Phenom 300 Private Jet escape to the Bahamas - IFR Flight VLOG

Flying at 45,000 feet, across 3 countries to find a tropical beach :)
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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

[@shoop4040]

Osama is an incredible man. All that testing in such a short time sounded grueling . Close to genius . I’m 50 and simply admire his accomplishments. I’m not a pilot just an enthusiast. Thank you for another great video. May you both always be safe and continue to have the time of your life ..

[@osamaarafat]

Thank you Ari. I am not a genius but I really enjoy my hobby and work very hard to do it as professionally as I can.

[@shoop4040]

Osama Arafat I admire you greatly. Your hard work shows through and through. Hard work and dedication towards a great goal is what I want my kids to realize, that’s how we fulfill our dreams and endeavors. Thank you for your response Osama ..

[@Jack_quelle]

Love the call sign WTF

[@donjohnston3776]

You beat me to it

[@lonememe]

I heard that too. lol I want to be Osama's friend. Money and a sense of humor...

[@sailormike1089]

Yup! too funny...

[@Ficon]

When you put down $9m for a plane you can call it anything you want.

[@Mytyweav]

That is TOO Funny and I didn't even notice....... Thanks Jack!

[@Big.Ron1]

When I was in ppl training my habit of calling for wind check was quickly broken when my boss who was my final CFI stopped it. He was an old bush pilot from Alaska. He said and I quote, "what difference does it make? Fly the damn airplane not the wind. The airplane will tell you what it needs. Just fly the airplane." He was right. It doesn't matter what the wind is at the tower or wherever the instrument is, just fly the airplane. Rule number 1 in piloting. Fly the airplane. It saved my life when I had a complete engine failure on downwind departure upon throttling back from takeoff power. His training got what was a student back on the ground safely, no damage.

[@osamaarafat]

I agree 100%. The wind is the wind. If it's too much you'll know and go around.

[@idktbh7108]

him speaking about the type rating was seriously eye opening. that bit alone was GOLD. the rest of the video was just extra goodness

[@dominickatx478]

Can we get more videos with Osama? I like that guy

[@Ki30]

I'm saying that plane he got is dope

[@natelav534]

Am i a bad person for laughing at these comments

[@100pyatt]

Heck yeah this guy is freaking cool 🤘

[@aarshpatel2000]

Obama did Osama, Osama did the awesome flight vlogs.

[@CraigBMM]

indeed .. awsome pilot and person .. luv pilot Osama

[@celyda2]

I liked the "Seat belts on!" command. I imagine flying a bunch of friends down to the islands in a jet is difficult. They all think it's fun and games when they board and establishing this is serious business is important.

[@Rh92887]

Wow, this is what I dream about, it's general aviation in its truest form. Sharing your passion with pilots and non-pilots alike. Think of how much GA has improved this gentleman's life and those around him. Well done, keep up the good work and fly safe.

[@osamaarafat]

Thank you. I appreciate you passion and appreciation of GA.

[@Rh92887]

Thank you for sharing your passion with us. I'm a PPL w/IR in medical school, so it will be a while until I seriously get back into aviation. Videos like this actually make me study harder and remind me that hard work pays off and delayed gratification is not a bad thing.

[@patrickmorrissey8754]

This video and the sequel are probably two of the best showing the Garmin, not to mention Osama’s very detailed and patient explanations. You are very lucky to have him as a mentor. Patrick Albuquerque

[@ZZstaff]

The Phenom 300 is my favorite small business or personal use jet.

[@syedazzam7740]

I love how the pilot just gets his flying and communication done. What a pro!

[@1000MileVision]

HE IS ALL BUSINESS makes it look easy .. gives great confidence to the passengers and co-pilot

[@ben-vf]

As a refueller , I can honestly say that all the pilots that step off this plane are always smiling !

[@JesterSpeight]

until line service forgets they have to pull the GPU...

