Flying Across the Ocean to Hawaii in a Citation X - Step By Step in a Corporate Jet!

[@timmayer8723]

I flew from Los Angeles to Hawaii a number of times in a C-97 four engine prop cargo plane, the flight time was ten hours+ to Hawaii and a little less back to LA. Always flew at night at about 8000 ft. Once in a while we could see Check Point Charlie which was a ship anchored about half way to the islands for navigation purposes. This was during the Viet Nam war.

[@hawgs-tv4254]

Who are you

[@tuningsnow]

@@hawgs-tv4254 tim mayer

[@noworries12]

"Check Point Charlie which was a ship anchored about half way to the islands for navigation purposes" ..."anchored" 4000m above the ocean floor?

[@thecasualfly]

@@noworries12 where did you read that

[@ronaldbarnes6188]

Wow. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nathanmclain9027]

Most relaxing thing to watch while I’m on my indoor bike trainer. Thanks for taking me with you.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! I’m glad that I could help you relax during your work out! 😆 Thank you for checking out the video.

[@alexnutcasio936]

Absolutely LOVE the Citation X. It's a plane strapped to two huge turbines. Cruising at 625 MPH most impressive

[@TrainSounds]

I especially love it’s swept wing design.

[@Puzzoozoo]

It's no longer in production. Just saying

[@lbowsk]

I'd rather be in the bunk of a triple 7 going .82

[@johnkluenker]

I agree! I am still a big fan as well.

[@ericfletcher8454]

You two are the coolest crew I've seen, and I'd love to fly with either of you! Love seeing pilots loving my Aunts last project before she retired as a lead structures engineer at Cessna

[@davidclaro152]

Coolest crew, indeed!

[@dmack1827]

Seems like a genuinely nice pair of guys that enjoy working together. Professionally flown and a great editing job.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! Yes when I got moved up to the chief pilot position I was able to hire Mark who is a great friend of mine. Pretty good deal to get paid to fly this nice jet and also hang out with a good friend while doing it. Thank you so much for the input!

[@F.A.A.F.0]

Great Video! Thanks for posting. The Citation X is one of my all-time favorite aircraft.

[@jeroldmalone6698]

Absolutely awesome. I worked SF Radio (Arinc) for 6 years. A lot of those on the radio you spoke to, were my former colleagues. Next time you want someone to work HF and be a relief pilot for you guys, give me a shout. I'm a CFI out of KOAK and KHWD

[@essanasseirjaafar7159]

Thanks for your sharing your experience with us, and we appreciate you Thank you so much Essa jaafar From Kuwait 🇰🇼 Best regards

[@johnkluenker]

You’re welcome! Thank you so much for the comment.

[@ramzial-shurman]

What a video! This was honestly one of the best flight videos I've seen in a while. Very motivating! Thank you for the content!

[@johnkluenker]

Wow! Thank you so much for the comment. I really appreciate that feedback. I put a lot of time and effort into these videos so it’s really nice to hear comments like yours and know that they are appreciated. Enjoy your day!

[@Big.Ron1]

That was a nice trip with a sweet landing. All followed by quality family time. Very cool. I wish I could afford a X or X+. I love those jets. I never did get to work on one, one of the few Citations I didn't. Thank you for the mid ocean procedures. I had no idea the CA to HA trip was the longest over water leg anywhere. And 1500 lbs total at fl 470. Impressive. Those big RR engines are art in their own right. Be safe.

[@rumbear1]

"Squawk 2000 Monitor Guard"...running with the big dogs!! Epic video! (I love the kids at the end.) Thanks for sharing!

[@joebelden1363]

Great Video! Been flying personally for 30 years and always enjoy seeing cockpit time that I wouldn’t otherwise get to see or experience. One critique, you’re music is a little too loud, and you should fade every time there is talking. Your viewers will enjoy hearing the ATC dialogue and crew discussions without straining. Just something to consider for future videos.

