Flying my wife to Bozeman in a Private Jet - Citation CJ4

Thank you to my friend Patrick at IVI VISION for sending Carrie some excellent sunglasses to wear! If you are looking for some new sunglasses, check out IVIVISION.com
I was very fortunate to be able to bring my wife, Carrie along on this trip for work! We spent several days exploring Bozeman, and that will be a second video coming soon!
00:00 intro
01:36 Sterile Cockpit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02:00 Takeoff
07:05 Outfit of the Day
07:50 IVI Vision Sunglasses
08:34 Descent into Bozeman
12:09 Vectors ILS 12
17:30 Snow and Runway In Sight
18:17 The Smoothest Touchdown You’ll Ever See
Flight Plan Route: KMLU MLU MEEOW FRAKS KIRKE HLC ASHBY GYV RLY LOSST GARNT KBZN FL430

[@mitchlong3601]

Ryan please don't pay any attention to the haters. Your videos are amazing and your beautiful wife should be able to speak anytime she pleases. Thanks my friend.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@kathrynaraguz4816]

@@TheRunwayRyan the video with your daughter was a great video.. ''Daddy'' every few seconds was cute.. she doesn't understand sterile cockpit.. I don't get that either... can you explain?

[@user-bs9lj4rk9d]

im just curious, what haters are you talking about? i think its impossible to hate on a guy who flys a plane

[@rbbartho1]

Really? You're a suckup, or very naive. You haven't met many pilots, and you'll find your share of asshole pilots same as plumbers, accountants, lawyers, etc.

[@deebee5342]

Just joined, enjoying you both. Best to you both and your career choice. Particularly enjoy pics outside cockpit.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for being here and watching!

[@davestelling]

Thank you for those views out the front as you were coming in over the mountains, wow! I can only imagine what it'd be like in "Real life." I'm remembering how your wife has a wonderful sense of humor - thanks for these flying adventures. They really help cheer me up and I appreciate...

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you are liking the videos, thank you for watching!

[@christy6828]

"don't run over the little man," . . . your wife helps make it extra fun to tag along with you. Thanks for the flight.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching! She is very entertaining!

[@paultaylor9939]

Great flight thanks for sharing

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching!

[@matthewrice6557]

Great video as usual. Thanks for posting!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Enjoyed your video and looking forward to more in the future! thanks for posting.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked the video! I’m working on a “things to do in Bozeman” video now that should come out before too long!

[@jamespowell1213]

Your wife can speak whenever she wants as long as your good. Haters be darned! Great video..

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I tend to agree with that. The sterile cockpit doesn’t bother me in most flying conditions. Unless it’s a serious instrument approach or something.

[@jimgorman7903]

Hey Ryan! Thanks very much for your videos. Informative and Funny, too.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much for watching, glad you are liking them!

[@timrichey8038]

You’re a great pilot and are such a fun family.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! Stay tuned for a great non-flying video coming soon.

[@clayton4115]

Brilliant footage, thanks !

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@effinator]

I ASPIRE 🤩👩‍✈! ! ! So cool to watch, thank you for documenting & sharing your adventure for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy 🛩

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@jgdwick4067]

Love it!!!, well done!!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! She's getting better at the whole KZbin thing!

[@mtrevor]

I can't decide what's better, a great approach plate briefing like this or the OOTD updates. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Definitely OOTD! Thanks for watching!

[@Caninedriver]

I enjoy your banter...cause for a smile👍🏻

[@TheRunwayRyan]

We try to be real!

[@keithcarlson5344]

Great stuff Ryan as always!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@richardharrold4357]

I enjoyed your video especially the panel vews. You flew the heck out of that jet.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching!

[@Badge-vo7hq]

Great video I really like the technical details you bring in

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@kevinbaslee3262]

Another good video. Glad you weren't put in aviation jail for not telling your wife about the sterile cockpit. Always enjoy her sassy humor!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

She's a mess! I definitely should have told her! Thanks for watching.

[@JNO_VLOGS]

Smooth landing!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Always!

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

Incredible.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Glad you liked it!

[@mariehart4294]

Very professional flight.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching!

