Flying a Single Pilot Jet into DFW with Thunderstorms

[@paceaf]

thats me on 134.47, cool to see and hear the other side! glad you had a safe flight!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Super cool! I bet it is, thank you for the excellent work you and your team do. It’s amazing to hear how many planes you are talking to.

[@etarheel1]

I love the start to finish videos, that’s my vote. The more aviation the better in my book. Thank you for letting us ride along!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you like them! Sounds like I will be transitioning to some more full flight videos, everyone seems to prefer that

[@kenpittman9588]

Great vids and I love the full length!

[@etarheel1]

@@TheRunwayRyan awesome we look forward to them, thank you!

[@christy6828]

Thanks for keeping us 'on' for the entire flight, it was very interesting to see you managing that weather. Another great flight, thank you.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@johnnyatc1]

Great video, Ryan! Retired ZFW (BYP) controller here. I worked many WX days with aircraft on the SEEVR arrival. You made it look quite easy. Glad to see the BYP guys took care of you on your way in. Thanks for letting me relive those days through your video!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Always true pro's down there, thanks for watching!

[@schism8286]

Not a pilot, but I watch a lot of aviation videos. You seem extremely calm, collected, and confident in your skills and communications. Would love to fly with you any day

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it!

[@av8tordonny398]

Fantastic job, Ryan. You were ahead of the plane, even when it was getting busy. I must say, as a former aviation insurance underwriter, I’d love to see another set of arms twisting knobs and talking on the radio, especially during those hectic moments in bad weather. Awesome job.

[@MikeyUnderwood]

Very cool video. I am a new hire out at Dfw airport with the signs and markings department. It was really cool to get the "birds eye view" of what i actually do out there. Thanks for the extended version at the end.

[@shube3103]

You are one of the best pilot KZbinrs. I like the teaching aspect and how you explain everything you're doing to the viewer. Keep up the great work; I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Wow, that is some high praise! I am truly honored. Thank you for watching!

[@claywilson7020]

Pro+ Makes me glad to be an airline pilot with two of us up front. Really nice work!

[@SkyhawkCaptain172]

Hi Ryan! I work airfield ops at DFW and have my CFI checkride coming up on the 18th. Cool to see DFW from your perspective. Love your video!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

That's awesome, man you guys are BUSY! Congrats on the CFI checkride, that's a huge step!

[@MikeyUnderwood]

I just had my AMA ride along with you last week :))

[@SkyhawkCaptain172]

@@TheRunwayRyan thanks! I am officially an unemployed CFI now!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@SkyhawkCaptain172 Congrats! I'm sure you'll be employed before too long!

[@6dollardave]

Very enjoyable. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@georgiapatriot4575]

That's what training, currency, and proficiency look like--high workload but handled it like a boss.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks! I stay current on two types so I go to training every 6 months. I’ve noticed a big difference because of that.

[@shanethompson7587]

I have to say after watching all your videos GOD had a plan for you and it’s great to see you be great at it I’m older at 55 leaning to fly after buying. Plane’s as a hobby not as a career so I’m watching your videos and leaning lots I hope you have a great Christmas with your family enjoy everything he has given you 👍🏻

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching! I have been very blessed, that's for sure.

[@s.mendez7160]

Great production quality with the editing, coms, and music! Thank you for sharing these experiences.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!

[@frankward67]

Fantastic video, I'm based in GKY. As a fairly new pilot I have Garmin glass in my plane, and I always like to stop the video when you show the avionics and see how a professional pilot enters all the data. I also like the long videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Garmin is the best! I'll try to keep them coming.

[@wrg2608]

This video is 🔥. Loved the transition during en route with your calls and showing the weather. I literally stopped in the middle of the video to comment how great that was. Love your videos but this one is one of your best. Thanks for taking the time to share. You’re a great single pilot and you’re a great KZbinr!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked it.

[@jazzdad24]

WOW, dude, you handled that like a Boss. You could have gotten flustered real easy!! I'd fly with you any day!!😊

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@tomnorman2668]

Top notch professional pilot! Thanks for the ride-a-long!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheRejects]

Watching you fly and handle everything is super motivating for me as I am currently a student pilot. I can not wait for the day I get to do this!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Keep up the hard work, it’ll be worth it!

