The Citation M2 in Heavy Rain Flying to Tampa, Fl

Pilot Vlogs 179, Flying the Cessna Citation M2 jet single pilot in rain from St Louis to Tampa Florida.
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[@steveo1kinevo]

Love breaking out of the overcast into the sunshine! One of my favorite parts of flying. Enjoyed the flight.

[@pumkinnado]

You r like 1 of my idols

[@OscarSanchez-ny8rw]

steveo1kinevo Los is one until the one

[@1Ocqueoc]

"...unless the 2nd flight is full." .. Oh yeah Capt ... leave us hanging!

[@captmoonbeam]

Hold tight Randy, I'm working on that video now.

[@johnVidBozo]

Yep, he's quite a tease!

Another good video and I have to say I enjoy your personality and disposition. You seem like an easy going guy and I think it would be nice to have you as a pilot on any flight.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks John. very nice of you.

[@luckyirvin]

this sim flyer (il-2, mostly in a Vought, eaglelander3d, in a Grumman) sees again and again across this guy's different cessna landings a sweet master of sink rate... Salute Sir!

[@luckyirvin]

flyin the HAC down to a sweet flare

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Lucky, fly safe out there.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Loved the cockpit view breaking out of the clouds there between the 2 layers. AMAZING! KZbin is the only way I get to see things like that, so I always appreciate your videos. My whole life I had no idea there was this other world that I've been missing out on. Thanks for sharing! 👍 👍

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Smitty. I have the same thoughts on KZbin. In some ways it's like exploring other life styles/

[@romeo9017]

Agreed.....

[@dkozik801]

Great video capt, i like the pre-flight check. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks and a Merry Christmas to you and yours

[@myckee]

What a beautiful airplane. Thanks for the walkabout Capt moonbeam.

[@captmoonbeam]

You're welcome.

[@jeffb2659]

Hi Capt Your Videos are always top notch and top shelf. I have been breathing Avgas and Jet-A for over 44 years now in varies types from singles to DC-8`s many years ago and hung up the wings for hire a few years back. I love watching the new technology and automation and think about how far this industry has come in 44 years. The pilots have so much going for them and so many opportunities and you play a very big part in getting them in the air.Keep doing what you are doing and fly safe. Take care and have a Great Holiday Season.

[@sysavatar3135]

I love your video's they are so calming and informative. Keep it up

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@msnpassjan2004]

Fun fact that stood out the most to me, you have to hook up your oxygen mask. Shaun on Corporate Pilot Life channel showed the oxygen mask pops out of a pocket on the side the G4 then wraps around the pilots head quite tightly on it's own so the pilot only needs one hand to deploy. He had to take that video down when he switched companies in case any goes looking for it. Thanks for all the additional fun facts, enjoyed them all.

[@captmoonbeam]

Normally it's plugged in. I just always check.

[@richschindler8731]

I find it interesting that in all my years of corporate flying, I never flew single pilot. Guess all the companies I flew for just wanted two of us up front. Enjoyed your video, hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

[@shep427]

I really like when you show some of the preflight and what you’re looking for.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Shep.

[@j.t.cooper2963]

I got to go up to 44,000 ft. on a check flight in a Citation II back in 1984 from the Citation Service Center here in Wichita. It was cool to punch through the ceiling at 800ft. after being rained on for 3 days on the ground. This video reminded me of that flight.

[@captmoonbeam]

The sun is always shinning at 44,000 feet. Except at night.

[@bigd-1-channel514]

Good to see a new recent video, now we all know you are doing OK. Nice break thru in the clouds

[@captmoonbeam]

I always love the break out.

[@caseybhargraves6208]

I love that M2!! That color and paint scheme makes it gorgeous.

[@captmoonbeam]

I really like the paint also.

[@shawnthurber9786]

Really enjoyed your flight to Florida! I really like the Cessna Citation M2 Jet. Merry Christmas!

[@captmoonbeam]

Merry Christmas Shawn.