[@GHOSTINPLAINSIGHT]

Ryan, another fine video! Love it!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@GHOSTINPLAINSIGHT]

Just a Cabot guy living vicariously thru y’all!

[@stevengullison410]

Good evening, Steve from Nb. Really in joyed your video. Thank you

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, and thank you for watching!

[@bradherron]

Made me chuckle, "... North American mountains." 😂 Love it!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Ha! I figured that was the safest answer since I didn't know.

[@jgdwick4067]

Good job Cary!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

She’s getting better huh! She’s finally settling into the KZbin thing.

[@LCRider13]

Great video. I always enjoy your content. Reminds me of when I fly with my wife in our Saratoga.😀

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind words!

[@cookingwithcuyandotherfuns6238]

My wife is Carrie also----cool sunglasses while flying with me are a must too! Excellent video---thank you!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!!

[@reneblanco1]

Ryan, excellent attention to procedures and call outs, i am impressed with your radio transmissions as well. "Normalization of Deviance". Download and keep it. It's a magnificent document. I was also, Safety Chairman at KCLT, A-330 International with AA.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much, that is high praise coming from someone of your caliber and it means a lot!

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

north american mountains! yup! wow! thats so beautiful! I'm not going 2 say, hey friend take it down 2 ''nap of the earth''. I gota take some pictures! ha..ha...

[@charlesenglish2720]

LOve this content keep dropping more

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, I've been working on trying to get some more stuff out. There will be a pretty good non flying video coming out soon!

[@Sandhoeflyerhome]

Like it... because I am this summer hopefully acquiring a CJ4.. This confirms why. Good speed, good climb, and plenty of baggage and pax space..

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Love the CJ4, it is a great airplane. If I can help you in anyway, please let me know! I have a management company for a couple airplanes on the side from my full time job. The CJ4 being one of them. Happy to share my experience if needed.

[@StephensonRaceTech]

Yall are a hoot. Loved the video, ignore the haters, keep doin what you want.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked the video!

[@wesgilbert3030]

Hey I just found your channel and have enjoyed your videos. BTW… I live in Bozeman. Cheers!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I love Bozeman! Thanks for watching!

[@Aran2323]

Love the videos! You guys are so cute together lol

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you like the videos!

[@joeshmooo5327]

She's BACK!!!!! Time for some laughs

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Just wait for part 2 where we explore on the ground!

[@smblifts]

Amazing! I wish I have a private jet like this.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching! I wish I had one too, but I've got the next best thing - I get to fly one for work!

[@brandonsuarez8283]

What a greaser landing. Dang. 🤛

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I did get lucky on that one

[@FrapachinoPlz]

Their sense of humor is 💯 😂😂😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

We try our best!

[@IowaFlyingFarmer]

Another great video and I agree with the others.....pay no attention to the haters! Love your videos!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching!

[@geebsinside514]

great landing bud! low ceilings always scary in the mountains

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@tnflygirl]

Yes I agree to disregard the haters. Talk when you want! 🙌🏻

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you!

[@tbec3011]

Oh my.....RIP

[@JamesJones-fc4vk]

You’d have to be a nerd to know all of the mountain ranges around Bozeman. The 4 main ranges are Absaroka, Madison, Bridget and Gallatin. Glad we could join you guys on your trip. Always look forward to your content.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you for watching! I did google those mountain ranges after we landed and I didn't feel so bad not knowing! At least I got Gallatin!

[@tdrewg77]

Carrie's "...then pedi" @9:40 is an underrated quip. Too bad the FAA didn't think of having PEDDI as a nearby fix. Great video, as always!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Finally someone catches that! It was a great one liner, that’s for sure!

[@ProPilotPete]

So many haters, ignore them. I just got called out for that non sterile cockpit the other day in a Baron. Can’t please them all! Enjoy your videos, keep them coming!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, more to come! I've got a non-flying video coming out shortly showing all of our activities on the ground. I think it will be great, it was beautiful up there!

[@jeremyg5342]

Great video like always. Don't worry about the negative viewers. Just because they play FS doesn't make them experts, or even the FAA.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you, glad you liked the video!