[@dwykejack1279]

My new favourite channel love how informative it is showing the approach plate with commentary explaining everything that’s gonna happen

[@ronarnott1801]

Glad you left the cameras running. Thanks. It's great to see real ifr in real storms bringing you to a successful landing.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you enjoyed it, makes the work worthwhile!

[@ronarnott1801]

​@@TheRunwayRyan It's always great to see professionals fly. The complete process of getting ready, in flight, and the landing/taxi is NEVER boring, always a good review. I'm a TBM 850 pilot and enjoyed the whole enchilada.

[@nathanas64]

Great video ! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@greggmeyers6463]

Great to fly with you. Nice work Ryan!! You make it look so easy. Oh ya, nice boots!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! We rock the boots all the time here in Arkansas

[@guillaumepons5853]

I was about to say great job and Nice boots 😊

[@richardfrey3716]

Very Professional, you have ATC Nailed and one step ahead of them.....enjoyable Video !!!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Trying my best. If you aren’t ahead, you are behind.

[@kenpalmer1965]

This is a great video! I love being able to see the pilot(s) navigate their way through storms from the cockpit. Superb!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenpalmer1965]

@@TheRunwayRyan You're very welcome!

[@kenpalmer1965]

@@TheRunwayRyan You're quite welcome!

[@paultaylor9939]

Great flight many thanks for sharing all the best seasons greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching, Merry Christmas!

[@Play2Win1958]

Changed a lot since 1978 Jeff County ground and the instruments are really interesting good job !

[@TheRunwayRyan]

The new technology is great!

[@praetorian5499]

I’ve never seen content like this and I’m surprisingly into it! Makes being a pilot look pretty cool. Def gonna watch more of your videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and glad to have you here!

[@TheMrBitsy]

So glad I found this channel as the presentation is top notch! Camera views, ATC, instrument views and pilot explanations are great!

[@AJLampron]

Great video! Love the cockpit footage and hearing how you work with ATC to avoid the weather. 👏👏👏

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregoryl.4872]

Thanks for the Great video.

[@wheresthedoctor6629]

Good video Ryan. I'm a CFI in the DFW area, awesome to see an approach into the madness while I am avoiding you guys

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@benjamincassell6054]

The weather was interesting to see, like the new camera position!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Just trying to keep you happy

[@marshie1337]

very cool to see what the skies above me looked like yesterday here in dallas. great vid, excellent job

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad to give you a peek at what we were dealing with!

[@codysheppard3009]

Great video. I am glad I found your content. Love the longer videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching, I'll keep them coming!

[@nickman0303]

Hes a pilot flying high performance single pilot after this many years. I'd say he plans on a long life. Im praying this is a great channel.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Trying my best out here!

[@nathanielvirgil328]

Great flights love watching the IFR work in busy airports.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@MichaelDocDale]

I like that you always use your checklist. I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! I am VERY pro checklist. There are times, especially in a single pilot jet, where things are done as a flow but they are always backed up with the checklist.

[@michaellane5679]

Very impressive Cap!!! I would definitely put my life in your hands! Thank you for showing your expertise in flying! I would fly with you anytime!!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@rfriesen1644]

Terrific video. Thanks for letting us ride along.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@wayne9638]

Professional in action, well done

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! Thanks for watching.

[@escaperocks]

This is perhaps the coolest full video I've seen. Thank you for sharing. At one time in my life I thought I was on a track to become a professional commercial pilot. After my PPL, I did IFR, then the various complex ratings up to Multi-Land. All in northern Colorado. Then life happens. I maintain my PPL-IFR SEL for personal flying. I sure wish I had glass cockpit when I did my training back in the mid 80's :) That CJ3+ cockpit is beautiful!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Wow, thank you! I am definitely spoiled in the 3+, Garmin makes amazing equipment.

[@earlpener]

Thanks Ryan, got my instrument rating 3 weeks ago at 53 y/o. I'm hoping I can manage my Comanche some day as good as you manage that Citation. Love the video's, please keep them coming!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Congrats on the new rating! The instrument rating is the overall most powerful addition to your skills you can get. Congrats on being safer!

[@Michael-oy3pz]

Fantastic flight and thank you for bringing us along ✈️🇦🇺

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for coming!

[@Drewsey]

Buttered my guy. Enjoyed the ride.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@chrisruef9221]

Your channel is going to grow quickly. Great job. You were always ahead of the flight.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching!