[@naughtyUphillboy]

@@captmoonbeam How difficult is M2 to fly compared to Mustang............please reply.....

[@samueljoejr5191]

We don't get to see you enough; great video!!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Samuel. Follow me on Instagram. I usually post every other day. on stories.

[@giorgiokolaj2192]

I really enjoy your videos Capt. Thanks for taking the time to bring us along...and for giving the more personal approach to flying corporate/professional. I appreciate it.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, I'm always happy to have you along.

[@brad_Ca]

Great to see you back with a video, it’s been a bit.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Brad. Glad you stuck around.

[@crjsim]

Thank you Capt for sharing I love the cloud breaking at 4.05.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Adino.

[@Charliep1414]

I used to build the center fuel tank for this jet. It would be nice to be able to fly one!

[@TREVORDAWSONTHD]

Have a wonderful Christmas Captain. Happy flying!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Trevor I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

Jim ---- Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a blessed 2019.

[@captmoonbeam]

Philip I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas also.

[@sharp25033]

5:14 always good to hear a YV out there.

[@kentvandevender9731]

Thanks for The preflight walk around, I saw some things that were new to me.

[@ElJefedeJefes9]

This video was somehow soothing and calming, thank you

[@ChrisB257]

Very crappy weather - yes. Messy IMC flying out of St Louis! Staying in Nassau would have been very tempting. Big Happy Christmas to you Jim and Kris and best for new year. Thanks for the video. :)

[@captmoonbeam]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Chris.

[@gmfurnald9219]

I'm sure the following has crossed your mind. Your single pilot, ate a meal at a strange restaurant, jump back in this excellent machine and blast off. An hour later food poisoning sets in. There you are without a co pilot at FL410 wishing the owner had sprung for the cost of another pilot on board. That said always enjoy your excellent videos. Fair weather wishes to you this coming year.

[@xavierzhindon5390]

Merry Christmas Captain Moonbean. Greetings from Ecuador. I really miss your videos, and I'm happy you are back. Please keep filming tour meals also

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, I will and you have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@ronmoore5827]

Another nice one, always a pleasure to watch. Thanx for taking the time to make these videos. I know it takes allot of work to put em together.

[@johnscott1621]

Good flying. Yeah it rains in Tampa too. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and safe travel.

[@captmoonbeam]

But it's always a warm rain in Tampa. Merry Christmas John.

[@bushpilotexplorer1920]

Love your videos. You have solid techniques...well, you are a pro! I am always learning, and these are inspiring. I was at Spirit a little over a year ago, in St Louis area with a T-6 guy you may know who was showing me around there. Greg Vallero. I know he, like you, fly jets there. Maybe you even work together there. He's a great guy and a good instructor, class act. Steve was giving me initial instruction out of Creve Coeur near you for my vintage Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber (N337VT) warbird, well, that was before my big mishap in it...thats another story. Keep up the great vids! Merry Christmas.

[@captmoonbeam]

Hope you didn't get hurt. The avenger is one of those classic warbirds.

[@airmechanical7163]

Great video Capt.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching.

[@Acewhip]

4:05 THIS is why I need to learn to fly...

[@cmasonvideo]

I’ve learned so much watching your videos over the past few years! Thanks for the quality content! I hope we cross paths if you’re ever in the Houston area!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. Maybe one day. I go There on occasion.

[@jduvall4458]

Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for adding the ATC in your videos!!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Jason.

[@Fibercraft]

Nice aircraft ,flew in N525JD from Barbados today !

[@captmoonbeam]

Been to Barbados but, never had a chance to fly in there.

[@Fibercraft]

captmoonbeam Next time you come shout me we can fly the 172 .👍

[@jimgoldfuss525]

Welcome back Jim. We missed you. Happy Holidays to you!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Jim and happy holidays to you.

[@pumkinnado]

Notification Squad I'm a 15 year old hoping to be a big time pilot someday I would love to meet you someday and talk about becoming a pilot

[@Southfrancewineseller]

Well man i m 15 too and i want to be a pilot ;)

[@flyingguy3920]

I’m 23 and I’m a commercial pilot!

