Citation Excel Flight to Daytona

[@georgeharrison9012]

Good Saturday evening (3-28-2020). Being a retired [computer science] professor and a creature of writing down TODO lists, I included you and yours on today's. I too hope you and your family and friends are doing well and staying reasonably safe, healthy, and somewhat sane. So many of us on here enjoy hearing of your practice and love of flying. We miss your voice, humor, strength, and point of view. Take care; I hope we can hear from you soon. George

[@brettbohannon]

Flies in on a private jet. Stays at Motel 6. I think the secretary needs a talking too!

[@paulski6145]

Naw...buy some cookies and put a fake roach in with them...then she'll get the message!

[@georgesherman5345]

That's how he can afford the plane. HAHA

[@bartomand3681]

Just a few things...#1. Jim didn't say that the partner stayed at the Motel 6, just that he had the secretary book the rooms. 2. Depending on when those rooms were booked, they may have been the only thing available. Have you ever tried to book hotel rooms close to a major racetrack for when the race was on? Next near to impossible, unless you do it at least a year in advance. just saying...

[@dereksellars]

@@paulski6145 LMAO

[@andrewriedel4446]

It is extremely important for safety to keep your flight crews properly looked after and well rested. They normally stay in mid-range Hilton properties and should have been trusted to book their own rooms for this flight as well. The secretary does need to get the message that the next time flight crew looks after booking their own rooms. The partner would likely be shocked if he learns they were put up in an old Motel 6.

[@bruceerwin2541]

Let’s have a good look sometime at that interesting annunciator panel beneath the panel glare shield. Thanks.

[@PanamaRose]

Hope you and your family are doing well with this stay-at-home going on! Be safe, best regards!

[@aberdeenbelfry316]

Was a pleasure to fly along. Citationmax will be jealous of those cookies.

[@BossaNossa1]

Hi Cap' I hope you and your family and colleagues are well. It's a big sad time right now. I've appreciated all that you've shown us and taught us over these many years. I hope it all turns for the better and we can experience once again the adventures that you've invited us to share with you... God Bless †

[@flightbug2902]

That howling sound that starts at 10:34 sounds just like the sound effect from the opening credits of Alien! Cool.

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Flight to Daytona, Motel 6, you guys must have flown Ricky Bobby to the track. Smooth as silk landing. Another great video.

[@jeffdavis2052]

We miss you Captain... Are you OK?

[@grantbartow13]

I flew in for that race. I went north about an hour for a legit hotel price. Saw you guys loading while waiting on mine.

[@Jmod82]

1600 feet above the ocean will always have me nervous!!! I hate flying over water but it comes with the gig

[@garylucas6511]

Enjoyed the extended video time during flight time. I have always enjoy the view when we/you are descending from cruise level to approach/landing.

[@lyleparadise2764]

I got my PPL through CFI ratings at ERAU DAB. I've got more takeoffs and landings on RW 7/25 than any other runway in the world , LOL. You can here those race cars up to 2 miles away during a race. Thanks for bringing back some great memories.

[@nashguy207]

Thanks for taking us with you. Sounded like the air space got a little busy on approach to daytona.

[@ronmoore5827]

Another nice one sir. That Florida traffic is always crazy, they basically S-turned you guys all the way in there.

[@johndemerse9172]

I like Mike "Where in the hell is he taking us " Great video Jim.

[@MerlinspopTBH]

5:35 .... for a second I thought, “Oh my, look at that bank angle!” Then I realized that was the Florida coast on the 750s.

[@elliotheywood494]

Me too! I was like WHAT!? and then I had the exact same realization 😂😂

[@harpoon_bakery162]

Give the cabin cruisers their money's worth

[@larrygarot8909]

Thanks, miss Daytona. Riddle 1998

[@dispLock]

Good to see you in the left seat, love the videos Skipper!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Rich.

[@BEvans-sb3lp]

10:40 My goodness what a Beautiful Approach!

[@diegosoares9141]

That sky looks beautiful, right after you cleared the clouds during the climb... wonderful!!

[@prereed]

As a retired scout leader I used a combination of earplugs and Bose sound canceling earphones. Close to 80db of sound deadening. No sound. Scout leaders are notorious for snoring. Loudly.

[@captmoonbeam]

I used to use the earplugs under my non-attenuating headphones. It really helped.