[@scottp.5161]

I had to come back and edit this comment after reading other comments. I probably should be flagged 15 yards for piling on!@@johnkluenker Nice video and thank you for sharing your trip. I wish YT would give the end user an option to reduce the background music. Perhaps 2 volume controls? Thanks again as I really enjoyed watching. Subscribed!

[@joebelden1363]

@@johnkluenker yeah man I totally empathize!

[@trevoC132]

@@johnkluenker Just my two cents, kill the music completely. Noone clicks the video for the music and we all have different tastes but few pleople enjoy elevator music.

[@allend2749]

turn the friggin music off u nits

[@cmr58]

Yeah the annoying music bed lost me ten minutes in...sorry fella hope you made it.

[@mwash5779]

Beautiful family, beautiful plane. Thanks for the positive spin on corporate flying…

[@johnkluenker]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. We definitely are having a great time with our jobs and I’ve had this one gig for now for 18 years!

[@phillip5376]

I did the exact same route in a Citation Sovereign (C-680) only our destination was Maui Kahului airport. We departed Sacramento CA. It was a bit more challenging in the Sovereign because of the slower speeds and less total fuel quantity. It took us 6.1 hours and we landed with 2600# of fuel which is about an hours worth😎👍. Great video , brings back great memories!

[@wannafly34]

Plus that landing in Kahului is always quite bouncy!

[@jcheck6]

I did it in a DC-10 MSP-HNL many times. Interesting they are still using BEBOP way point after all these years. Nice video...oh my FL470! Last time I saw that was in a Phantom.

[@jackl2465]

I started watching, but hogtied of the music drowning out everything that was being said, so I quite watching before you even took off.

[@johnkluenker]

The “quiet/no music” version is here: Flying Across the Ocean to Hawaii in a Citation X Corporate Jet - QUIET MUSIC VERSION kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLHd4uYoc96o5I I completely faded it out in some areas. Just about everybody prefers it over this one, including me! Sadly KZbin seems to push the loud music version instead of this one and I don’t understand why. If you check out the other version I would really appreciate a comment to let me know what you think of it. Thanks for the input!!

[@chrispurvis1719]

Great video. I work at the main plant in Wichita. 22 year vet. Loved watching roll outs of the X. I was on the Sov line right next to the X. Great jet.

[@johnkluenker]

Very cool! Thanks for helping to make such great aircraft!!

[@chaspfrank]

Really interesting to watch. A friend of my dad was a Pan Am pilot who flew the old flying boats across the Pacific prior to WWII. He actually landed at Midway the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor on his way to the Philippines. He flew for Pan Am throughout the war, and retired as a 747 captain in the early 1970's. Watching this video made me think of how he had to navigate back then as compared to the technology available now. What amazing progress!

[@johnkluenker]

Wow! Absolutely incredible. After crossing the Pacific many times with the equipment that we have I have thought with deepest admiration about the pilots that did it years ago. With minimal equipment they were able to find those islands. Such courage and skill! We are definitely spoiled these days with GPS. What an incredible career he must have had!

[@P-J-W-777]

The Citation X is an absolutely amazing speed demon. Love that aircraft… Always fun being up there above just about everyone else.

[@whiskeyd7]

One of the finest aviation video’s I’ve seen on KZbin. Well done gentlemen.

[@warplanner8852]

You should get out more often then.

[@FredShaw]

I flew my Piper Aztec from coast to coast one time but this flight was truly amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@justinhaase8825]

I had a friend in the Navy on a carrier…I got to do a friends and family back to base cruise…Pearl Harbor to San Diego…6 days of nothing but blue water and still doing around 30 knots most of the time.

[@byronharano2391]

Aloha Shipmate Justin. I did this offen aboard both USS Kitty Hawk and USS Ranger 🇺🇸.

[@GregSmith803]

Fantastic video, great music… Always a treat First sight of land crossing big blue … Aloha 🤙

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you! Glad to hear that you appreciated it.

[@Jason-Black]

Really interesting John, thanks for posting this! I didn't know about the lack of radar coverage over the Pacific until recently, when I watched a video series from 2017 of two guys who flew around the world in a Cessna 210. Nuts!

