thanks for shared!

[@dirtturret]

I noticed You edited out the Duval Crawl part of the video. Yeah. Bring back the memories. My employer in Cartersville Georgia had a Contract operating out of NAS Key West. Nothing quite like being in a G-1 sharing Airspace in the Hornets Nest. Plus the joy of changong APU's, Engines, Tires, Brakes and scheduled maintenance ect ect on a high decibel ramp.

[@captmoonbeam]

There were times I had to totally concentrate on riding the bike. I didn't want the ride to end badly.

[@clevjam]

@@captmoonbeam Jim, I wish you hadn't done that..you rely on your legs and brain as we get older..I didn't see the other pilot on a bike.

[@prmartin7259]

Thanks for the new video, good to see you and Mike back in the air.🛩🏖🚲🚲

[@mitsnevets]

man i needed this video Jim after the last couple weeks in Illinois ! thanks man looks really nice down there ! btw you greased that landing

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Tim. It's been a tough winter.

[@flacodebuenosaires]

Que hermoso viaje a ese lugar tan especial de los EEUU, tus videos son muy instructivos porque NO solo detallas el vuelo en si, sino también lo que haces después del aterrizaje en cada lugar que llegas.felicitaciones desde el octavo país más grande del mundo.

[@mfbokma]

Just a nice place to be and have been also to most end of the island and like us here in the Netherlands we love to bicycle. Was a nice flight to watch and was a busy air traffic on the radio. Have a nice weekend and safe flying.

[@chadhaddix3825]

Key west is awesome was on Duval st.about every night.

[@victorrodas1883]

Such an interesting channel. Love your feed

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Hahahaha. You ate so right. It is about 17 degrees here in Chicago today. So, 75 sounds so so good!!!!

[@scotty11782]

Thanks captmoonbeam & mike

[@captmoonbeam]

You're welcome.

[@andrewlichtenstein209]

Great CRM, I’ll be sure to use this with my students! Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrisB257]

Hi Jim -- thanks for another trip with you and Mike. Rather busy ATC and interesting approach - nice change in temps and good to see some sights.

[@agoogleuser2369]

Love you captain moonbeam! Miss flying the Citation Excel every time I watch one of your videos. Fly safe!

[@UTarcher72]

I sure enjoy your pilot life chronicles...Thanks for the videos...Keep them coming.

[@aeroringordmngr8739]

Great video. Thanks KAPF

[@suederekfitz-gibbon7188]

Loving the videos and appreciate the work that goes into them! Really like the combination of aviation and travel content - keep them coming!

[@ronalds2080]

Excellent flight and landing Capt. Thanks for the ride. 😎🛫

[@Adam_Gray]

Great little working vacation spot!

[@roywallace3242]

Great video, thanks for sharing, I always enjoy your videos.

[@robertmurray9022]

You guys have an Amazing Life !! Sign me up for some yanking banking!! Stay safe!!

[@brucethompson1879]

Excellent video.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Bruce.

[@NatesRandomVideo]

Love key west. Have a t-shirt from there that has an old Air Sunshine logo on it. (Otherwise known as Air Sometimes way back then...) Was from a shop that has changed hands now that was owned by an ex-Vietnam Huey pilot who had a nice tribute to his squadron mates in the back of the store with photos and a thank you to those who didn’t come home. Checked it out a couple years ago. Store is still selling t-shirts but it looked like the pilot/owner had sold to new owners and retired. I hope he is enjoying the beach somewhere. Hemingway’s house is an interesting tour if you guys make it back down there sometime. Ask about the penny that’s in the concrete next to the boxing ring turned swimming pool... see if the tour guide knows the story... :-)

[@BillyJ10]

Great video Capt. I love Key West,, one of the reasons I'm getting my pilots license. I'll be rewatching this approach about once a week. Thanks for sharing.

[@frankace]

👍🏼 Glad you made it safely to the Conch Republic..

[@GMascelli]

Enjoyed the video break from the cold here in Ocean City, MD. We sure miss Key West and the Conch fritters with cold beer.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, I love Conch fritters

[@davidfarrish9000]

Boy that’s busy airspace. Liked the tour. Good video.

[@gregorygehrke1850]

Hi Jim, I really appreciate you posting these, it truly enjoyable to watch and listen to. The CRM is great too.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Gregory.

[@Mike7478F]

Fascinating video. Thanks gentleman for sharing.

[@danrph]

Thanks for the trip around key west. You should start dividing up your video. one half in the plane and one half on land after your flight. If you took a poll I bet a lot of people would agree.

[@vanallen9453]

..you two make a really good team.. keep em coming...