[@Mike7478F]

Nice one CMB. There's nothing old about breaking out of cloud. It gets me everytime in the fuzzy spot. Super video. Thanks. PS smooth landings.

[@captmoonbeam]

that's one of my favorites also.

[@scotty11782]

Thanks Jim & Mike

[@SmittySmithsonite]

That must've been real nice going from that light snow cover in St. Louis to Daytona in just a matter of hours! I can only imagine! We hit 59° here the other day - that's about as close as I can get to nice weather in MA this time of year. :) I'd take the Motel 6, Jim - I'm normally in a tent! 😂 That would be a HUGE step up for me. 😁 What a great sound from the track! Never been to Daytona. Been meaning to go there since I got my motorcycle license in 1991, for Bike Week and the 500. Still haven't made it yet. I suppose there's still time ... 🤣 Anyway, thanks for sharing the beautiful sights, as always!

[@larryb8611]

Thanks for The Great Video, Lots of NASCAR Fan Viewers would have Enjoyed a walk around the Ramp & Some shots of the NASCAR Air Force Parked There.

[@richardthomas5466]

Welcome to my nightmare. I fly out of Deland just west of DAB and do approaches there. With Embry Riddle, ATP, Phoenix and other schools close by it's usually a mad house. Next time your in town let me know and I'll buy you a couple drinks of your choice. Love the videos BTW.

[@shirleylieber8262]

Beautiful plane.

[@wbball15]

You and Mike continue to sound like a well polished crew. Thanks for sharing, Jim.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. We've been flying together for close to 10 years.

[@nickhart5332]

Beautiful view! Where the hell is he taking us! 🤣 Great stuff, great video!

[@wlflightlr]

Nice shots on the approach!

[@BenNstyle]

Meanwhile...the folks riding in the back are wondering the same thing..."Where in the Hell is he Sending us" ! But what a good photo op of the beach on approach!

[@CaptainCam]

Awesome video!

[@2ninerniner2]

Really love all of your videos. That said, what I really prefer in this type of vlog are the ones that Guido Warnecke produce. He narrates what is going on, as an instructor would. With no music. No disrespect intended, but ditch the tunes and tell us what is happening :) Narrate the walk around, the preflight, all of that stuff. Tell your viewers how these magnificent aircraft operate :) Thanks, and keep up the fantastic work!

[@truckertim2958]

Tampa loves Capt. Moonbeam!!!

[@tomwest]

Good work there Capt and Mike. Great video and I've never seen an approach like that. Must be traffic I assume? Thanks as always.

[@bigspence724]

Sweet memories flying into RWY 25R into DAB! Go Eagles!!

[@mattcollins4550]

DAB traffic is almost always insane. I did all of my flight training there, and between 3 major flight schools and 4 minor flights schools all right there, sometimes it's even impossible to check in on the radio it's so busy. But the scenery is cool.

[@captmoonbeam]

Add race day to that and it's even worse.

[@haraldlorentzen40]

Nice video. Hotell looked a bit worn, but it's still better than some hotells I've been in. Worst one was in London, a 1star hotell... Never again. Was horrible.

[@captmoonbeam]

Worst hotel I ever had was with a regional. The bed pulled out from the wall and one side was higher than the other.

[@regressmenot]

Next time you're in Daytona, check out "Our Deck Down Under".

[@ryanryessir]

YES! This little hidden gem under the bridge is soooo good. Clam Strips + a beer = heaven

[@ryanryessir]

Riddle friends and I always go there at least once every two weeks

[@prmartin7259]

Sweet landing, thanks for another fun video. 🛩👍🏝⛺

[@chrisburress9747]

Cookies mean extra walking but dang hard to pass up. Great video as usual

[@SassyLiLGator_Kara]

I saw you guys land the other day when I was doing a graveside service. You guys flew right over the cemetery and my head lol I drove by the FBO and thought... That's a nice paint job 😊

[@kimosabbe50]

@Kara Heneghan I can't help but find your comment ... amusing? 😉😎

[@brycestewart7228]

Glad you had a safe flight to my home airport. Daytona is know for sending you in circle but that's the fun of it. Keep up the great work with the videos and always clear skys.

