Flying a HondaJet to Austin, TX with Just One Pilot

Have you ever wondered what it's like to fly a HondaJet by yourself? Well, we have been asked so many times that we decided it was time to make a video about it.
Join Jonathan for a single pilot flight from Greensboro, NC (KGSO) to Austin, TX (KAUS) with a layover in Monroe, LA (KMLU), bringing the aircraft to an event for our fleet customer Volato. You'll learn fun facts, useful tips, and be entertained along the way.
To learn more about the HondaJet and Honda Aircraft Company visit www.hondajet.com/

[@LauraHartness]

Well done Honda Aircraft Company. I’m proud of my pilot husband Jonathan, showing excellence in all areas of aviation. 👍🏻

[@alexandrediasdesouzagouvei150]

SUPER!

[@ddavidone6538]

He’s awesome. And he just might have the coolest job in the world

[@AzSandDevil]

The HondaJet was my first Jet I ever flew and I was lucky enough to learn from Jonathan when he taught at FSI. Love watching him in the videos

[@patrickporter08]

He’s the best!

[@william_ochieng]

Dear Honda Executives, Please support them and give us more content 💯 We love the videos ❤ Yours truly.

[@user-xy6kv6sy2t]

This is awesome - I love the focus on safety, while also highlighting the features of the jet. Production quality is top notch, and Johnathon is superb. 11/10.

[@montenorwood8883]

I love the single pilot videos! We actually get to see single pilot Jets with single pilot operations.

[@HondaJetTV]

Glad to hear it - thank you!

[@americanveteran6923]

As usual Jonathan, Great job! Your professional approach to flying, and the discussion en-route, compliments the quality of the Honda Aircraft and their employees.

[@HondaJetTV]

Jonathan here, thank you for your kind remarks! I am fortunate to have worked with some very smart professionals throughout my career who have fostered good habits in me. These mentors have guided me with standard operating procedures, techniques for situational awareness, and the mindset that a good pilot is always learning.

[@johammond400]

Jonathan is such a pro, genuinely awesome to watch. Keep the vids coming!

[@bmwpete65s55]

Very professional yet fun to watch! Doesn't remind me of the dry training videos we have to watch at work.

[@charliebanks8419]

Stationed at Bergstrum AFB in 1974 good to see the changes.

[@captnjim44smith74]

Thanks for the informative audio. You have given me a couple of needed facts, much thanks !

[@saviofreire19]

So cool! Well done Jonathan 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@PatrickSBellSr]

Nice! Loved the flight and your commentary throughout. Oh - and i couldn't agree more on the helicopter issue...I' would love to hear more about that. Thx!😎👍

[@PlaneFunRC]

I love this jet and your flight was amazing!!

[@Momixx876]

That was so awesome and inspiring great job looking forward for more content like that

[@JCsaves333]

Great flying the Honda jet with you!! I sure hope one day to fly one of these amazing aircraft myself 🙏🏻

[@womenandwheels]

Great video - you're by far the most informative of the pilots I follow and the commentary is really appreciated. It's really interesting to hear about the procedures, decision-making processes and insights into what it's like to be a pilot and how to fly these complex aircraft. The helicopter was "interesting" and I loved it when the controller said "TCAS doesn't help me". He sounded like a favourite but slightly grumpy teacher at school...

[@HondaJetTV]

Hey, this is Jonathan. I appreciate your kind remarks! Trust me when I tell you that my colleagues who created the idea for, and edited, this video are genius. That controller at KAUS taught me something about visual approaches--TCAS doesn’t have eyes, I do, LOL! Lesson learned.

[@kaydenm6573]

Love the start button! Reminds me of the one on the S2000!

[@johnbecker1996]

Really great seeing the consistent professional approach to all the procedures. It would be interesting to see some videos highlighting the more unique features of the plane.

[@bradolsen8629]

I do love your content thank you for your effort in time and this video

[@duncanmacleod7210]

Loved the video, now a subscriber.

[@NandanV]

Awesome content! I don’t usually leave a like on many videos, but this one deserves one for the humble attitude throughout, especially at 18:53 “A good pilot is always learning” 💯

[@jeremiahsstudentpilotadven7834]

Definitely keep up this content. Great video.

[@HondaJetTV]

Thanks for the comment. We hope to make more like this!

[@roadglide]

Thank you Honda and excellent job Jonathan!

[@OldWiseMan]

I am but a mere ArmChair SimFlier (wouldn't dare even call myself a simpilot). The HondaJet is my goto plane and Marwan did such a great job bringing it to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Love the video, always great to pick up tips for how to fly it in the sim with a bit more realism. I'll keep doing the lottery each week and keep the dream of flying in one alive 🙂

[@kinkymann2]

Another great video.. it was funny and informative. PLEASE continue making more videos.. safe and happy flying HondaJet.

[@neilrmcd]

More videos like this please HondaJet

[@kevhed8]

What an awesome video! Thanks for sharing

[@HondaJetTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@juanpabloish1]

Love it! keep the videos coming - makes me want to quit my job and become a pilot!

