Gulfstream G-IV Landing Guantanamo Bay Navy Base Cuba - Pilot VLOG 006

This was a textbook approach and landing at Guantanamo Bay Naval Air Station in a Gulfstream G-IV corporate jet.

[@ejohns83]

Was there 83-84 Marine Barracks Leeward Side. Loved that place.

[@jonteske4267]

Was there seven times 1974- 1995 as a DoD civilian. I think we always landed east to west. Three time on an EAL 727 charter; three times on C-141 and last time on the Miami Marlins MD-80.

[@TakeDeadAim]

Yep...it's an NAS. "Check wheels down" call!lol! I was flying out of PAE years ago and one of the P3's from Whidbey was doing crash and go's down there. The tower gave him his clearance to land and the pilot responded "Cleared to land, wheels down..." to which the tower responded "Always makes for a smoother rollout"!lol!

[@Jaden48108]

That was cool. When I was a medic in the Air Force we flew in on C-9 Nightengales, usually from the other direction depending on wind direction. Pilots have to go through special training to land there because of the hard banks - it's very much like a roller coaster ride. Splendid flying guys.

[@vanillaninja00]

Flown in/out of here many times, textbook approach fellas. Keep up the great content/work!

[@chadowens1926]

I miss flying into there. All those great feeling came back to me when watching this!!!

[@eaglegrip6879]

I was planning a trip to "Koober," but then I realized, you can't get there from here. ROTFL! Another excellent presentation, guys! Thanks for sharing!

[@dalebraun5497]

That was a cool approach and landing. Thanks for sharing.

[@flatiron53]

You two make the smoothest landings!

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Flatiron 53 well thank you!

[@thearchibaldtuttle]

Butter!

[@antdx316]

Corporate Pilot Life Should be easy to make a smooth landing when you don't have to aim for the TDZ and use all the runway possible.

[@fulano86]

Very cool video. I used to work at Miami center, handling these flights over BYGON on 123.77, descending the flights to FL170, and have you guys cancel prior to BYGON. Nice to see it from the cockpit

[@Sanyogo]

Im hooked... I love Gulfstream jets and now i have to watch all of your videos. Its gonna take som time =) Greetings from Sweden!

[@dixienormous3262]

Fantastic crew - so enjoyable to watch.

[@stenny1970]

You guys are some smooth pilots! Nice.......

[@zanetrotter]

mate that was awesome landing SILK loving your videos, greetings from Australia

[@robp.2163]

Smooth as silk landing. Nice job!

[@lloydphilbrick6907]

Awesome video from Portsmouth to Brussels, my back yard, I could see where I work on your departure. Great videos, I have a single engine land ticket, I'm impressed at your climb out speed!

[@mikestone9129]

Love Gitmo. Was there in the early 70's when I was in the Navy. Beautiful little beaches.

[@KutWrite]

Me, too! Enjoyed it a lot at the same time, between stressful REFTRA sessions on our destroyer. My GF sent us some "special" brownies to even further enjoy the beach view of stars at night!

[@DocPortland]

This was really fascinating...

[@Ryanhdd]

been on that runway many times. lived in gitmo for 3 yrs. loved that place.

[@jameshudek8727]

I did these flights in the Embraer 145 while flying for Envoy/American Eagle. Something fun and different. "Do not fly over any land mass on departure." was part of our takeoff clearance to the east. Fun times.

