Private jet landing at Love Field Dallas

[@gregmink]

The Premier (like most of the newer small jets) does not have reverse thrust. What it does have is lift dump. On landing roll out, I can deploy all three spoilers atop each wing to help the plane sit down on the wheels and improve braking effectiveness. On my videos, I generally try to show either the spoilers deployed or the spoilers being activated into the "dump" position. Strangely, nobody ever comments so perhaps that is overlooked or just not that interesting.

[@Windtee]

Premier 1 Driver I noticed the the "spoiler shot" on previous vids, and it adds to the action. I just never had a need to mention it. It's a cool shot showing the devices dumping as dumpers do! :) Keep it in.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for noticing!

[@hpshiker]

Premier 1 Driver + I notice something on all your departures and it's bugging me not knowing. If you have a chance to answer, I would appreciate knowing. You rotate, select gear up and push a button at the top of the panel. I see you push that button in every video. Timer?

[@gregmink]

yaw damper. Keeps the folks in the back from getting kicked around....don't want anyone spilling their champagne!

[@moneylab2860]

+Premier 1 Driver: I enjoy external shots showing when spoilers and/or flaps are being deployed. Adds to the video.

[@davewilkirson2320]

Very nice approach into Love. You descended from the north on that landing. I will certainly check out more vids. I'm re-living my student aviation days (1990-1992) through your videos. It is a enjoyable. Thank you.

[@r.l.sewall7944]

Great videos Premier 1 Driver. Really enjoy all the views. Thanks again and look forward to seeing more as time goes on.

[@gregmink]

+R L Sewall Thanks for watching!

[@captmoonbeam]

Very good landing video. The multiple jumps to different camera angles really adds to the video.

[@Aviator1047]

Thanks Captain! Always enjoy the videos you post. It's been several years since I last flew.

[@guyster7148]

Howdy! Have enjoyed many of your videos thought it time to chime in and thank you for the great flights. We(brother and I) bought a 200 Astra Gulf and have had a rather challenging time but now am very comfy with the "Beast". We decided to take the family up to Greenland after seeing your approach into that slip of a landing strip. Still checking on runway specs, but that was awesome. If that was your son with you, well, whomever it was, I do believe that is his favorite word also, awesome that is! Keep up the great work of helping us out here navigate the fun and the mundane to an exciting level... Great job Capt. ! Guy

[@gregmink]

Guy Sutton Greenland is a great spot. And if you go when we did, you should stay a couple days and take in some activities. We both want to return maybe in the later seasons where we will have darker skies for star gazing. Go do it, the experience is well worth it.

[@marvinbrooks2601]

Just want to know when you will post more videos. I enjoy and I'm sure everyone else does as well.

[@gregmink]

Marvin Brooks I'm in a bit of a dry spell right now. Look for more in late May. The summer should produce some good locations as well. Thanks for watching!

[@johndemerse9172]

Another great landing (challenging/busy airspace) and video!

[@AZee-hh4mk]

Can you please let me know what you are recording audio to ? I don't think it's through the GoPro ? Sound is very clear and crisp

[@elton6656]

really enjoy your videos, thanks!

[@cpocketts]

Wow! Amazing! is the reg N390MG? If it is and the pictures on on-line are correct you have one of the best paint jobs on it i have very seen! Come to Gloucestershire Airport on day!

[@gregmink]

cpockettsAviation No, it isn't. I just looked that plane up though and that is a wild paint job!

[@cpocketts]

Ah! it is indeed

[@diehardeagle8129]

Hi mike I think that's what you said your name was once again your videos r amazing I hope you consider yourself a lucky man living the dream kind of thing lol , I don't know what it cost in America for pilot licence or even a jet but in Perth Western Australia very expensive especially when you r only a blue collar worker and have a family to feed , I will keep watching and learning as I'm keen to know and learn about these jets ; thanks mate have a nice day 😄

[@danpend]

Very nice, sir. However, checklist? I didn't really see a visual (perhaps just not recorded) of your checklist on approach, but does the airplane do that for you, or are you still completing a manual checklist? I know modern jets have such wonderful systems and computer aided devices, but I would think checklists could never be replaced? Also, if the Premier had thrust reverse, wonder how much that would reduce landing roll-out for short fields?

[@gregmink]

danpend Most of my checklist video is edited out because it is just not that interesting. I do use them though. The aircraft will also display the checklist on the center screen but I rarely use that one. I have a paper one that I like to use. I'm sure that thrust reversers would shorten the landing roll somewhat, although I don't know that it would significantly impact the places I fly into. Most of the time, the aircraft can land in a lot shorter field than you could legally take off.

[@HondaGoldwingGL1800]

Enjoyed the ride...thanks. How much over 40 can you go?

[@gregmink]

+HondaGoldwingGL1800 FL410 is max.

[@ss442es]

Noticed the Premire has no buckets or slots so figured it didn't have any. Looking at the performance sheet that airplane get's off the ground in a hurry under 1400 feet but uses all of 3000 to get stopped depending on weight and winds. Thanks for the videos, used to work for check hauler out of Love field.

[@gregmink]

Takes some pretty good braking to get that short of a landing.

[@spencer6441]

I enjoy all of your videos! Great audio, great camera angles. What kind of license do you have? And ratings? Thanks! Private pilot VFR Missouri

[@gregmink]

Spencer Davidson HI Spencer- Commercial, multi, instrument and of course a Premier type rating and MU2 as well.