[@delwoodkelp8590]

I sailed that route 40 years ago.... Slower for sure, but we got to fish every day along the way. We left with 25 gallons of fuel, and arrived with 24 gallons. Back then we had no radio or GPS. Only a sextant. Nice report on your flight. Never realized Citations flew at 47,000 feet.

[@terrybrockway5376]

Great flight .. Music is a little loud. Otherwise fantastic. Thank you for taking us along.

[@BlackOrt]

I agree the music was a bit loud during the checklist and engine start, it was heard to hear the talking and ATC

[@deanlawson6880]

Wow how cool is this getting to ride along, like being right there in the cockpit on this awesome ocean crossing to Hawaii!! Thanks so much for this - What a great ride that CitationX must be! Excellent!

[@ritterjon]

💥 What a great video on the details involved in planning and executing a trip like that. I really enjoyed watching this. 👍 *Keep on Flying!*

[@ritterjon]

@@johnkluenker Whoa! Pardon the pun but this video is really taking off!!

[@steveddavis]

What a great flight! I remember well when Arnold Palmer demonstrated this very flight for the introduction of the 750 Series in 1996.

[@johnkluenker]

Thanks! Yes Arnold Palmer was the first buyer I believe. The Citation X was definitely a game-changer!

[@thecottonpatch80]

Epic video for sure!!!!!! Ive made this crossing many times in the air and by sea. Thank you for sharing.

[@thecottonpatch80]

@@johnkluenker yes sir 21 years retired in 2020.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Id love to cross an ocean by sea... The smaller the vessel the better!

[@saulpilot]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience with us, I love your faces, You looks like a childs going to disneyland jejeje Best regards from MMMX

[@johnkluenker]

Haha! Thank you! Yes we are definitely blessed to get to do what we do and YES it does kind of feel like we’re going to Disneyland! 😂

[@Tacomaguy458]

When I went to Maui the first time, it really did put it into perspective just how big the oceans really are. When you look out the window and see nothing but water for 4 hours going 500mph, it is a real eye opener...

[@TheIsmaelIsaac]

@@johnkluenker I am wondering how long did it takes you to get to Hawaii? Take off time to touchdown ?

[@TheIsmaelIsaac]

@@johnkluenker thanks a lot, waiting for your next video

[@milehighkit4725]

Excellent viewing for my morning coffee :-) I always love that trip!

[@Chris_In_Texas]

18:05 Great trip. You should try it once at 7.5 kts. Talk about long, oh and a bit more rough! Helped reposition / move a 76' trawler yacht from Ko Olina marina on Oahu to Seattle. Talk about hours and hours of nothing, try days and days, depending on the seas it can take about 14-16 days to do that transit. Great job by the way! 👍😎

[@AnangryLibertarian]

In flight school now. This is my dream plane. What a machine!! I will fly it one day. I can't wait! Thank you for the video!

[@gregbuchholz8670]

This would be a much better video to watch without the happy music playing! Feel like I’m sitting at a slot machine watching this. Other than the music…great video!

[@no1uno]

@@johnkluenker Same comment here, but just meant to be constructive input. So thankful for the content you are providing. Us pilot geeks like to hear the conversation when there is talking, but you do you!

[@landahoy5217]

Music is ok can’t please everyone.

[@gregbuchholz8670]

Thanks, the new version is unbelievable now…..so cool!!

[@m118lr]

…FOR sure.

[@marios2150]

Bahahaahaha

[@frankb518]

Wow! From Here in Upstate N.Y. Than k you for sharing and Inviting us along! Never been to Hawaii or the west...... and Always wanted to learn to fly as A Kid. Unfortunately has never come to Fruition ! But, can still Dream !

[@frankb518]

@@johnkluenker I Love these flying vid's! really appreciate them! and Thanks for the Encouragement! My Daughter lives in Leadville CO.. So planning on going out there this summer!

[@Happyheartmatt]

Stockton to Hawaii is a trip I’ve never imagined could exist

[@airlineplt]

Beautiful job guys. I enjoyed watching.