[@jamiecoburn1231]

One heck of a plane! Congratulations Osama! Perhaps more astounding is the work you have completed this year! I have no idea how you stay ahead of an aircraft like the Phenom 300!!?? Skills way (WAY!) out of my league! Well done!

[@justincase5272]

Man I'd like to be that guy. He has all the fun! I'm sure he worked both smarter and harder than most to get there. I earned my private pilots license and instrument rating in just six weeks, so I know what it's like to plan, study, fly for 12 hours a day and adjust the schedule as required in order to make it happen. Excellent work, Osama! Be safe.

[@osamaarafat]

Great job Justin. That's the way to do it.

[@RichardFennimore]

I spent about 6 years flying Learjets (25's and 35's), and made many trips to the Bahamas. The Lear 25 was most comfortable at FL410, FL430, and FL450. I am retired now, and wish I had the cashflow to fly something like this. I really envy you! Really enjoyed your video. Thanks!

[@nickxidis9571]

This is one of those episodes where I keep thinking Steve has the coolest job.

[@schillaci5590]

Osama flies like a true Airline Pilot. More calculated and on the ball than many processionals I know with 10+ years in the business. Well done.

[@Sirmellowman]

I watch this video every few months and everytime I do its like i'm watching it for the first time. Its that good.

[@anonymus8820]

Tons of respect for Osama! This guy is obviously skilled, he's very professional, he's cool and kind and has achieved a lot. I look up to him.

[@rfresh1011]

4:20 I love it, he turns his head and yells at the pax "Seats belts on"...too funny...

[@JerodM]

Ralph Freshour reminds me of the Ron White comedy bit

[@unfair3]

The time you put is 420 that’s pretty sketchy my guy

[@10lauset]

Good to see a followup to the first video where we first met the Phenom and Osama. He must have flown that aircraft a few times since in order to fly it single pilot. Wow, being a driver on a hot ride.

[@redbikerdude]

Two thing I noted: 1. 45,000ft is 5000ft from needing a pressure/space suit 2. you timed the music to beat the drums the moment the rubber chirped the runway. Very nice.

[@josephvalentjr7677]

What a Friend and Extremely Knowledgeable Pilot one of the best teachers you can have Cherish Your Friendship

[@jordanryan5064]

Chops leaving for “work:” “Honey I have so much editing to do that I’m just going to stay at the office for 4 days...have you seen my swimsuit and passport?”

[@Sirmellowman]

LOL!! I actually cracked up when I read this hahah

[@PauloFerreira-wp2it]

😅😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷🦜🇧🇷🦜🌈🦜🌈🦜🌈🎊🎉🎊🎉🔆🔆🔆🔆

[@christopherbeddoe406]

Osama is Hardcore to achieve all those ratings so quickly. "I dropped everything in my life to do this." It's amazing what can be achieved by an intelligent, ambitious and goal oriented person.

[@canofanger]

Absolutely wonderful. I fly out of Pearson with one of "the carriers" and this is really refreshing to see a different point of view. Osama is doing what most airline pilots wish they could - flying for leisure. Outside the airline world he is tops. Interesting to see how the Phenom is geared towards single pilot operation but it really would be a lot safer with two pilots, one flying and the other handling all the pnf duties - radios, checklists, programming etc. Awesome!

[@osamaarafat]

Of course it's safer with two pilots. That's why Flightchops was in the right seat. While not rated, he did run the checklists for me and followed along the flight to make sure I didn't make any mistakes. I always try to have a pilot in the right seat even if he/she is not rated on the aircraft.

[@guitarsword1]

Osama is a terrific pilot, and a very sharp guy. He was ahead of the plane the whole way. I am ex-mil Helicopter, 300 IFR in chopper, and he is right , things happen very quickly in this class of plane.

[@xjapan3]

I like how you're getting into jets, but even small jets like the Phenom. I know you prefer the more vintage props and things like that but it's nice that you have both aspects of the uber-modern with digital displays and troubleshooting issues with computers, and other videos are the old nitty-gritty, hands-on-engine-parts. I hope you get to made more videos with this guy and the plane. Fascinating stuff and I like your background info.