[@AZee-hh4mk]

Can you let me know what you are recording audio to ? I don't think through the GoPro ? Sound is very good.

[@12WhiteBoy26]

I'm sure he uses an audio cable that you can buy online that plugs into the panel and into the GoPro itself with your headset adapted through it. I use this setup and it sounds incredible, like Premier 1 Driver's audio does.

[@gregmink]

+Alan Zee Yes, that is exactly what i do. I got the audio cable from Sporty's. www.sportys.com/pilotshop/gopro-hero4-audio-cable.html

[@alvinkariuki415]

For a small jet(smaller or bigger than the Cessna citation) with no reverse thrust...that's pretty crazy. Premier 1 Driver

[@davewilkirson2320]

Greg you mentioned you have 1000 hours in the F-16. Did you attend the Air Force Academy (Co) or a different school while in the military. Also I want to say thanks for your service.

[@gregmink]

I went to Indiana University and joined after that.

[@andrewdturton4535]

Brilliant ! Keep em coming.

[@gregmink]

Andrew D Turton Thanks!

[@JMMT7022801]

I fly into Dallas Love Field in April. How's the weather around that time of year?

[@gregmink]

+JMMT7022801 Beautiful. Occasional storms move through, but those are pretty predictable.

[@hatchettc182]

enjoyed the ride along!! some strong winds there on final 140@19kts!

[@gregmink]

clif tehcta I thought it was interesting how they went from gusting to 28 to steady at 19 when she called them out.

[@littlelflem6691]

Cool video....is that person talking saying southwest?

[@gregmink]

+LittleL Flem Most likely. Southwest is the major air carrier at Love Field.

[@carlcap14911]

Is it possible for an automatic pilot to take you in to a safe landing? I know most or all pilots would rather fly in manually.

[@gregmink]

Nope. Autopilot won't land the plane.

[@marindelgado7737]

Hello sir i enjoy your videos very much you look so relax,i fly in the ny aerea and i think twice when i have to talk ny approch. Welcome back

[@gregmink]

Marin Delgado Thanks for your comment!

[@Frabusne]

I like your videos so much! It's just a pity to see so much automatic pilot control over the machine and so few pilot action on the control column . If I were you I'd have enjoyed to pilot the aircraft a bit more by myself during the approach

[@gregmink]

Frabusne Thanks for your comments. The busier the airspace the more I tend to let the A/P fly it. That allows me to concentrate on other tasks. Single pilot jet training is centered around full use of all the aircraft systems to help the pilot manage his workload. There are certainly times where I do a lot more hand flying. Typically, departures are all flown by autopilot though as there is a lot going on at that phase. Approaches on a vfr day are flown by hand depending on the airspace. I appreciate your watching!

[@rickygillis154]

great flying man

[@diehardeagle8129]

Great videos you must really love your job and your life is that your own jet ?

[@gregmink]

+the cuzz Thanks. Yes, I own that jet but use it primarily for business.

[@diehardeagle8129]

+Premier 1 Driver I don't want to start annoying you but being solo pilot are you allowed or would you have the fuel capacity to fly oversees ??? Kind regards Wayne

[@gregmink]

Hi Wayne- I can and have flown overseas. You have to do it through Greenland and Iceland though because I don't carry enough fuel to make it non-stop. I have some videos up showing that activity.

[@PilotMarkBuck]

Great video!

[@gregmink]

Mark Buck Thanks! Hopefully you have seen some of my other videos as well....I think a few of them are better.

[@PilotMarkBuck]

Yes sir, I watch them regularly and all of them are great quality. One can only dream about stepping up from a SR22T to a Premier 1!

[@BeechSportBill]

Premier 1 Driver I check out the lift dumps in all your videos. Since I have a Skylane, no problem retracting my flaps on touchdown for weight on wheels. I don't worry about my brake pads... only need to replace every fourth annual, and stainless disks don't wear much, either...

[@dungeonrat]

Must say I didn't know of the lack of thrust reversers, so that's a stupid question I don't have to ask. Though I would have to guess that would make landing somewhere high like Aspen or Amarillo a little more interesting especially under adverse weather when traction would be a factor.

[@gregmink]

+Michael Schroeder Yes, in limited traction situations, the lack of reversers is an issue.

[@Danndanny55]

keep up the vids good to watch subbed

[@comander402]

hola capitán muy bonito vídeo saludos.

[@TommyG11814]

Quite a rocky arrival.

[@schooder]

A couple of birds at 2:36? That's for making it look easy

[@gregmink]

schooder I think that was a couple rain drops that flashed by. Not 100% though.

[@vinylice]

nice work! ))) appreciated

[@rebelyell22]

That's Mark Cuban's 752 at 8:54

[@BoldrepublicRadioShow]

9:10 Into video -- Bug hits windshield.

[@Cordova7566]

I find it difficult to comment sometimes with you being a consummate pilot …the fear of appearing stupid and all, but do you ever have apprehension flying into the haze of a dusk sunset…eye-strain, poor visibility and the general unknown of real obstacles.

[@gregmink]

Larry Rivers Hi Larry- apprehension on all landings....its what keeps me alive and will hopefully continue! I try not to take anything for granted regardless of how many times I've "been there, done that".