[@ernestgreen6821]

As a pilot for a major airline for 45 years, great job guys! 👍👍👍👍

[@BrianDunne-zi6tf]

Huge thanks to you my friend for making my first crossing uneventful. Huge accomplishment for me both personally and professionally. It was great having you in my jumpseat.

[@johnkluenker]

So awesome to share the experience with you guys! Thanks so much for reaching out. So glad I could help! Alooooo-haaa!!!

[@johnwilliams3075]

Question - is it a FAA requirement to have one pilot "ready" with an O2 mask due to certain conditions of the flight (location, altitude, etc.)? No matter what, it seems like a really good idea in general, especially after events like the Payne Stewart crash years ago.

[@MuzixMaker]

Altitude yes.

[@johnkluenker]

Yes it is. Notice that I am wearing my oxygen mask around my neck, ready to just pull up on my face. I was wearing it, but pulled it down during the talking parts due to the fatigue that the mask causes on a five hour flight. It helps to take little breaks here and there while continuing to keep an eye on things.

[@SinPijama69]

I was wondering the same and had to surf through quite a few comments to get to the answer 😅

[@btingey]

Couldn’t help but smile at all the excitement about going to Hawaii… I live in California, but work in Hawaii… have commuted back and forth about three times a month for ten years… pretty much every other week alternating between the two… after more then 300 trips I’m no longer excited to go.. or leave.

[@btingey]

@@johnkluenker I walk in the office Monday morning whining and complaining about going to Hawaii and everyone tells me to SHUT UP… that said what’s not to like about Hawaii… weather and scenery is great… girls in bikinis everywhere… etc etc… plus now have a couple million miles with Alaska and pretty much always get first class up grade. Sooo, I shouldn’t complain. Twenty years ago I worked in Thailand and went back and forth every month… complained a lot then too… about going to the best place on earth. Although it was about a 23 hour trip each way.

[@k1mgy]

Absolutely beautiful documentation of your experience. Music way too loud, interfering with dialog. Super effort. Thank you!

[@mebeingU2]

@@johnkluenker I also enjoyed the video and thought the music selection was great…didn’t notice the levels.

[@racer3822]

​@@johnkluenker I may have found the problem inadvertently with the music, Your voice recording is mainly outputting to the left audio channel! I was watching on the TV and starting to get tired so transition to bed. I put in only my right airpod to finish the video in bed and couldn't hear your voice at all, only music. Knew it wasn't right because everything was perfect on TV. I grabbed the left airpod so I had stereo left/right now and heard voice perfectly.

[@mikelima8859]

What a crew!. This is what's aviation all about. Well executed well done guys.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! Yes when I got moved up to the chief pilot position I was able to hire Mark who is a great friend of mine. Pretty good deal to get paid to fly this nice jet and also hang out with a good friend while doing it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mikelima8859]

@@johnkluenker That's awesome man. Well deserved. Videos like this keeps me motivated and moving forward. Im currently looking for CFI's so I can start flight training soon! (KSJC)😀 Keep up these awesome content. Safe flights man.

[@jasoneverett]

Love watching these types of videos even tho I am deathly afraid of flying. If I could make one suggestion, please leave out the constant music, it's not needed and is often too dramatic for what's happening on screen. Keep up the good work!

[@cageordie]

@@johnkluenker Good to hear. Something seems to have happened on YT lately where the music is getting mixed much higher than the voice. It wasn't so bad on this, but on some channels I've been watching for a decade I've taken to skipping when the music comes on.

[@ayokay123]

Nothing wrong with the music other than it's just too loud much of the time.

[@mcbrida]

I second the suggestion to not add music.

[@kevin_spellman]

I’m terms of audio, cockpit mic mirrored to the right channel of stereo would be great

[@AviatorGM]

Watching on my phone... the sound and music sounded good to me! Cool vid!