[@brad_Ca]

When Mike said, “where in the Hell is he sending us” I busted out the biggest laugh, that just struck me as funny. 😂

[@kevinmanning8214]

Brad C Mike was my neighbor for 8 years, that comment is COMPLETELY within character for him. 😂

[@irnbrukidsm]

Motel 6.....the look on your face.....the tone of your voice...😃

[@papah7398]

Hope all is well with you and your family, we miss you. Perhaps a live chat? Take care.

[@raffiaroyan1118]

Great video capt, but The 1000 to go beep in the excel absolutely terrifies my dog for some reason, headphones from now on!

[@shreddder999]

It absolutely terrifies my ears!!!

[@Visonista]

Oh Jimbo .. I'm so sorry about the room 😌 but I know you took it in your stride, well done. That all-night racing though .. I feel for you and Mike 🥱 you should really have been booked somewhere well beyond the noise of that track so that you could turn-up the next day rested and refreshed, but there we are. Please next time show us the Hog Heaven barbecue, because all food shots (as well as comments on the food) are gratefully welcome because it is very interesting for those of us outside the US. The cookies looked great! 😋 As mentioned before, you are always welcome in Italia! Best wishes to you and your family! With 💛 from 🇮🇹

[@TomTalley]

Nice job...thanks for the ride.

[@steveclabaugh5666]

Great landing at Daytona Jim. Enjoyed the video immensely.✈️.

[@truckertim2958]

Were in the hell his he taking us? Love Mike.😂

[@crjsim]

Thank you Capt! Great video you are the best!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@randym7419]

Jim, nice to hear the dulcet tones of Mike again. Does he only fly the Citation with you? Is that because of his rating? Thanks for letting us share your travels.

[@benmartz3405]

Watch out for the blue stripes

[@smartycummins2500]

Gah your co-pilot has one of the best pilot voices I’ve heard. So strangely soothing to hear him on freq. Also I’m not a fan of flying into or out of DAB VFR or IFR. I spent 25minutes once trying to call for clearance for how busy it was with riddle students.

[@captmoonbeam]

very busy place.

[@PoasLodge]

Great job. I love seeing these beach approaches as I hope to be flying out of Vero in the next year or so. Flying bug smashers so we always say “dirty side down”. Of course that applies to motorcycles too. Cheers!

[@peteguldan1236]

Greased the landing. Good job. Nice video.

[@stevejones6621]

Love your video's Captain Moonbeam.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Steve.

[@rickyhildebrand114]

DAYTONA BABY !!!!

[@khunopie9159]

The top speed of the Cessna Citation XL is 500 mph! Daytona 500 not a coincidence!

[@fxpthl]

Man O Man, I love the sound of those belchfire V8's roaring around the track! Only thing better would be sitting on Pit Row and smelling the odors of hot motors, hot oil and burning tire smoke! Sorry you had to stay at that Motel 6, but like you said, it wasn't what you would have picked.

[@myckee]

Hey it's Mr. Mike in the right seat. Hello guys, great video as always.

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Mike.

[@jwrappuhn71]

Great vid Captain.

[@knarfyproductions8689]

Thanks for the awesome video.

[@Adam_Gray]

What a crazy approach vector! I'm just gonna guess all the "decent" hotels were booked up or the prices were jacked up for the races. Huge race fan here so I'm sure it was the latter. Nice Video Capt.!

[@captmoonbeam]

Yep,everything was booked and she was trying to get us close to the track.

[@andyoshea7309]

Diplomatic silence on the Motel and room. With the noise, phew one tired crew.

[@howardkietzer9493]

I was getting sea sickness with all the turns over water.

[@richardschindler8822]

Ahh, the days of staying in a hotel booked by someone other than myself or other crew member. N9U. On your approach, why not practice your S turns please.

[@anneholland3447]

Great video as always!!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Anne.

[@harpoon_bakery162]

thanks for the video. great noise, its so much louder in the stands.. i cant go to one because it hurts my ears so bad...even with ear plugs. probably a full head apparatus would be necessary. why do i crank loud music in my car and im ok? doctor said NASCAR is 10 times louder than your stereo turned 3/4 the way up.

[@Skylane_Pilot]

Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever broken out of a layer in a turn.

[@Airflores322]

Thank you Cap 😉

[@visarma9673]

I’d be curious to know what the motel 6 prices increased up to?

[@prereed]

Stay healthy, CAVU.