[@michaeljosephentertainment6002]

There’s that Gitmo Twist!! 😂

[@tomm7301]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@LuciferMorningstarDanny]

Love the videos guys , I used to work for a vip catering outfit at Heathrow, Dubai air wing , private air etc 747 sp’s. G5’s , f900’s etc a mate is currently open route from fa’a’a international to Sydney in a private 757 , Tch world (tag aviation) hoping to catch up for a beer , keep em coming . Not sure why I told you all that but oh well 😂😂😂😂

[@juansilot6408]

Yo sali por esa pista de aterrizaje el 12 de octubre 1995 por el medio dia

[@ItsTheDev]

Silky smooth

[@juansilot894]

Yo estuve refugiado cuando la epoca de los balseros a guantanamo bay 28 / agosto/ 1994 a 12 / octubre/1995 a Miami city

[@niceguy2171]

Absolutely beautiful, and great landing, right on the coast apparently. Have friends who have sailed into Cuba, and 2 military that boated to it, but no one has ever flown into it until now. Just wish you could have shown more, although realize that kind of passenger/work doesn't allow filming.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

They were very eager to tell us to shut the cameras off...I wanted more too.

[@josemarino4270]

smooth landing!

[@Steve-ev6ow]

That Gulfstream is one sweet jet!

[@niceguy2171]

It really is, was in a twin engine Beechcraft the other day, and wonder if they remember how shaky that ride is, since they're cruising around in a Cadillac of the skies ;_)

[@philw3953]

I used to work at that flight line in 95 I miss you!!

[@stillamarine1001]

And that fence has millions of land mines beyond it. Toe poppers to anti tank mines.

[@KutWrite]

I think the Navy controller wanted to hear you verify "3 down & locked." Very pleasant area... disregarding some of what goes on there. I assume your pax didn't want the return flight recorded for KZbin? They must be special, to get a civvy charter vs. regular flight out of there. Plus, the destination of San Diego gives a hint of who they are or work for :D.

[@eaglegrip6879]

So....you think they're smuggling Cubans to San Diego, eh? ROTFL!

[@Intruder730]

Been there many times while in the Navy. I was with VC-8. Love that approach. You should see a C-5 Galaxy try it. Noticed that they have widen it out a bit. I remember a much tighter turn to final.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

It used to be a much tighter turn, they used to make you stay inside the fence line. Not sure why it isn't an issue anymore.

[@Intruder730]

Corporate Pilot Life Well.. quite a few accidents. I remember in the 92,93 timeframe a Dc8 crashed and not too long after a C130. I saw a lot of go arounds and touch and goes. Now the most impressive thing is a C141 when it ised to be inside the fence......uff

[@SpringDivers]

Spent time there while in the Navy. We swam at Cable Beach.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Just off the approach end their are large boulders that surround a small swimming area. They prevent sharks from attacking. I did not bring my swim suit, so I stripped down to my skivvies.

[@josephk.richter9803]

Awesome..

[@jimholbrook2356]

Ahhhh! Man! Was hoping to see the flight line again. Stationed there from 1991-93. Worked on the TA-4J aircraft with VC-10. Oh well....maybe next time.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

We wanted to get more footage of the area, but they were not happy about the cameras being there.

[@hmasonhicks]

Thumbs down was a mistake... Fingers are too big... Couldn't undo it...

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I had to go to GITMO in 94 in response to the problems in Haiti. Our boss called the party off so we went in under humanitarian reasons. I never saw so many pissed off Navy Seals.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

HAHA! I bet!

[@TangoDelta8111]

Greased the landing

[@MrRadarrat]

I love this. I was a controller for years. in 1983 I was assigned to NYC common IFR room (during the strike). Working Biz jets can always be a challenge but you two have it together. I was wondering, have you had any videos with the IFE? As a controller we were taught to get SOB, Fuel remaining and Nature of emergency. I know with dealing with the problem, and us asking 101 questions it must be a problem. if you ever get to ROC let me know I'd love to get an autograph. Keep up the great work.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

We don't have any IFEs on video. It the years Jon and I have been flying together, we have only had to declare 2 emergencies, and they were both several years ago. I certainly don't wish for an emergency situation, but should we have one in the future, hopefully the cameras will be rolling.

[@darrellgordon7456]

Man that's a term I havent heard in a long time the common IFR room. used to drive past there many times in that era. You guys rocked!

[@topwatch7119]

As an old Sailor, there is no adventures to be had in Gitmo, unless you like Rum.