[@MrJohnBos]

As a pilot myself, a sterile cockpit below 10,000 ft in a single pilot light jet is definitely NOT necessary however, I do think that a sterile cockpit during takeoff and landing is a good idea. With the cockpit automation these days, flying is almost like driving a car only easier and less stressful. Ryan, your wife is lovely, you obviously married up. 😁

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I sure did and I'm happy to admit it!

[@benzman7658]

O Boy, Birds!

[@johnheard7692]

I don't think the negs have any idea what effort and sacrifices you and your family went through to get to where you are. I enjoy the little ones having the experiences of aviation.

[@carrie2978]

Absolutely!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Well said! Thank you!

[@cafb8525]

Well maybe the shirt is too tight 😅

[@pilotnana]

Nice video

[@aineahmed9963]

Sterile cockpit!! I love it. I did make a comment a while back about her talking during short final but it was jokingly cause my wife talks a lot …every sentence starts with “And another thing…”

[@TheRunwayRyan]

All wives must do that! It certainly wasn't only your comment. A lot of people have said stuff over the years! In her defense, she's right. . . I should have told her about the sterile cockpit "rule".

[@mrmisterno1]

Damn, I should tell my wife that the home is sterile.

[@BigJon77]

thank you for this video you made my night, has she ever made it through the sterile cockpit?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for watching! She pretty much did this time! In her defense, I had never told her about the sterile conflict rule so I was a bad husband/pilot.

[@wilzboyz]

Good to keep hand on gear until 3 green. Good technique all around

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much! I try to do that any time I can. Sometimes being single pilot, the workload just doesn't allow for it.

[@usernameunknkown]

Great channel. Sub'd 😎

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thanks for the sub!

[@Parr4theCourse]

We were just at Ruston, Louisiana, lived in Monroe for years…..

[@TheRunwayRyan]

With a username like that you must have been playing golf at the place in Ruston!

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@TheRunwayRyan No it’s a “PUN” of my name: Ron Parr (two r’s) I can’t play Golf up to myself….

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Ahh, well I can’t golf either so don’t feel bad!

[@Parr4theCourse]

@@TheRunwayRyan whew!!!

[@tomrinehart3022]

Born and raised in Ruston! Flew out of Monroe commercial, corporate and private!

[@dtsh4451]

“Direct to Meowing”, the airspace is full of funny fixes/waypoints: bored, salad and yawns🤣

[@TheRunwayRyan]

My favorite is the Freedom (FRDMM 5) into DC!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

My favorite is the Freedom (FRDMM 5) into DC!

[@dennisfulton1952]

Former T-37 IP Williams AFB Arizona. No auto pilot just used paper charts. 1970-1975 yes I am your grandfather. Nice job enjoyed the video.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

That is real flying, thank you for your service!

[@flysport_tedder]

"sterile cockpit" could really cause some relationship damage 😄

[@TheRunwayRyan]

😂 that’s a good point! Better to avoid that.

[@reyesben]

Mani - pedi. Caught it 😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

She’s pretty funny, but you have to pay attention!

[@user-bs9lj4rk9d]

love your videos! Quick question though, do you own the jet because why dont you ever have passengers in the back? its always just you or your with someone else.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! I do not own the airplanes, I just fly them for the owners. Most of the time I do have passengers in the back, I just orient the cameras in a way that you cannot see them. I do this and do my best to hide the tail numbers out of respect for the owners. I fly for a variety of owners, and they are all great. I consider it a big plus that I can film in the airplanes, so I try to respect their privacy.

[@user-bs9lj4rk9d]

@@TheRunwayRyan wow thats awsome you really got it going in life! Good luck with future videos!

[@alexhales8766]

Aviation Jail! 😂 the FAA agrees

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Ya they do! Got to be careful!

[@chriswardrep]

I'm hungry. Are you 'I'm willing to pay another landing fee hungry?' 😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I tried to get her to eat before we took off!

[@AndrewTa530]

Does sterile cockpit apply when driving too????

[@clarencewiles963]

Good flight ✈️ are you at 10,000 yet. 😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Can't be too safe!

[@clarencewiles963]

@@TheRunwayRyan For me it was 48” I was a Hovercraft Pilot. Or I could say 4’ have a great day.

[@outwiththem]

i LOVED taking my wife to see the panoramas of my beautiful PA. But she hated it. They done understand why the hype and expenses..