[@jameswikstrom4174]

I was very interested to see Osama as PIC on his new Phenom 300. What an outstanding individual and gentleman! He takes flying to another level. It feels like I am watching a Commercial Airline Pilot when I see him flying. I guess the TBM850 is gone but I love his replacement! Hope everyone had a great time in the Bahamas!

[@loversRule]

"SEAT BELTS ON!!" That's a great passenger briefing. JK I love Osama, he's one hell of a pilot.

[@radioace318la]

"Put your belts On!!" excellent job.

[@walkernick86]

@Enigma McC What a captain!

[@1000MileVision]

AMEN

[@projectfairmontsydney7702]

This man inspires me! I have dreamt and wanted to fly since I was a child. I have just turned 57 and am headed for my first meeting next Wednesday! I would love to command a large aircraft - one step at a time!!

[@jackfullerton3844]

"Look at those mansions down there" Says the guy with a $8m aircraft hahaha. Great video - Osama knows his stuff, great handling of ATC on "Island Time".

[@9HighFlyer9]

$8m aircraft or $8m house, I know my choice

[@maint_guy6977]

Well with a house Not going to have 1million a year just to fly 400 hours If offsetting that doing charter flights well worth it though

[@Rblazer]

ATC down there is absolutely atrocious

[@herbalnedtv]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking, lol!

[@richardbrewin4165]

Unfortunately most of them are gone after the Hurricane

[@psl961capp]

First off....congrats Osama on your ratings. Have been following back on your channel for a while. Hope to see more vids in the future. I started flying with my Dad at the age of 8. At 17 did my PPL in one of our 4 planes Dad owned over the years. It was done in the Aeronca Champ. Aviation is a passion that never ends!

[@golfcharlie232]

Top video once again! Impressive airplane, and Osama is a true Aviation gentleman. You two form a great team!

[@FlightChops]

That means a lot coming from you my friend!

[@markchadwick2286]

It was only osamar flying all the time, I never saw or heard flight chops doing much...??!

[@UncleKennysPlace]

@@markchadwick2286 He doesn't have a type rating in the Phenom.

[@jassimalserkal1604]

This is how KZbin channel should be...... you live the experience like you’re their ..... great work guys

[@johnnieves8719]

OSAMA YOU ARE THE MAN! MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY WHILE TEACHING A LESSON!

[@idrivea911]

I really liked your editing between preparing for takeoff and cutting back the the preflight briefing. Really illustrated the importance of the prep as part of the flight.

[@Cynycter]

I read somewhere that Osama put on hold his successful career as a Tech mogul to fly charter in the Phenom 300. If that's not passion i don't know what is. And Steve, get that IFR rating!

[@osamaarafat]

Did not put my career on hold. Just taking a break from tech and enjoying flying.

[@hawxfan01]

@@osamaarafat respect. Love it.

[@speedbird1598]

The legend himself

[@blschneider]

The Phenom: for when the Ferrari’s are a bit too staid.

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

Osama Arafat Mr Arafat, I am in awe of how you’ve done this! I’m still in the process of starting initial flight training. I know the only way to do it, is to just do it... and every time I see your videos, it inspires me to stop procrastinating (something I am actually NOT known for). Thank you for sharing your experiences with FlightChops! 👍🏻

[@fallinginthed33p]

Such a beautiful plane and the pilot/owner is a really nice guy too. I'm amazed how the plane can be flown single pilot, looks like everything can be called up through the displays.

[@dsgregg]

I've felt the Phenom 300 is interesting because of all of its advanced features and now it has even more appeal given Osama's enthusiatic endorsement. Great vid.

[@ighoojigho2239]

I know nothing about flying and just happened to stumble on these videos and I'm totally hooked . Yep, more videos of this Osama dude - he's cool.

[@chrisshieff]

Nice video, love being told to expedite exiting on a very specific taxi way when you're unfamiliar with the airport! Always has you scrambling to get that taxi chart up!