[@jamestamu83]

Really interesting video. Your commentary was excellent, and helped me appreciate the complexity of what you have to manage. I thought your ATC comms were very clear and easily understandable, as opposed to many other pilots who seem to mumble. A new subscriber.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you so much for the kind words, glad you enjoyed it!

[@carolinelvsewe]

First time on this channel. Aviation viewer in Dallas area. Great to see the landing I usually only see from ground. Loved this!! Subbed

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for checking out the channel! Glad you enjoyed the landing.

[@SeaHusker54]

Never seen a video of yours before! Excellent content sir! As a DFW resident and fellow pilot (only a PPL) I’m always fascinated how congested the arrivals/departures are into KDFW. Glad you made it safe and sound with no issues. Subscribed!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! Glad you came across it, and I'm thankful to have you as a subscriber!

[@jamest7551]

I just found your channel. I really enjoyed the flight! I'm a private pilot that lives in the DFW area and fly commercially in and out of DFW often. I also follow Flight Radar 24 and monitor DFW all the time. I'm amazed at the amount of traffic and thought you handled the traffic and weather very well. Enjoyed flying along with you! I look forward to more videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad to have you here! Thanks for watching.

[@jamiewilliams7031]

Your channel popped up on my feed glad it did this was enjoyable watching

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching, I'm glad it did too!

[@joeglennaz]

Hello from Phoenix Arizona, I’m a private pilot. I learned to fly at Phoenix sky Harbor. Got my license in 1987. I’m not flying now due to a medical issue, but you make me wanna go out and buy a Complete simulator set up for home that looks so fun. The last plane I flew was a diamond star D A4 with a G 1000. I have my instrument rating, but I’ve never fly instrument flight. Definitely lots of things have changed like I’m not familiar with fourFlight.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

There has definitely been a lot of changes! Foreflight is an all in one app that basically does everything you could need for flying now.

[@txmale7171]

Nice flight. Miss seeing your cute little copilot. 😊

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! I'll have to see if I can't get one of them in a video with me again soon.

[@chuckb5012]

Very nice flight. Excellent pilot , flying a complicated aircraft like that is pretty bold.....

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! If we are being completely honest, the CJ3+ isn't super hard to fly alone. The Garmin avionics really make it much more manageable.

[@tanner6017]

Just found your channel-loved the whole flight edit versus cutting! It was very cool seeing you navigate through the storms.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Enjoyed this, appreciate you showing full route, planning, etc!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@etarheel1]

Enjoyed the long version so much I just watched a second time! 😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Wow, thanks! Looks like I'm making long videos from here on out!

[@etarheel1]

@ sweet!

[@ironmanballer4868]

Awesome video my friend at work found you how I found out about the video today. Keep them coming!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Awesome, glad to have you both here and thanks for watching!

[@saldun2603]

Wow and you were going out shortly for client passenger return. Amazing expertise it has to be. Onward 🌈 blue skies

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@akins3258]

awesome video, great to watch for ifr comms / procedures

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad it was helpful! I used to watch videos like this for the same thing.

[@cantstandtheestablishment4004]

Great video! Love the time lapse.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@tylerhasabike5043]

Great stuff! Thanks for bringing us along

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@firepilot109]

Awesome as always man and that was beyond greased! I'm still waiting for the nose wheel to settle, lol. Done the fingr nine arrival into Addison a few times and gets kind of crazy! You had a good shout out in one of Josh's videos few weeks ago.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Yes I saw that! It was great to briefly meet Josh!

[@Cheeto80]

Awesome video!!! Entire flight was great.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@sean8671]

Gotta give you props man. I do this all the time, but I do it with another pilot. Don’t know if I’d want to do this single pilot lol. Nice video!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Sometimes I miss having someone sit over there. I fly as a crew as well on another plane.

[@larrybaker5316]

thanks for the ride along. I don't fly, but have my scanners and shortwave radios set up on ASG, Razorback VOR, and Memphis ATC, we have a lot of traffic over NW Arkansas. Got the 32.42 from your video, so will tune in on that freq too.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@87bones87]

Good to see another video. Couldn't watch right away but saved right away. Lol

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@NoTreadingOnMe]

Good stuff - thanks for the taxi ride too!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks, had to put new tires on after that!

[@skyepilotte11]

Very nice flight and arrival inti DFW...thx

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for coming along!

[@Jorge50505]

Enjoyed the video keep em coming like listening to all the crazyiness going on

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@CaptainCurt07]

*Just stumbled onto your channel, nice video* 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you found it, thank you for watching!