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Luckily she likes to come along and we’re blessed that I can take her sometimes!

[@AndrewTa530]

direct to MEOW

[@drlarcey]

You are absolutely probably the finest as captain I've ever seen post a video absolutely awesome I didn't hear anything about your icing protocol going in the final maybe I missed it but this is a first class production here boss nice job

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you very much for the kind words and thank you for watching! Not much to the icing protocol here. Just turn it on, it works great.

[@eglide73]

Taking off from where?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Monroe, LA

[@grandcrappy]

Ha, Mike High Club dawg

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I can barely get in and out of that cockpit on my own. There’s no room for uh. . . activities

[@carrie2978]

He wishes

[@hrdjong]

Nice vid, did you need to use the oxygen or did the mask fall down ;-)?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Funny you should ask, I noticed the same thing while editing the video! We did not use them. I’m flying it again today and checked, they are stowed correctly. They just don’t look like it from that angle.

[@hrdjong]

@@TheRunwayRyan Weird, @8:30 before the cut it's up and stowed away but after the cut it's way down (you can see it lying behind her arm @8:44). Same camera angle by the way in those shots. At 18:28 you can see even better it has apparently fallen down.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Ok, the culprit has come clean! My wife just informed me that she pulled it down on accident while trying to get the headset.

[@hrdjong]

@@TheRunwayRyan hope you didn't make her sleep on the couch ;-)

[@tomtom6319]

It's only a matter of time

[@Nacwing]

I like her. Need to pack some snacks though.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I tried to tell her! Wait until the next video comes out. It’s a “things to do in Bozeman” video. The first this we did was go get food and you can see a complete personality change in the video!

[@kf8679]

Question ….do you follow any other KZbin pilots ????..My favorites are Premier 1 driver… CitationMax…SteveoKenevo….BarronPilot…..and now I have added u ….Have u ever been To EAA in Wisconsin?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I do watch CitationMax, Steveo, and Premier 1. I’ve been to Oshkosh once when I was about 13. I will go again soon!

[@hoganp711]

Why does the pilot say “rotate “ when they liftoff?

[@TheRunwayRyan]

In a jet aircraft, we calculate a set of speeds for every flight. These are variable for each takeoff based on the temperature, weight, runway condition (dry, wet, snow, etc), elevation, and winds. The first speed is V1. If anything bad happens before that speed, we abort the takeoff and stop on the runway. After V1, no matter what happens we continue into the air. The pilot states "V1" and removes their hand from the thrust levers to prevent the urge to pull them back if something catastrophic happens after that speed. The next speed is VR - "Rotate". That is the speed at which we pull back on the yoke and begin the liftoff phase of the takeoff. We verbalize these speeds so we know when they occur. In a normal takeoff you will hear "V1", followed shortly by "Rotate".

[@davestelling]

​@@TheRunwayRyan Thank you for explaining that Ryan, fascinating stuff!

[@Omegaspeedmaster69]

At least my wife will never nag me about my altitude when we drive😂

[@TheRunwayRyan]

It’s tough when you add in that third dimension.

[@Caninedriver]

Please don't share too much about MT...we're getting too many people here as it is🤣 Safe journey

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Too late, I just released another video about it too!

[@benjamincassell6054]

I don’t know where I am right now either…

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Can be confusing sometimes!

[@sixwillwin]

A limitation not to arm until the ILS needle comes alive? Respectfully, I don’t think that’s correct. I think it states you have to be within 90° of the final approach course in bound before you can arm it.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I was surprised to find this limitation too. I wish I could attach a photo here, but it won't let me. The Flight Safety limitations cards state "When conducting an approach that utilizes a localizer (ILS, LOC, LOC-BC, LDA, SDF), the approach mode (APPR) must not be selected until the course deviation indicator (CDI) has clearly moved away from a full scale deflection and the aircraft is within the published service value for the approach. Failure to observe this limit may result in capture of a false localizer lobe, resulting in incorrect lateral guidance." I'm not sure if you have access to the FSI training cards, but it is card L-25A if you do. This would also be listed in the AFM limitations, but I don't have that reference page in front of me.