[@videopokernetwork6824]

Great video. Back in 94, got a chance to fly GM's Citation X

[@John-vb1cg]

The music is so loud it makes it hard to hear dialog at times. Can you tone it down a bit on future vids.

[@bradgrand79]

Cool adventure, thanks for taking us along for the ride

[@stachowi]

what an awesome video, love this format... allowing mortals a view into this world. P.S. music is a little to loud...

[@louiswatson6227]

I like the end, at least you won't have to worry about Jr. that was instinctive ... lol

[@jimwinchester339]

Music is too loud. I'm much more interested in the conversations.

[@GAGNONRD]

agreed we're missing too much of your interaction, otherwise awwesome video!!

[@garyrawlings1273]

You guys clearly love your job with a passion. Loved the vid.

[@StevieWonder737]

Great ... EXCEPT for the overwhelming background music

[@reese9276]

Newbie.... Enjoyed it !!! Music and all !!! Thank you !!!

[@reese9276]

@@johnkluenker Most welcome !!!

[@GNaranjoN]

Can you upload this without the disturbing music?

[@Klaatu100]

@@johnkluenker Thank you so much for uploading another version without the music. Us pilots who will never get to fly one of these would love to hear the radio calls and checklists. HF is hard enough to understand even without loud music. Music is not necessary for these types of in the cockpit YT videos. We want to see and hear what you're doing in there. 🙂

[@anthonyjohn3202]

Fantastic! Watched it all! Well done! I am an older pilot-in-training in Sydney! Love these videos

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment. Lots of beautiful flying to be done in Australia I am sure! Enjoy every minute of it!

[@anthonyjohn3202]

You are most welcome. Yes, well we have lots of beautiful days in the year when the sky is deep royal blue with little wind in Sydney! Take care buddy!

[@Ch1n4Sailor]

WHY, WHY WHY WHY???? The Dubbed over music????? Crazy....

[@LMays-cu2hp]

You are so right about crossing the Pacific over to Hawaii. You see nothing but water and water!! I have loved taking the 777-200 and 300 over a few times. It is nice...

[@LMays-cu2hp]

And taking the 757-200 over from L.A. is also nice..

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@johnkluenker Thank you for sharing the Citation X. Yes, flying the 777s into Kona have been nice from the long way here in Chicago. Then helping out the L.A. base to fly the 757s to Hawaii is nice. Seeing the water there close by the runway there is interest.

[@LMays-cu2hp]

@@johnkluenker Flying to the west coast and over the Pacific is beautiful. I sometimes do miss flying in general by being with a former airline but I do have friends that still fly from Chicago. I stay in contact with them on a day to day bases.

[@senior_ranger]

Who told you that anyone wants to listen to music in this?? This is utube, not Hollywood.

[@VICTORGUTIERREZ-bx4sl]

Perfect video thank you Sir.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! I’m glad that you appreciated it.

[@oswaldorincon5031]

Stopped watching because of high volume of background music

[@stephanedirand6535]

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@DocPortland]

Such a great way to travel. I did post grad school at the University of Hawaii, a year in Honolulu and a year on the Big Island. That was 20 years ago. I miss it every day.

[@W7LDT]

Oh, my. So many memories. The last 5 years of my airline career were spent flying 757s and 777s from the Mainland to the 4 major Hawaiian islands. Your “Old School” plotting chart was done on each of my 200+ crossings. NEVER get complacent about what you are actually doing. I only made one oceanic turn back out of all those flights. We departed Maui for Phoenix and diverted to HNL. The 777 had CPDLC, so no position reports once established.

[@johnkluenker]

Wow!! What a career. That’s amazing! Must’ve been really nice to do that in a 777. I’m glad that you appreciated the video!

[@stevenbelzer9768]

Lucky me I got PID by the military to fly El Toro to Hawaii in a C130 then Point Mugu to Hawaii in a P3 ..I spent 15 years flying at AA LAX to Hawaii as DC10 FE then DC 10FO then 767 Captain . Loved Kona , closed field ops and air stairs .

[@tommy2big575]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 awesome video keep em coming 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate it. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@llacinkilic]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos, please keep them coming and stay safe!