[@robertlee9395]

I admire Osama's dedication and professionalism. That's a serious aircraft and he knows it. I would be comfortable as one of his passengers. Thanks for sharing a great video!

[@garrydhintz8017]

It's interesting the changes when you get in different parts of the world. ATC in Toronto was right on top of everything compared to Nassau ATC just basically saying "well boys land anywhere" lol

[@maggus999]

Awesome video! More of Osama please! Regarding Nassau Approach: I have no insight on local procedures, but in general terms the safe and smooth expedition of traffic is goal 1 in ATC, and safely making shortcuts via direct routing to FAF or visual approaches is often part of that, especially in this situation where it seemed you were no1 in front of someone that didn't have too much distance behind you. I definitely understand that the wish of a single pilot operation (with or without a safety pilot) can often be to follow briefed procedure, however this comes back full circle to what was said on departure of what is expected of a shiny fast exec jet, i.e. believing that this jet is manned by a full-time commercial multi crew and can switch to visual or skip intermediate approach waypoints without too much hassle. I agree that the way it was presented by ATC was less than optimal, and Osama handled it great, I'm just offering a little perspective without trying to excuse anyone on as to why this could happen.

[@osamaarafat]

Agreed in general but I was IFR and I have every right to demand a full approach. I did and I was granted a full approach clearance. I was set up and briefed the full approach stating with RELVE as the IAF. I did not have time to brief a different approach and felt that the safest option was to stick with the briefed plan. ATC should not change your approach clearance part way through the approach. I am 100% sure I could have handled the switch to visual but I owe it to my passengers to give them the safest flight possible and that is to stick with the briefed approach. I am a safety above everything pilot.

[@maggus999]

Thanks for replying! I think you're right on all counts. In my opinion the options given should have been provided as suggestions rather than instructions. I just hoped to shed some light on why this would even be done at this stage. Cheers!

[@Blakhawk1703]

Holy crap! Flight level 450!!!

[@Adam88Marz]

Signature is hands down the best handling company in the world. Great people.

[@MegaLucas1357]

I've been a long time flight chops fanatic. Its good to see continuous content! Youre adventures throughout the aviation world are what keeps me on my goal of becoming a pilot! Look forward to seeing more!

[@rbrdly]

Out-frikken-standing! So much respect for Osama's abilities and professionalism. Another great "short-series" Steve. Keep up the great work Bud.

[@Bergstaller01]

Man, if I had the funds to charter Osama to fly myself and my family to somewhere tropical, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

[@Dragon-qt5zu]

Just remember "PUT YOUR SEATBELT ON" 😆

[@hotelgulf]

Really like Mr.Osama’s professionalism. He’s always ahead of the airplane.

[@bumpersfly]

I do like the registration. Makes it easy to remember! My cousins is C-FKTR. That one is easy to remember also, for some reason.

[@christy6828]

Enjoyable flight. Osama is incredible, I learned a lot. Thanks for letting me tag along.

[@bulltactv4809]

Man i love your buddy Osama.. so cool to see someone so passionate about flight and motivated in his job

[@pfcravt]

I appreciate you putting together this video together. I doubt I will ever be in a Phenom but I absolutely love these planes.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Osama is my favorite guest, his TBM explanations are great and his story is awesome ! Great job on video, lots of fun watching this one.

[@jukeman57]

Wow, Osama is the man. A very accomplished pro. He makes it look easy. Also, what an one amazing aircraft...4000 ft/min!

[@robertcocciardi5062]

I love flying with Osama.. he explains what I need to learn... great video also.. romeo bravo charlie out

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

What a wicked jet , and Osama is a master of flight !. I would not be afraid to fly anywhere in the world with him , and take my family too.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

A master of flight? The AP flew the entire thing.

[@connorlorio5280]

Phenom 300 really is an awesome aircraft. Hope to fly it one day.

[@simon5665]

this guy Osama really impressed. He has good attitude good airmanship, comes very prepared and you can see loves flying. Very enjoyable video!