[@sixwillwin]

@@TheRunwayRyan interesting! I’ve always done it inside of 90° inbound to the approach course (PL21). I’ve never have had a problem. Appreciate the reference and you have a good videos.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@sixwillwin Thank you very much! I hadn't ever heard of this limitation until I was reading the cards one day. I too have done it the other way in the past with no issues. I am sure a lawyer somewhere came up with it.

[@SMcda]

yeh, in that airspace not sure the rigid cockpit environment is necessary. if she asked to go grab her a drink, yeh not cool but a little chatter is not a huge thing.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I agree! The KZbin police don’t though 😂

[@SMcda]

@TheRunwayRyan yeh, but us turbine pilots know better. IMC in a piston single coming into BZN, for sure on your game. Look forward to the flight back. hope you get like 80 on the tail!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

We didn’t film the flight back, but it was much faster! There will be a second video though from this trip coming out shortly with some excellent scenery.

[@ignatiusjk]

SLOW DOWN !!!on your pre flight briefings. Taking a little longer on the briefings might give you time to notice a mistake..

[@carrie2978]

Yeah Ryan!

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Well, when you do it 5 times a day it becomes pretty quick.

[@davestelling]

​@@carrie2978 lol...

[@sixwillwin]

While I do not disagree that sterile cockpit (under 10k) is a good practice, I believe it is only a requirement for part 121 and part 135 flying. Not part 91.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

That’s how I understand it too!

[@michae8jackson378]

Nice video. I will refrain from speaking my mind about others giving your wife a hard time for speaking below 10K. Mind your own biz is all I'll say....

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Thank you! They aren't wrong, and truly I never told her in the past. She knows now though.

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

Understand the gravity of the situation, the last thing a jet pilot needs is a shallow mind that cant shutup without being offended, so if your offended, be offended

[@carrie2978]

I can tell your mind is very deep!

[@stevenhuckaby2902]

@@carrie2978 say hello to Ryan for me : )

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I don’t know if you’re referring to Carrie or not. If you are, I can assure you she isn’t shallow minded. She runs the largest ER in the state and has more than 200 direct reports. Also, one of the greatest attributes a jet pilot can have is the ability to multitask, so her talking doesn’t bother me at all. We were making fun of the people who watch and think it is some dangerous disaster that she speaks.

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻KSRQ☀️🌴🇺🇸🛩️

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Been there a time or two!

[@donepearce]

I was a little concerned at the start when your wife asked were you were now - but I guess that was more for our benefit than hers. And never tell a woman she can't chat until 10,000ft. That is simply unfair.

[@carrie2978]

We flew from little rock to Monroe and then to Bozeman. I couldn’t remember where our “middle stop” was (Monroe)

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Haha! We had to go pick some passengers up on the way to our final destination. Carrie doesn’t always know where the middle stop will be.

[@AndrewTa530]

Wait. Can we use Steril Cockpit with the wife at home???? TIL.

[@TheRunwayRyan]

You can try, not sure if that will work or not! Good luck!

[@av8or971]

Sterile until 10k, man, my wife would need to stay quiet the whole trip? hmm.. i may need to enforce that. let your wife ask questions, and if you can answer, answer, if not, hold the finger up for quiet.. Tell those Karen's to STFU

[@TheRunwayRyan]

Haha, I agree. It doesn’t bother me and I think she should be able to ask questions. Just like you said, if I need her to be quiet I ask her to be! Very politely of course. . . And she doesn’t have to be quiet unless she wants to. . .

[@karinandphiliplong9337]

seriously don't know your own states?

[@carrie2978]

I have a very low IQ

[@TheRunwayRyan]

I think I edited out most of that scene. I also suffer from a lack of geographical knowledge. I only found out after I became a pilot! It gets very confusing in the New England area, especially when you've always lived in the center of the country!

[@renefeijen5916]

@@TheRunwayRyanI even knew before getting training for microlight license! But we have GPS and charts thankfully. We fly only VFR so I get to know my home area better every flight.

[@davestelling]

​@@TheRunwayRyan I've meant to ask you if you ever get to fly much in New England, I grew up in Maine...

[@TheRunwayRyan]

@@davestelling I don't typically come up that way unfortunately. If I do, it is typcially to White Plains and I just drop off