[@anthonymcneill55]

In 2001, 3 days before the twin towers came down I was in a Cessna 172 dropping rose petals over a mountain church in Italy for a couple getting married. The Gran Sasso mountain Abruzzo. I opened the door and let out the rose petals for the couple but we had engine failure - bees in the vents - or wind sheer - flew into a ravine and crashed into the tops of trees..engine at idling...All three of us survived. I put my faith in God and the pilot..everything was smashed - wings twisted instruments smashed and 5 bags of roses around us....but not one mark on each of us...Miraculous...probably windsheer off the mountain too. Took us a while to get out the trees ...

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Wow...that is one crazy event! I'm glad you all survived without injury.

[@fsxprofis6867]

My left ear enjoyed this video more then my right one

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yeah...sorry about that. I messed up the audio on that one.

[@fsxprofis6867]

No need to apologize for it at all! :) Recording comm audio can be a pain... Your videos have great production quality! Keep 'em coming, big fan!

[@stephenraymond8414]

Excellent Vids Guys... So whats up with the 5 Hash marks @ Guantanamo...125 ft wide? Is that a Military thing? ( check wheels down,clear to land) 😂 btw Prez should be YOUR sponsor...😎

[@TheDoogman]

I am assuming a politician or contractor pickup, Ive never flown to GITMO but have arrived by Frigate lol on a least 3 occasions

[@ExtremeRecluse]

is that a federal Gig? Was there just before the Haiti invasion that was terminated. Never saw so many angry seals in my life. Off the western end of the runway is a section of the beach that ha a pool surrounded by boulders to keep the sharks out.

[@shiftintohigh5564]

Cool👍👍😎🇺🇸

[@dbrown4bbl]

Interesting. Government mission going to San Diego. I’m guessing Navy brass.

[@KutWrite]

I'd say "special" pax. The brass have their own pool of jets.

[@stillamarine1001]

Yep prob going to North Island.

[@juansilot6408]

Yo fui en el guardacostas el 28 agosto 1994 y salí el octubre 1995 cuando el éxodo de los balseros

[@torgeirbrandsnes1916]

I guess that airport is not for everyone... How many special permits do you need? That you was able to film this. Awesome! Kisser of a landing BTW. So is your old GIV still flying? I tried to look up PRD on the net, but no, nada.

[@Shadow2084]

Smoooooooooooooooooooooooooooothhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[@ExtremeRecluse]

You guys ever do that rendition stuff?

[@BeechSportBill]

How do you get clearance into there?

[@mesala-ss9rr]

Thank you. _+_🤝

[@mesala-ss9rr]

🔒

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

So you 2 are -.-. .. .- pilots, cool man!

[@crackinthesky]

Does anyone know, what is the largest Military aircraft to be able to land at GITMO? Thanking you from Ohio.

[@ExtremeRecluse]

I see your just outside cuban airspace

[@rafaelrodriguez1029]

Did you land?

[@johanwernvik3355]

Great video! Why don't you use your callsign this timeout the registration instead?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

GTMO didn't have the info for our Flight ID...had to go with the N number.

[@johanwernvik3355]

Thanks for taking the time to answer!

[@brianh6666]

Curious of the change in call sign???? Military base????

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yeah. Sometimes certain airports (like military bases) don't get our flight plan with the flight ID, so we just have to use the tail number.

[@MysterKnowles]

Heard the term “nutcrackers checked”.......what are those?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

That's the Gulfstream term for a weight on wheels switch.

[@donc9751]

Picking up passengers at Guantanamo then flying to San Diego....hmmm USMC General is my guess, but wtf do I know! Sounded interesting in your comment below about "them" being eager to have you turn cameras off! Maybe it was just a wrecking crew coming home after a question and answer mission with captives, lol my imagination is running AMOK! I'll stfu now, nice flying guys!

