Flying the very first Citation CJ into Aspen - Private Jet Flight into Aspen

[@jlalbee]

Awesome history. Not only serial number 001 but also ENGINE serials 001 and 002. The first of the first. I've always loved the approach to Aspen. It's fun in winter too.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I agree, I’ve always liked going in there

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

Another great flight, Ryan!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! Always an honor to hear good feedback from you!

[@AirSafetyInstitute]

@@TheRunwayRyan Our pleasure! We'd like to have you on our Pilot Short Story series. Shoot us an email if you're interested!

[@larrycurran7005]

Fun ride, fun landing. First time seeing Aspen airport. Thanks for taking us along.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It's a beautiful place!

[@bartosullivan8050]

Very few jets in Aspen when I lived across the highway on the old Zoline property back in the late seventies. Almost as crowded as Bozeman. Livin the dream.

[@JackRobertsUK]

Colorado is great. Spent 3 happy years there back when Lowry was open in Denver. Got onto a lot of 4 wheel drive roads I wished I hadn't.

[@jimmymills2482]

Thanks Ryan ! Enjoyed the video very much ! I’m ready to see more flights in the Cherokee also. Keep em coming…

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! I'll see what I can do!

[@jasonwilly9516]

Perfect landing.. 👍👍👋👋

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@LUIZFPFREITAS]

Greetings from Brazil! Always nice videos!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! Glad you like the videos!

[@johnrasmussen5542]

Have missed your videos. Good to have you back

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad to be back!

[@josephjolly1957]

Great flight thanks for the ride. I remember when the 525 came out.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you could come along!

[@MikeB-in1nd]

I enjoyed the flight thanks for taking me along

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you could come!

[@benjamincassell6054]

Killer landing!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Nothing but the best. *Cue Tom Cruise putting on sunglasses GIF*

[@benjamincassell6054]

@@TheRunwayRyan without a doubt!

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Thanks for posting, enjoyed!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked it!

[@PilotDaveAviation]

Great video, thanks for sharing

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked it!

[@hygorhenrique1726]

Watching from Brazil. Near Viracopos aiport sbkp. Smooth landing. Amazing video

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video!

[@retiredpaul3448]

Thanks for the great vid, hope to see other one soon

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@johnboy8846]

great video, high workload for single pilot!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! That airplane can be a little busy at times.

[@maochetacdol574]

Great video Ryan!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@peternelson8861]

That must have been like flying history given that is the 1st CJ, enjoy your videos

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It was pretty cool!

[@Kaipeternicolas]

That's insane actually. Pretty cool that that thing is still around and got some nice upgrades.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@Kaipeternicolas I thought the same thing! And what are the odds that it is based at my home airport! Now I can say I've flown everything from the very first CJ, to brand new 3+'s and 4's.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

@@TheRunwayRyan that's very cool! Lucky you!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@Kaipeternicolas I’m definitely very fortunate!

[@6dollardave]

Love the vids! Need more please!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@williamtrusler1508]

Nice job.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@MrSuperawesome5000]

Whew that ridgeline on the approach is imposing!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Yes it is! Very steep descent after that!

[@mrsaskriders]

Awesome

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@vidarjojo6795]

Love these videos man keep them comin!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks! Will do!

[@randyeno2525]

Enjoyable video. Thanks for sharing Ryan. What are you doing for your full time gig?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I am a corporate pilot for a local company. On the side I am able to do some of these contract flights.

[@christy6828]

I enjoyed riding in that older Citation, it's good to know that old birds still fly. Do you know when that bird was built?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

1993!

[@Pdt7484]

Learned a new term today “virga” very interesting

[@TheRunwayRyan]

There you go! Trying my best here!

[@MrMrfishy55]

THIS was cool

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks!

[@EBaker0129]

Greased it!!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Always!

[@johnhoss2950]

Rolled it on

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Always!

[@carlmclelland7624]

STEAM GAUGES?!?! Wow, that WAS an early CJ!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

The very first one! Serial Number 1, with Engines # 1 & 2 as well.

[@garyolafson8303]

Smooth soft landing into Aspen. Other pilot's (U-Tube) callout Aspen as difficult. My 3rd flight on your channel - excellence in your skills & flight checks. If you ever need a Pilot referral use me - mention: I fly jump-seat (but, no need to mention my seat is my kitchen chair or my Laptop on the table) - you're very through with all flight checks & air / atmosphere awareness

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks a lot!

[@donnierigaziojr947]

Do you always land that smooth? Been following a while and enjoy your videos…

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I get lucky quite a bit! The old saying applies here, I'd rather be lucky than good!

[@pintex747]

Nice video. Get an SIC, Safety !…

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked the video!

[@markusanderson1517]

I never did see the outgoing/opposing traffic (heard TCAS ......... no joy, though).

[@TheRunwayRyan]

That's common in Aspen, they have the timing down just perfect so they launch one in the opposite direction headed towards you as you are on the approach. The departure out of there has a quick turn so they avoid you.

[@kittykat999a]

I keep hearing ATC say 113GL but the dash ( above the artificial horizon) plaque reads 133GL???

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Hmm, maybe an audio issue. It is 133GL though.

[@heavyizthacrown-5842]

👍🏾

[@neatstuff1988]

Live the dream man! I should know. You could lose that medical in a Jiffy and unexpectedly. Keep well insured.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@Vico649]

Must drink ginger and lemon. Will help with the voice.😀👍🏼

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Ya I was thinking that while I was editing the video! A bad day for allergies!

[@SquawkCode]

Nothing wrong with that plane!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It really isn't too bad! It's not the 3+ that I'm used to, but it still gets the job done!

[@SquawkCode]

@@TheRunwayRyan The Cj3+ is a rocket ship. 🚀 Did you see the one that burned down the other day? Good reminder to make sure pax know how to open the exits.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@SquawkCode Yes I did! Wild!

[@SquawkCode]

@@TheRunwayRyan Right? How does that even happen? 🤦‍♂️