[@peterhoover182]

great video capt

[@Gemashke]

Mike about ATC: "Where the hell is he taking us?!?!?!" ;) Mike is great...I wish we could get to know him better on this channel (like an interview, Livestream or Q&A.) I'm sorry about the less than stellar Motel 6...did they at least leave the light on for you??

[@kevinbrowne1278]

Love it

[@bigd5026]

Hi Jim I'm wondering where have you been I haven't hear anything from you hope all is well with you 🙏👋

[@shreddder999]

Boy, they (owners) sure like Florida!! Did I mention that altitude alert is unbearable?

[@GarryFishermusic]

The accommodations weren’t Captain Moonbeam Approved but the fresh baked cookies will help smooth over this obvious slight . One must have standers or have none at all I believe in the old saying never upset the guys flying a jet with your life in their hands

[@GULLPERCHFLYER]

Great flight, anyway to stop the screens flicking ? Chris. UK Fan.

[@ah244895]

Life in the fast lane 😎

[@jake2213b]

I was going to ask if you got to watch the 500 but you are 3 weeks to early. You needed a room about a hour away from the track to get a good night sleep.

[@lmartinez3633]

Nice video as usual

[@larrymayberry2312]

Not so nice hotel + race car noise all night= not much sleep for the pilots. Here's to better days. Cheers

[@captmoonbeam]

that's why I always have a set of earplugs in my bag.

[@larrymayberry2312]

@@captmoonbeam I keep them beside the bed. My wife snores LOL

[@harpgregory67]

Nice video

[@Lexandmax81]

Nice vid Captain! Beautifull landing view to! But I have a question? I fly on a simulator (pc) and i wanne know when do i what lights? In day time and night? I know i do beacon when startup but what do i do next? (Im Dutch so sorry for my bad english) thnx.😉👍

[@captmoonbeam]

during the day strobes and beacon. Below 18,000 the recog lights come on and when the gear comes down the landing lights should be selected on. Nav lights sunset to sunrise.

[@Lexandmax81]

@@captmoonbeam Thank you very much for awnsering my question.

[@XX-166]

Who situates the accommodations when you guys are out on trips? How does that work exactly? How do you not stay in a flea bag joint?

[@andrewletaev2097]

Thank you for Great video, Captain !!! 2 and 4 displays, is it GTN 750 ? And I see route on 3rd - navigation display, that connected to FMS. Which navigation source use autopilot, GTN, or onboard FMS ?

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks. It's the 750. Normally we are using the Garmin 750 but, we have the ability to switch to the Universal FMS

[@andrewletaev2097]

@@captmoonbeam First time see this config on real plane. Really great solution. Thanks for the reply !

[@billyray3761]

Excellent. Lysol kills bed bugs!

[@MJ-fh8fw]

2:38 call sign "gas light" is that Mohawk Airlines, or is my hearing as bad as my wife says it is?

[@captmoonbeam]

I've heard them pout there before but, I don't know who they are.

[@TexDrinkwater]

@13:00 Clearly, @CitationMax hadn't been through there that day. 😁

[@DannyWalker247]

I could never do that job because I do not sleep well especially in some motel and I would be a risk flying the aircraft. Do you take sleep aids when you need rest during flights? I really don't expect any licensed pilot to answer this question of course.

[@captmoonbeam]

No and I don't know anyone who does. I always carry earplugs for noisy hotels, a clothes pin to pin the curtain closed(helps with outside lights), my phone has a white noise generator(helps with ac wall units that cycle on and off), and sticky notes to cover appliance/tv LED lights. Helps a lot.

[@DannyWalker247]

@@captmoonbeam You might try one of the soft sleep mask. I use one to block any extraneous light. It also lets me sleep after the sun rises. Hope they don't put you in a Motel 6 again anytime soon.

[@tripp540]

Did he say Norman 9 uniform?

[@chuckeberth4370]

I found it ironic your flying a Citation and sleeping at a Motel 6. But it wasn't your choice. Great flight.

[@seoceancrosser]

Were y’all there for the race?

[@paulski6145]

Captmoonbeam...is there something on your side that you changed on settings? I use to be able to cast the videos to my smart tv and now I can't.

[@racko651]

It's your end buddy

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Paul. I haven't changed anything.

[@paulski6145]

Yes sir thank you. It was the Tb .. Had to unplug and reset the tv

[@jeduardovillarreal5277]

what kind of ipad mount is that?

[@mrchiccen8355]

do you fly a famous person in the cabin?