[@airflight767]

I'm 20 and I'm a commercial pilot haha. Go for it its awesome!

[@steinwaygrande9736]

Keep studying your aviation courses.. read every aviation magazine as knowledge is powerful Dont get cocky or arrogant as sure as hell you will come down hard. Be gracious and humble as you work to fulfill your dreams. I had 40 wonderful years after getting my PPL and Instrument rating and then commercial. Joined an international airline as a junior first officer on Boeing 737 and 727. Graduated to the best aircraft in the world and that as loveable 747 and finally retired after flying the 400 series 747. Today I own an Aero Commander 690b with long range tanks and can fly the length and width of my country without the need to stop and take on more fuel. I cruise at 420knots indicated at 36,000ft and am above the weather. I wish you all the best in your chosen career and hope you have a successful career. Good luck and happy Christmas to you.

[@RussellD11]

Hope your parents are rich! lol or borrow $200k to make $20k/year your 1st year lol

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Always fly safe.....

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Marcus. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

@@captmoonbeam You are so welcome...An yes, more great flying and Happy New Years to you as well..

[@jbb5266]

I'm definitely glad you started posting more, loved the video makes me want to become a pilot

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Justin.

[@jbb5266]

captmoonbeam I doubt you will remember but a while ago I asked ya on youtube about Chem-trails. Just curious if ya do. I looked for the comment couldent find it tho

[@smjj08]

Love you videos, this is what I always wanted to do, life took me a different path.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@triketacular8093]

Thank You for all the great videos and time spent editing this year! Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year, Cheers and Safe Travels. 🙂 🎄 ⛄️

[@captmoonbeam]

Merry Christmas Trike, hope it's a great one.

[@ajpn2356]

Thanks for sharing

[@kk3jst]

Thanks for sharing, a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks and you have a fantastic Christmas also.

[@ericlozen9631]

Excellent Jim!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Eric.

[@hectormuzquiz5277]

Cap’t...great video!, love the pre-flight. Thank you.

[@hectormuzquiz5277]

By the way... Merry Xmas!

[@jasonrwilkinson9216]

Really enjoyed the walk round and pre-flight Jim. Hope you made it back from Nassau OK? If you don't post up again before Christmas then hope you and your family have a good Christmas and look forward to more videos in 2019.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Jason and a wonderful Christmas to you and yours. Hope to get one out before then. It'll be the continuation of this one.

[@MelvinLeroy]

That landing at Tampa was impressive. You made that look too easy :)

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks 😀

[@davidpate8320]

great video... keep up the good work.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, will do.

[@ginacalabrese3869]

If you ever want Cuban food in Tampa La Teresita is a couple of blocks from the FBOs. Cubans have a long history in Tampa.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks for the Info. I love Cuban food.

[@dominickatx478]

Really love the pre-flight content!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@ChrisMuncy]

Yay more of the M2! I mean, Hi Jim!

[@captmoonbeam]

I know who the real star is and she's prettier than me also.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

I hear you about the warmer place to be...Be here in Chicago during the winter months, yes, I always look for a warmer place to go to!!!!!!! Thanks for letting me laugh!!!! Fly safe....

[@captmoonbeam]

Chicago can be brutal in the winter.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

@@captmoonbeam Yes, the winters...I kept tell my Mother that we need to move somewhere warmer as we get older. I do like Florida or Cali. We have family and friends in both states..Well, my Mother left us last year and now I have to make the judgement call as to which place I want to live..Thanks...

[@Edmonton54]

Great Video Jim. Very Merry Christmas to you and all the team at home.

[@captmoonbeam]

Merry Christmas to you and yours Floyd.

[@digitalshackonthelane]

So glad to have found you! (Again - lost my profile for a bit) Fantastic video man! You have so up'ed your game .. Nice!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Andrew. I appreciate that.

[@vitinhobrittov]

Beautiful departure!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Victor.

[@donaldholman9070]

Super film. Thank you for sharing.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching.