[@mlc3ifly]

It would be nice to see your flight plans to look at on Foreflight

[@captmoonbeam]

I did Camel back about 4 years ago and really enjoyed it.

[@robertko85]

That approach controller was a touch hard to understand IMO.

[@Swaggerlot]

What I'd term 'poor diction'.

[@georgeharrison9012]

Flying to and landing at a very interesting location. A bit of pandemic "joy". Thanks!

[@elenacolon3880]

greattt captain moonbeam: thanks for the beautiful video

[@MachSpeed767]

Another great video! It’s great to see you posting a little more regularly. We all missed your content. Thanks for showing us around Key West. We’re all jealous and dreaming about being there too lol

[@amyboxerowner7704]

Captain where are you? I miss your great videos!

[@mikekarlsson6407]

Just must have missed you made the same trip not via private jet of course, but checked out all the same spots!

[@markbennett393]

Thanks Captain! Wish I was there..

[@mikedaley8119]

Awesome video

[@timaz1066]

Another nice video.

[@KSRRider]

That is a beautiful XL!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@CameraNut1000]

I almost hit the thumbs down because I was so stinkin' jealous...but I could not bring myself to do it. Keep posting!!

[@sarasotarepub1]

Always love Key West!!!

[@briansutherland9457]

Hi capt moonbean nice seein you mike on flight deck nine u came off ground like bat out of hell luved it wonderful flight thxs

[@350smooth9]

I flew the rj into Key West last week. It’s really busy right now cause of Covid.

[@1006V]

Nice break from some pretty lousy weather in St. Louis this year!

[@bradok3695]

Great Video as always!! Thanks Captain.

[@crjsim]

Your videos are awesome, thanks for sharing Capt!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Adino

[@sysavatar3135]

Thanks, I need that. Get video, So pleasant yet entertaining keep up the good work.

[@textman09]

I live in Key West that is a very nice jet I'd love to see it big fan of aviation

[@billkrokoship]

Love your videos...just was in Fort Meyers a couple of weeks ago. Florida airspace is busy.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks. It's especially busy this time of year.

[@hjdtrumpet]

Love the videos Jim. Been really nice during the last year.

[@evanrussell7806]

love the vids cap'

[@jonathanhanna9404]

Good thing the car worked out, don’t think there is Uber in the keys at least it wasn’t when I visited a few years back.

[@wallyklw5]

I’ll be landing there next week!

[@afrock1000]

Nice video. Nice to see how far the Citation line has come since flying I and V in early nineties. Nice to see Key West again after many years. It is a shame there is no remote TX rather than PNF using yoke for RT.

[@pawgangspecs]

New subscriber, love the videos! I don't know if I was the first person to discover this but I did see that makeshift raft on the side of the road on a beach while driving my way home from key west. Seems like they made it because I saw soaked clothes and sandals on the beach next to the raft. They carried the gas in water bottles. I kept one of the bottles because it is a Cuban brand and I've never seen that before.

[@captmoonbeam]

I was amazed at the determination and ingenuity required to make that boat. As well as the courage to sail it across 90 miles of open water.

[@pawgangspecs]

@@captmoonbeam “cuban ingenuity” is a real thing we figure it out one way or another. Truly a surreal moment when I found the raft 🇨🇺🇺🇸

[@medosil]

Journe manifique.💥

[@DanniGold1]

Now I want to bike around Key West

[@armandovianaavo6518]

Merci beaucoup for sharing is so cool

[@XX-166]

I Always look forward to this notification

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Your hotel room looks nice..

[@jake2213b]

They are so much to do in the Keys. I planned to travel down their 8 years ago and it didn't happen because of an wreck that happen.

[@captmoonbeam]

It's definitely a busy place. If you can do it, Id suggest going down.

[@MrWarwick15]

Thanks Guys. Rich.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks for watching Ritch.

[@teamextras4life270]

💪🏾INSPIRATIONAL💯 MY NEXT GOAL IS BUYING A PRIVATE JET 😎

[@craigharris4648]

Nice video as always, Captain! I've been binge watching them recently even back to your earlier King Air days and thoroughly enjoying them. Any new developments in your company getting the Citation Sovereign?

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Craig. If everything goes according to schedule. we should get it this weekend.

[@jawtin]

Constructive criticism: Keep the text up on the screen a bit longer. And also the next time you go to KW in February take the wife and myself :)

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. That helps because I never even know if anyone wants to see the text. the wife had a lot to say about how hard I was working down there.

[@chrisburress9747]

loved the video but Mike needs to watch out for the attack rooster

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Jim, do you ever take your wife with you to these fabulous places ?