[@HondaJetTV]

This is Jonathan, thanks for the comment! Funny you should say that, because aviation is not my first career. To make a long story short, I left higher education 18 years ago to pursue this full time. I am incredibly blessed to work at Honda Aircraft Co. Life is not perfect, but the good outweighs the bad. The people with whom I work are top-notch, and there is literally nothing else I would rather do.

[@thomassaunders6494]

Would love to hear the debrief ATC had for that helicopter incident so others can apply it to their flying if it happens to them, too. Keep up the content!

[@classicraceruk1337]

Anything happen about that helicopter?

[@barracuda_1335]

Ending is lookin' kinda dream party

[@alex-aviator-7254]

Amazing video 👍🏻. I’m dreaming to get type rating and fly that bird too 🙌🏻

[@jlbworldwide2010]

Thanks for the MOnroe Love, Im a resident keep inspiring!

[@globetrotter2920]

I've been following your vdos lately , and should say they're wonderful . Having been in the Aviation industry from 1986 , Am a keen Aviation enthusiast . This Aircraft is exquisitely designed , the Avionics seem to be top-notch . Kudos to you Capt Jonathan , please keep such nice ones coming . Would like to know the all-up weight of the craft , the max weight in Front and Aft hold ( for baggage ) . Cheers and Happy Landings 🎉

[@BrettPruett]

Great video. Keep them coming. Out of curiosity, what did you find out about the helicopter that crossed the runway on take off?

[@WANDERER0070]

Beautiful plane ❤

[@d-nice1817]

Great video, Great Pilot, Great content.

[@andresm968]

He could be also an actor. 👍🏻 good job captain

[@HondaJetTV]

Is this the time when I say, “I’m not a real pilot, but I play one on T. V.”?

[@andrewdavies3584]

I'll never be a potential customer unfortunately but just wanted to say that with a great aircraft, aircrew and production, you have made a really captivating presentation. All the best.

[@alexmikhael5061]

...1 heck of an advertizement ad ;) hehehe thanks for the ride!! I still like the ''platform''

[@alexmikhael5061]

I always wondered if some smaller jet engines could have saved the BEECH2000's and ummm made them faster and go further or something ;)

[@stevenwilburn235]

Thank you for sharing

[@willgomez8928]

Great pilot, very informative. What happened with helicoper hoovering at the end of the runway, when you were taking off?

[@yaronsteinbuch3956]

Great vid! That chopper was a whopper.

[@captainwin6333]

Nice flight. What was the outcome of that 'incident' with the helicopter at the end of the runway?

[@MrRockrobstr]

Good work.

[@MiGuy96]

Great darth Vader . . . ."no Luke...I am your Hondajet'

[@gbglobetrotter]

Nice video! How about a video on extended flights - such as for owners who have flown around the world in their HondaJets. Have you looked into Turtle Packs to extend the range? The new larger jet coming gets added range, but can you extend the range on the current model?

[@bmwpete65s55]

Julian Macqueen and his wife flew their HondaJet around the world. There's more videos on this site like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opyQpGmpaNSjjdE

[@ddavidone6538]

Was your call sign Honda Jet or Honda test? Also, what happened with the helicopter?

[@tucksmith8300]

Nice flight and did you see anybody from Duck Dynasty when you landed at Monroe, Louisiana??

[@brunogt1982]

Awesome video brother, i just bought my honda jet…….. in Microsoft Flight Simulator of course 😅

[@michaeloxlong5697]

would be interested if there was any follow up regarding the helicopter incident.

[@BobbyAmoroso]

Hey man, nice editing.

[@HondaJetTV]

Hey, thanks!

[@johnpatricklim4509]

Is that the same guy who flew from the honda base to zurich...?

[@YourEmbraer120]

I love the HondaJet in fact I’ve seen a HondaJet In real life registered N71TS. Good jet!

[@AirspotterUK]

See a bit of shisa kanko in the way you fly, I like it.

[@HondaJetTV]

Hi, Jonathan here! I appreciate your comment, because you just taught me something. After I looked up “shisa kanko” I understood completely. Pointing out important observations inside and outside the aircraft in all phases of flight helps me to focus and maintain situational awareness. Almost any single pilot or crew will have callouts in their standard operating procedures to do the same. And the fact that your term is Japanese is quite appropriate!

[@AirspotterUK]

@@HondaJetTV It is a really helpful skill to have, doesn't cost anything in terms as effort but gives you the edge on sotting issues and things that may catch you out. Love the videos.

[@AirspotterUK]

@@HondaJetTV An update on the Helicopter be good too. It was a little close, especially if you lost an engine and the climb rate suffered,

[@ryanforbes8756]

Im going to be at EBACE this year. Is there anyway i would be able to take a tour of the plane?

[@Resort_Fans]

More content! More content!!!!