[@mthury4532]

Excellent video. Great to see them . Keep them coming

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks and will do.

[@gimiesome]

Thanks for sharing Capt..

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching.

[@peteguldan1236]

Some of your aircraft have an AOA display next to center of windshield. I've never flown a plane with one. Maybe you could cover it's use sometime. Good video as always. Thanks.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Pete that's the older technology.

[@briansutherland9457]

Nice flight capt moon enjoyed happy holidays

[@captmoonbeam]

You have a great one Brian.

[@nicktheav8r269]

Love breaking through the tops, except when I forget to put sunglasses on first. How is customs in Nassau? I will be going there myself in a few weeks. I think I might even get to stay which would be awesome.

[@rayrayy5444]

Two thumbs up…I really enjoy your videos, great work….I would like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year….Looking forward to more travels in 2019….Cheers from Canada…The Armchair Traveller.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Ray and a very merry Christmas to you.

[@prmartin7259]

Thanks so much for sharing your work. Love airplanes. ✈🌴🌴😁

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks

[@asalvi]

Hey captain... Merry Christmas to you and the family ! Fly safe... always...

[@captmoonbeam]

And a merry Christmas to you and yours Luigi.

[@goodladdn]

Happy Xmas from New Zealand .... family time!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Chris, you have a great Christmas also.

[@sailord-life861]

hey cap good to have you back and hope you got some 242 footage always good to see you in town you missed the regatta we had last week check some of the footage out on my channel keep flying

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Sailor, will do and you have a great Christmas.

[@driver2281]

Awesome video!! I'm a new subscriber :) I really enjoyed seeing Signature FBO at Tampa. Do you know Jimmy or Capt. AL? I used to work with them. Keep up the great videos.

[@c898dba]

Have you upgraded your cameras? The clarity on this video is stunning! Thanks again for sharing your flights with. Regards from Leicestershire, UK! Andy

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. I upgrade my phone to the Samsung note 9 and the GoPro to the 6.

[@waynewalker8603]

Great video Cap! Well done! :-)

[@captmoonbeam]

I appreciate that Wayne.

[@SWC44]

Another Beauty!!!! Love it!,Jack

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Jack.

[@romeo9017]

Wow....

[@Gemashke]

Hi Captain, I have a quick question about the M2...is there a lavatory on the plane? Whenever you show the passenger seating I look to the rear of the aircraft and never see a door in the back where a lav usually is. I'm a long-time subscriber and love your channel...thanks so much for the great videos!!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, yes there is. In the very back is one side facing seat that has a potty under the seat.

[@Gemashke]

@@captmoonbeam Gotcha...thank you, Sir!!

[@kenpalmer1965]

Flying in the rain! Love it! Is the cockpit heated out of curiosity?

[@seoceancrosser]

Great video! I like this airplane better than the other Citation. Is the nose baggage compartment pressurized?

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks. No, neither is the tail compartment.

[@seoceancrosser]

Interesting, do you put water bottles, toothpaste and other such sealed containers in these areas and do they pop at altitude? If so, would be neat to see a science video on an empty leg. 😁. Again thanks for sharing with us your spot in aviation!

[@captmoonbeam]

Sometimes liquids will leak or freeze. Best to keep them in the cabin.

[@enger9427]

This is such an inspiration👌

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks for watching.

[@wb6she]

Wow, what a smooth landing, I keep looking for a "bouncy' landing from you, but like you say, the edit button takes care of that..hehe...and I know that you don't do that..thanks for good video..

[@captmoonbeam]

I've got a button on my editor labeled butter landing.

[@wb6she]

I think you do!

[@BeechSportBill]

Press on, Regardless!

[@captmoonbeam]

Right on.

[@allenstanley5379]

What was the silver little wing..sounded like you said AOA WING?? what roll does it play? I also love how clean the aircraft is always kept..Merry Christmas from Virginia Beach, VA..

[@captmoonbeam]

It's the angle of attack vane, It used to measure the percentage of lift the wing is generating It transmits to an indicator in the cockpit.