[@LittleMissIssues]

How awesome!!!! Flying to one of my all time places to go!!!

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you!! Oh yeah I love Hawaii!!

[@garyjones6914]

John taking back to my Combat Comm. days with HF Radio. I had a QRP Van, 1 ton Chevy Step Van, HF Radios and Teletype. Aka Taco Wagon because it had a customer service window like food truck. Cheers!

[@johnkluenker]

Man that’s awesome! How cool is that!? Thank you so much for your service. 🙏🏻

[@flyingturnip1]

That's an awesome life you're living brotha - doin it right!

[@johnkluenker]

Thanks!!! 🙏🏻 I definitely feel blessed.

[@knightwizaed6921]

The reflection on the ocean is truly incredible, thank you...

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you for checking out the video! I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

[@terryfurrh666]

REALLY ENJOYED THAT VIDEO, LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MORE. ALSO ENJOYED THE ENTERACTION BETWEEN YOU GUYS. JUST STARTED FLYING AGAIN AFTER LITTLE TIME OFF. EVER IN OKLAHOMA HOPE CAN BUY YOU GUYS A DRINK.

[@jamesgaffney7591]

Yes Amazing Great insights on the nav and prep pieces to a flight. Very interesting

[@theaustralianconundrum]

@@johnkluenker That is NOT breakfast. That is junk food. 6 free range eggs on a slice of white bread is a breakfast. What you just ate would have driven up your Insulin so high that your Pancreas is being bashed every day. No wonder the USA is THE land of Type 2 Diabetes. Good luck.

[@jackdelay6558]

I grew up at Flabob airport , a small general aviation airport in California. I’ve always loved airplanes but had a fascination for these new business jet aircraft. I remember the release of the first Lear Jet. It had a climb rate of 10k fpm. I’m new to this you tube so please bear with me. I was astounded at that climb rate. Watching your video gave me the same excitement I had reading the specs of that Lear Jet so many years ago. Thank you for your video, I’m sure to watch each and every one. I still love airplanes but REALLY love jet aircraft. Thank you again.

[@jackdelay6558]

@@johnkluenker that cub may have been Art Scholls. He stopped flying the cub when he got his first Chipmunk. Margaret Ritchie had a clip wing Taylorcraft.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Always wanted to GO to HAWAII. Thanks for taking me along. BTW...my 44' sailboat would take 23.3 DAYS to accomplish the same.

[@maynardholmes8870]

Wow that’s the nice part of Stockton thanks you gave me a new perspective on the city🦜🦜🦜

[@maynardholmes8870]

@@johnkluenker 😂

[@CheapSeats]

Great ride along! Thank you! Fly safe, Men.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you!

[@MadSkull04]

Great video. I love it. Very awesome I always wanted to go there.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you!! it certainly is a fun trip!

[@SCWgreg]

You had me at your Tesla’s. What a fun and exciting trip to follow. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@markfrank0924]

I've watched a lot of this kind of video, and this is one of the better ones; it explains the details of such a long flight. Music is a personal choice, and I like yours even though it was a bit loud at various points. I understand, however, that one person's "too loud" is another person's "just loud enough."

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you! I appreciate your comment and thanks for your logical explanation. 😆 The “quiet/no music” version is here: Flying Across the Ocean to Hawaii in a Citation X Corporate Jet - QUIET MUSIC VERSION kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJLHd4uYoc96o5I I completely faded it out in some areas. Just about everybody prefers it over this one, including me! Sadly KZbin seems to push the loud music version instead of this one and I don’t understand why. If you check out the other version I would really appreciate a comment to let me know what you think of it. Thanks for the input!!

[@ExtremelyAverage1]

Saw this Citation X video in the feed and was curious. When you said that you were leaving from Stockton, I had to see who it was. Then I saw it's N1BS. Good to see you out there. I've helped maintain this jet at our service facility in Sacramento. Looking forward to your next visit! Tell Norm that SMF says hello!