[@PilotDaveAviation]

As always, love the video and content, thanks for sharing sir

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@keithjaz]

Love this kind of real world video!!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, thanks for watching!

[@grzechuk6776]

what a flight. Great ride

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for coming along!

[@thecman26]

The bread has indeed been buttered!

[@falcos]

Little Rock’s airport code always makes me laugh, I know it’s juvenile but gets me every time

[@michaelbaldasserini6765]

Great single pilot resource management

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@rinzlerF14]

Nice! Thanks for the full flight!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! I constantly debate whether to make these videos longer like this or not. It does seem like everyone likes to see the whole flight.

[@timber240]

Great video Ryan

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@mitchlong3601]

Happy and Safe Holidays Ryan🎉

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, you as well!

[@markh3684]

Live in Dallas and just love landing at DFW those times the taxi to the gate feels like we're driving in from Oklahoma

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It’s a long ways!

[@TheKvs777]

Greased it! Well done. Your mastery of the comms while managing the aircraft is impressive.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Many thanks!

[@slapshot1343]

I LOVE ONBOARD RADAR FOOTAGE!! Please add more any time you see opportunity! It’s the best!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I loved it too before I flew professionally, I always try to include it when I can!

[@williamtrusler1508]

Nicely done!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@cherokeejack7757]

My family owned a jet for years, had a pilot that took all charge of the aircraft. When the flew which was often there was a copilot in the right seat, always. I didn’t think you could fly a jet with only one pilot. It incredible that anyone who flies family, friends or business associates would think so little of those souls that they wouldn’t pay for a co-pilot.

[@dryreed]

In most jets a second pilot IS mandatory, but there are many approved for single pilot ops. I’ve been told the CJ series makes is light work for a single pilot.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

That’s true, especially the Garmin equipped ones. A lot of things are automatic and it really is t that hard.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I get this one a lot. It’s not a financial reason, it’s just typically easier to get one pilot than it is to find two for a flight. Also the 3+ doesn’t carry a whole lot of weight compared to other jets, so having 2 up there isn’t great.

[@JerryGray-j7n]

First time watching single pilot wow awesome pilot I'm impressed flying that jet through bad weather staying in front of very complex jet I'd fly with single pilot anywhere

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@waltermengden8927]

Really like the longer form

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for letting me know! I really debate how long to make these. It seems that you are not alone.

[@roberthenry9319]

Flying a CJ3 into Dallas in nasty weather wearing cowboy boots. Awesome. Cannot thank you enough.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@When-Jesus-Christ-Savess]

I enjoy your videos your just yourself nice and real blessings.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@markusanderson1517]

Great landing! Ssssssmmmmmoooootttthhhhhhhhhh.............

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It even surprised me!

[@elliottpease6284]

Hey runway ryan! I have a few questions if that's ok. One you probably get asked all the time and it's, can you leave the cockpit momentarily on a single pilot aircraft (for a wee, etc). Second, do work for specific clients or for a charter company? Lastly, How did you become a private pilot? For example, did you pay for your ppl or did you get a sponsorship or loan, etc? Love your videos!! You inspire me to pursue my dreams in becoming a pilot when im older.

[@Tomcat304]

I used to live in Lewisville and work at the Grapevine mall. Nice job with the weather!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Love the Grapevine area!

[@drlarcey]

You are a first class airman nice job

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@kfirethedj]

Subscribed! This was awesome bro

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@SkyFive-5]

Liked and subscribed. Excellent!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it, and glad to have you here!

[@Will-nl6il]

Premier Driver stopped posting so gonna watch you. Thanks

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Boy that’s a big honor! I used to watch his videos all the time while I was still a firefighter dreaming of being a professional pilot.

[@dryreed]

I have a PPL w/IR and I watch a lot of YT aviation videos to learn from scenarios I have yet to encounter. I have not found much content demonstrating weather negotiations and deviations except very briefly. Here you included quite a bit, plus radar and XM interpretation. I expect you to encounter it much more than pistons because have more options so I welcome more of your examples. Even better would be if you could add narration in post edit detailing your decision process around the conditions. Thanks for sharing and to the owner for permitting you to.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@johnkolmos1593]

Excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching it!

[@GHuffen]

True professional heavy workload good job

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@benvastine257]

must be pretty wild, being able to see a bolt of lightning originate in and from the clouds - us normals only get the receiving end