[@floridaman964]

Just like my Civic

[@publiux]

The Lambos are there to remind you that if you are watching this channel, you probably can't afford the plane.

[@wanro027]

I’m wondering until what age you can be a pilot if a private jet? Thnks

[@mts982]

what happened with copter situation?

[@alexmikhael5061]

did you get any ''training'' or get to get some TRAINING GIVEN TO ANOTHER ... re: that helo ''seperation'' sitch?? :)

[@andrewhiggins2894]

Why is this flight under Part 91 operations and not under Part135 Operations?

[@mts982]

at what altitude do you have to wear mask? and if had 2nd person aboard, no mask?

[@user-ve1tx7sh4s]

Did you get your clearance...from Clarence? (LOL)

[@MU-2]

What’s the advantage of using the Honda Test 53 call sign over the N number?

[@HondaJetTV]

Many pilots at different aircraft manufacturing companies use test call signs to differentiate themselves with Air Traffic Control (ATC). The company and ATC come to an agreement that anyone using their special designation is on official company business, frequently for test purposes and may need some flexibility (for headings, altitudes, etc.) on that particular flight. Companies can also easily track their aircraft as they fly their missions.

[@MU-2]

@@HondaJetTV Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. It’s greatly appreciated.

[@joshuapatrick682]

Monroe? Thats where I live! birthplace of Delta Airlines!

[@HondaJetTV]

Monroe was great! We enjoyed their hospitality and free ice cream. Let me say that again, *Free Ice Cream*.

[@kiyotakatokyo]

Japan's pride！！！

[@baseballrockssb]

What happened with the helicopter?

[@johnnymidas5879]

👍👍👍

[@hangarnut5660]

As a helicopter pilot that was a no no...that was way too close for comfort. Helicopters are to avoid fixed wing traffic at all times....Thoroughly enjoyed seeing and hearing your professionalism towards that situation. I am curious to hear about the outcome and the cause of that. Always have to keep your witts about you. Thanks for sharing this video vlog.

[@pozzobons_farms]

19:03 🤣🤣🤣

[@bryceleinan]

I’m guessing that helicopter operation is worth the ASAP report

[@FM-db3ft]

I don’t get how pilots don’t mind a dash board so high, it drives me nuts when sitting shotgun.

[@lean_sumek]

Hi👋🏿

[@joeyg7458]

Why does he need oxygen?At 340FL isn’t the cabin pressurized?

[@redbull8661]

Here's something I found with a google search because I had the same question, so take it for what it's worth: The FAA requires a pilot to put on the oxygen mask if the other pilot leaves cockpit when cruising above FL250. It also requires that one pilot always wears an oxygen mask when flying above FL410.

[@HondaJetTV]

Hey, Jonathan the pilot here! You are correct: the cabin is pressurized so the environment at any altitude is friendly to everyone for breathing and temperature control. At FL350 (35,000 feet), a pilot operating and aircraft alone is required to wear an oxygen mask. (You legal eagles can read 14 CFR Part 91.211(b)(1)(ii)). Because I was the only pilot on board that day, I was required to do so. Why? Safety. The air pressure at that altitude is quite low, making it impossible for we mere mortals to breathe. In the unlikely event that the aircraft could no longer pressurize the cabin (a very unlikely scenario for any aircraft), I would already have oxygen feeding my brain and therefore could correctly handle the emergency.

[@brandonadams7837]

@@HondaJetTVvery unlikely indeed, unless it’s a 737 MAX 😊

[@brandonadams7837]

⁠@@HondaJetTVperhaps I am not reading the reg correctly, but the way I interpreted that reg would be if the cabin pressure altitude exceeds 14,000. I’d assume the Honda Jet has a much lower cabin pressure altitude. Or does it assume there are two crew?

[@igclapp]

​@@brandonadams7837If the cabin altitude exceeds 14,000 feet, he'd definitely have to be using oxygen. When the systems are working normally, the plane when flying at 35,000 feet will have a cabin pressure of around 8,000 feet or even lower. Of course you do not need to be using an oxygen mask at that cabin altitude, but the point of the 35,000 feet single pilot oxygen rule is that IF the cabin suddenly lost pressurisation at high altitude, a single pilot may not have time to put on a mask before he/she loses consciousness.

[@DanFrederiksen]

Helicopter messed up

[@lukasschoch2988]

And i like my CRV 1.5 turbo....

[@igeekone]

The helicopter pilot knew you were cleared for takeoff. They should have held back or turn away from the runway. This wasn't on you, no action would have or should have been taken upon you.

[@brianjohnson3444]

Good joke about the surprise drug test.😂

[@joshuapatrick682]

cmon Monroe..... now I wanna delete my last comment.

[@sanirasheedabdullah5528]

Why did you wear the mask again?

[@isaiahjones5759]

Don’t say God and Jesus Name in Vain it’s a sin. God and Jesus Loves and Bless you all in Jesus Christ Holy Mighty and Powerful Name we all Pray Amen🙏❤️