[@gilguzman8359]

You’re living my dream. Beautiful video and love the Citation X!❤

[@eamonshields2754]

Awesome Stuff!! ✈️ Happy Skies

[@davestarr7112]

Very nice video. It was very informational to know how HF position reporting and other navigational procedures are done in today's world. Thanks for an insight into your world.

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you Dave! The Citation X is actually a little behind in technology these days but it certainly gets the job done! I’m glad that you appreciated the video!

[@bkailua1224]

Most all newer jets use CPDLC and it is all done via a data link and only use HF as a back up.

[@jokerman213]

Always been fascinated with the process pilots go through before flights. I use to watch the private planes come and go at the airports on the Big Island. Always wanted to ride a private plane . But only flown on the big birds.

[@pilotpablo]

Amazing!, thanks for the journey

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you, Pilot Pablo!

[@robbigemon1868]

Cool. I like to ride along to hawaii next time. Lol. Thanks. Cool video

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

Moku o Keawe!!! My favorite island. Hope you enjoyed your stay here! Aloha from O’ahu

[@locoHAWAIIANkane]

@@johnkluenker HULŌ (YAAAY)!!!! I love it when people come to visit our one hānau (sands of our birth) and enjoy themselves. Safe travels to you always. Aloha oe….until we meet again….

[@troyvineyard3780]

Great video. Thanks guys.

[@carlmclelland7624]

After an ATC AND flying career, the one thing I've never done is an oceanic crossing. Interesting..., the Oceanic procedures; reminded me of my early days of (non-radar) instrument flying: position report, estimate for next fix and the fix following. As an Extra-class Ham radio operator, I well understand the 'static and noise' on the wireless. I've talked to many ham operators who reported as 'Airborne,' when they called to chat. All-in-all, this was an interesting - educational video. Thanks, guys..........

[@stevenospam4216]

Agreed that the music is too loud in relation to the chatter we tuned in for. At the same time, thanks for sharing the flight!

[@LONEWOLF-vl6of]

Thanks. Always love the pilots Banging on the Sims.

[@azjoe_6310]

Great aviation video--this is the first time I have seen your channel but I am promptly subscribing! I very much enjoyed the entire vid!

[@jamesallen6624]

Absolutely a great video and pleasant 🎶

[@TheUrbanGeekinTECH]

Nice Video, Thanks for sharing!

[@anels9]

Awesome video! The citation x is such an amazingly designed aircraft

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you! I agree with you completely. Every time I get to fly it I am reminded as to how incredible of an aircraft it is. I am a big fan!

[@blueislandspotter8882]

Simply amazing! Flying and enjoying life while flying! For one who loves planes like me, this video was a true inspiration! Godspeed

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much! So glad that you enjoyed the video. 🙏🏻

[@edgarquintana_]

Awesome experience be in the cockpit with you guys. Excellent video. Happy Landings !

[@johnkluenker]

Thank you so much, Edgar! I really appreciate the comment and I am glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@dankuettel5063]

I remember that tail number.....November One Bull Sh.t LOL! All in good fun of course

[@haroldhenderson2824]

Only time I flew on a (legacy) CX, was a 4 hours pre- delivery test flight. Measured some interior items as the plane c lol mbed, pressurized and descended. In the meantime, had nice views of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico. One thousand buttons on the original Honeywell system.

[@johnkluenker]

Very nice! Have you been on the X+ yet? It is certainly an impressive airplane! A much cleaner cockpit as well with the Garmin system.

[@haroldhenderson2824]

@@johnkluenker You have me to blame for the instrument trim and center console. A few other Interior items as well.

[@jaym3zy]

Awesome video ! I currently fly the Citation Encore here in Vancouver 🇨🇦 doing medevacs and the occasional charters. Would love to fly across the pond one day, especially Hawaii. Great job guys 😎

[@johnkluenker]

Thanks so much, Jaime! What a beautiful place to be based. I love Vancouver! The trip to Hawaii is certainly a fun and interesting trip. Thanks again for the comment. I really appreciate it!