[@WhitneyHardingFPV]

That was absolutely incredible.. What an amazing pilot Osama is! I have a whole new respect for jet pilots. The quick radio talk is beyond impressive. Sick copilot skills too FC! This was A+ content. +1 :)

[@mrbrianparker]

I'd fly Osama airlines, he's a highly competent pilot and aircraft commander. However I doubt I'm in the correct financial stratum. Good to see the "jet-set" stuff but I particularly enjoy the VFR/IFR or bush flying on this channel. In any event, it's all really well done and presented.

[@vsousauru]

We have few companies to be proud of in Brazil. Embraer is one of them.

[@billbargar2284]

You and Osama work well together as passionate aviators.

[@BazilRat]

There's a moment, as Osama brings the nose up, where Steve is like "This ain't right." You see it on his face just before he does the check left and right. It must feel... very unusual.

[@dabda8510]

19:28 Check out that $10.5 million Phenom 300 jet! Awesome video and pilots! Thanks.

[@daddyspartanvr]

Been watching your videos for a couple months now. Never thought I'd begin to understand the comm traffic in these videos. Understood almost everything that was being said over the radio in this video.

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Osama is the pilot's pilot. Very much reminds me of Guido Warneke (sp?) as far as how professional he is. I bet a pleasure to fly with too! VERY much looking forward to many more flights in his airplanes!

[@aimpointcx4444]

These videos are my driving force to finish my private!

[@clearskiesvideos]

Go for it Nick! I fly a Piper Warrior, not a jet like Osama -- but few things I enjoy more. You won't regret it

[@jochentreitel7397]

...and me getting into IFR!

[@sameshytdiffday9685]

Yes sir indeed😎

[@brazeagle]

Amazing...Being a brazilian, pilot and former owner of a Mooney M-20E, which I used to fly from Fort Meyers, FL to Port au Prince, Haiti...this would be a DREAM FLIGHT for me. Thanks for the video and for the DREAM.

[@danflies]

Love seeing these flights with Osama. Dream plane, dream trips. Fantastic.

[@AlanpittsS2b]

Osama is a very impressive individual. Him and elliot are my favorite. Elliot is my man crush for sure.

[@atomicorang]

You’ve got me hooked.. Osama is an awesome pilot! Love the technology.. I just retired from DoD aircraft maintenance APG.

[@REPR100]

That was awesome and impressive! I grew up flying private with my grandfather and I so wish I could afford to buy a plane, looks like so much fun!

[@Hot80s]

watching this was like a breath of fresh air

[@davidsandberg7631]

You are Blessed to have Osama in your life. We are also Blessed to have him in your vlog.

[@michaeljuster67]

I’m a 17.000 hour airline pilot, impressed with Osama. I wasn’t that pro, when I had his hours. Good on you Osama. 😊 As always Steve, best aviation video’s around.

[@FlightChops]

Getting caught up on comments after a busy few weeks - I greatly appreciate this feedback Michael!

[@graysono]

Wow what a fabulous video! Just watched it down here in Middle Earth. Osama is superb. I've seen him on a couple of videos and he is so knowledgeable! And an absolutely lovely fellow so willing to pass it on.

[@challenger2aircraftadventures]

That's not an airplane....that's a time machine! Getting you where you want to go so fast, before you know it, you've arrived! Sweet!!

[@brentjohnson6654]

Osama is on top of his game. Well prepared and very good to brief you of what is going to happen and what is happening. Well done Osama!

[@randythorne4401]

Really liked the ride, more Phenom IFR please. Missed you at Reno, but was only there for one day. I worked for Sanders for 5 years.

[@topturretgunner]

Hello Flight Chops from Sunny Florida. Good to see a new video from you. Hope that you and your family had a great Christmas and New Year. Blue skies and tailwinds my friend. Even though it’s 3 years old it’s all new to me. Be safe.

[@FlightChops]

That's the beauty of evergreen content :). Glad you found, and enjoyed this video.