[@Jondsmusic]

Interesting. This was four years ago. Imagine the amount of "humanitarians" have landed at the spa since then. And growing!

[@1903A3shooter]

Wondering what the range is on your Gulf, Great job.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

About 4200 nautical.

[@WingFPV]

So in theory if I had enough $$ you could take me from Seattle to Maui ? :)

[@TheoSmith249]

dropped the Prez69 for stealthy 269WR

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yeah...GTMO couldn't go off the flight ID

[@janaaj1an889]

No yaw damper callout?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

That thing stays on anytime the engines are running.

[@antdx316]

What does nutcracker check mean?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

I have a short Tech video showing it. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaesc6CJos1shaM

[@stevelalonde1638]

Hey Guys, Why did you use the tail number instead of your call sign ?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Some airports, especially military airports, don't get the Flight ID information, so we just have to use the tail number

[@konradmaria7583]

My dad was a RAF pilot and he said that the pilot is sad, he's a sad pilot. He squirted his mood, until he defeated him with cancer. A month before his death, he stopped joking and I knew that the end was near. He supports family tradition and I am cheerful by nature. Do not sometimes make a barrel with the president on board. That's it. Regards.

[@fhturner3]

I swear that's Denzel on ATC! :-P

[@justincase6645]

Something wrong on your audio Shaun, listening on headphones through left channel only?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Yeah...I didn't have it set correctly for that video. I'm sorry about that. It was one of my earlier videos, and I like to think I've gotten better since that one...I won't let it happen again

[@KutWrite]

I'd say we get our money's worth, even with an occasional error. :D

[@hommie789]

Shaun why in this video do you radio identify as "N269WR" but in other you use "Presidential 269?" I know your plane number is N269WR but why the difference in the two?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

The GTMO military ATC was not able to use the flight ID that typical ATC uses, so we just had to use the tail number.

[@dschell1961]

did you need military clearance for that flight?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

yes

[@chuckgroel1221]

Are you fellas ever home with your family?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

The company says we're always home with our family...the family says we're never home. Who knows...

[@dskgobruins]

Are you able to reveal the identities of any VIPs you have flown for?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Sorry...that would be a big no-no.

[@dskgobruins]

Forgive my Nosiness, I was just admiring some of your destinations and one can't help but speculate those potential clients.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

I understand. I can't blame you, but that's one of the few things I cant really talk about. I wish I could

[@kendillaha4535]

When you fly into a different country how does that work? Who checks your passport

[@CorporatePilotLife]

We generally go through passport control just like everyone else

[@mob1235]

Very clever way of torturing. First comfort the prisoners with the luxury of a gulfstream and in the afternoon a bit of waterboarding

[@ernestoborges8855]

why for landing in Guantanamo Bay Navy you pilots cant make a stablich APP?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Ernesto Borges I'm not sure what part of that approach you are referring to...it is about as stabilized as possible in that situation.

[@ernestoborges8855]

Corporate Pilot Life I mean a straight approximation, for example: the LOC and then the G / S. And not a closed approach.

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Ernesto Borges This runway has no LOC or G/S. We executed a visual approach and the tower requested a tight base to final in order to limit Cuban airspace encroachment. Also, there is a large hill on short final...this is the reason for the radar altimeter calling "500...400..." at such an early point.

[@dawnmariemay8324]

That’s was nice, thank you. 🙏✝️🙏 #WWG1WGA

[@cowboy6591]

GITMO? I wonder who's getting waterboarded? Just saying....

[@KutWrite]

If you're not careful, it could be YOU! :(

[@SKS8080]

Send Hillary there

[@anthonymcneill55]

Hva you ever had both engines fail during a flight? How did you respond if you did?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

Definitely not. That would be a serious situation.

[@dmimcg]

Were you able to make time for some waterboarding classes?

[@CorporatePilotLife]

can't talk about that...LOL

[@jean-francoismoreau3950]

?.

[@victordasilva5255]

You can’t handle the truth!