[@jonathanwilson3254]

Capt. Great video quality - new camera? How is the daily workout coming along?

[@captmoonbeam]

I fall in and out of it but, keep going back to the workout. I bought a gopro 6 and a new phone a samsung 9 note.

[@kyounotemawa]

Pretty quiet flight. How often do you fly the M2 single pilot and empty?

[@captmoonbeam]

I fly it one to three times a month and probably every third flight is an empty leg.

[@Rodgerball]

JIm, Did I miss you checking the fuel filter bypass on the engine preflight or am I confusing this with another slotation?

[@captmoonbeam]

you didn't miss it. It wasn';t in the video. too dark in the cowling to get the video so I skipped it.

[@TPAspotter]

Thumb up for TPA.

[@captmoonbeam]

👍👍

[@pilot805life]

Ive asked before but dont know if you saw. Why dont you fly into kpie instead? Landing fees are alot cheaper and its a easier airport

[@captmoonbeam]

We have a helicopter based there.

[@josbren8943]

Nice video. Can you video the prices for the FBO services and fuel at the different airports?

[@captmoonbeam]

They don't post the prices on a board. I'll just mention it.

[@Moonerfirefighter]

Flew out of there dec. 13. Lol

[@captmoonbeam]

HI Greg.

[@thyslop1737]

Would not happen to be flying to Park City, Utah anytime soon?

[@captmoonbeam]

Not that I know of but maybe one day.

[@bretts1]

Well Captain Great Video. So was Southwest booked? Wondered how u made it home?

[@captmoonbeam]

the next video will be a continuation of this one. yes, I was able to get on the next flight.

[@jet4926]

Hi Capt, I was about to ask if Cessna is putting winglets on their jets, but I saw a brief clipof the wing and seeing the small winglet. Jet

[@captmoonbeam]

I think the days is coming when all the aircraft manufacturers will be doing that.

[@jet4926]

I also wanted to comment on the glass cockpit, really nice touch screen and all

[@mark6121]

The camera locations were great. How does the M2 climb at max gross? Do you have to step climb?

[@captmoonbeam]

At max gross temperature makes a big difference. I'll usually go to 36 or 37 then step up.

[@benjaminmarks9463]

Fantastic !!!. Was the the southwest available ?

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks, It'll be in the next video....

[@xhappy425]

Awesome video as always and Awesome landing #NotificationSquad

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@Kaipeternicolas]

Is it possible to turn off that notification sound when you are connected to the next controller frequency? I really dislike that.

[@captmoonbeam]

Sorry, not that I know of.

[@paulchmielewski5021]

Did our hero make his flight home? Or sleep under the wing? hoho

[@captmoonbeam]

Yes, I got a flight.

[@naughtyUphillboy]

How difficult is M2 to fly compared to Mustang............please reply.....

[@captmoonbeam]

I think the M2 is a nicer airplane to fly but the difficulty level is low on both..

[@markanthony7777]

I have a question! It’s too late in life for me to ever become the kind of pilot u r , unless I win the magamillions lottery, and we all know the chances of that! What video number, if any, do you tell about how u got where u r today? Thanks from old man mike in Gulfport Mississippi!

[@captmoonbeam]

Wow, that's a tough one. I've posted over 500 videos{deleted a lot}. They were just to cringe worthy to watch. I know it was before the vlogs. .......Sorry. couldn't find it. I'll have to do another one.

[@scottmcelroy6970]

So why don't you fly the plane home? Is the owner a pilot that doesn't require your services?

[@captmoonbeam]

The owner has a single pilot type in the M2 and is current. Sometimes he flies it and other times he sits in back. On this trip he flew it from Nassau to Tampa and I airlined down and flew he and his wife back a few days later.

[@scottmcelroy6970]

Thanks for the reply!@@captmoonbeam

[@bjgtlh]

Ever land in Tallahassee?

[@captmoonbeam]

Yes. last time was about a year ago.

[@philipbrailey]

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