[@markthibault8579]

Impressive progression into a jet. Osama is the consummate professional up there. Thanks for sharing.

[@Rossjordan]

One of the better flying videos I’ve seen in a long time, keep up the great work

[@Payne2view]

FL45 is about 9 higher than I've ever been on a commercial flight. I think I'd start to feel homesick for planet Earth at that height. Osama seems like a man in the zone, doing exactly what he's always wanted to, a man who has found his ideal job and is loving it. That's great to see.

[@audigex]

Robert Payne you sure you’ve never been higher than 360? 370-400 is pretty typical for long haul

[@pmh1nic]

Awesome, awesome video. I never got to fly a jet durn my flying days and no where near 45,000 feet. But spent a lot of time in busy traffic and fast pace ATC in the NYC area. Really enjoyed the video. It took me back in time to a fun period in my life.

[@elmodesouza5705]

Best private jets in the world! Embraer. And the best pilot! ;)

[@joshuaeagan6012]

Excellent video. Instrument student pilot here. I've added this video (and other FlightChops) to my instrument folder of material to learn from. Thanks

[@spale999]

wife:"how are you darling?" pilot:"im ok, whiskey tango fox"

[@PauloFerreira-wp2it]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😅

[@sleektruck22]

Lmao

[@jenniferprementine387]

trot

[@lmartinez3633]

Osama preparation is top notch, like his business like approach.

[@RCShufty]

Wait, his callsign is Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, that's awesome.

[@grimreaper3526]

the other plane in that fleet is Lima Oscar Lima

[@kingoscar5884]

@@grimreaper3526 LOL WTF

[@DevReaper]

@WPLU572 Trunked Radio Probably because it's registered in Canada. wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/2/ccarcs-riacc/ADet.aspx?id=529345&rfr=RchSimp.aspx

[@jbreezy101]

Wait wtf?

[@spwb2k]

very cool. when i was a kid and my retired USAF dad had our flight club Cessna 152 out for a spin, my role was "chief checklist reader-offer."

[@JoakimBjornander]

YES! Another Osama video. That guy is a champ

[@Kaipeternicolas]

I can't believe it! Osama finally got his Phenom!?!? My god I can't wait for more of this content. Absolutely love this stuff!

[@osamaarafat]

It's not mine. It belongs to a friend who let's me use it.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

Oh okay! Gotcha! I am extremely excited for you and I hope to find a way to fly a Phenom with ATPL in my pocket someday. For now, I hope to see more Phenom content from you. Something like Klaus Obermayer does with his PC12 (kzbin.info).

[@aerospacenews]

A very engaging episode Steve (and Osama). I felt my own adrenaline surging as your workload and tempo picked-up during departure/arrival. And that ATC in the Bahamas!

[@wilurbean]

Hell of a landing. If the wind could push the Phenom like that, can't even imagine a 172.

[@Blakew28]

Wow. Great video. I wish I could have an instructor and mentor like Osama!!!

[@williegillie5712]

Nasau approach sure dropped the ball that ATC controller guy didn’t seem like he had a clue where you guys were and where you were going. Osama did a great job. He’s quite the accomplished pilot and a very generous man. I love the yoke on the Phenom and the instruments were sure nice on that jet.

[@dingodango1]

When visual conditions prevail it's not uncommon for approach controllers to issue a heading that will intercept the final approach. Then when you report the field in sight you will be cleared for a visual approach. What Osama requested is a full approach and that's something that is perfectly fine but sometimes controllers like to get people in faster and they do that by cutting the full approach down to either an intermediate fix or a heading to intercept. I don't think the controller was confused at all. Osama just wanted the full procedure and the controller may not have expected that.

[@userSchlonsch]

That AirCanada Crew realizing they’re in a Max and reconsidering their life choices😂

[@rionbain2922]

Big fan of flight chops and osama... great to see you guys fly and land in my hometown Nassau, Bahamas....hope to meet you guys in the near future