The Keys, Cuba ATC, Grand Cayman and Mark Cuban's jet- in one video!

Sorry for the length of this one, but I thought you'd like to hear all the Cuban ATC chatter.
Route of flight-
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[@GrantGrove]

I really enjoyed the departure cloud runs. Unbelievable radio chatter...never ends. Thanks for the full flight.

[@brentcranford]

I am totally happy with watching Greg’s videos no matter how long they are. My thought is that whether you are an aviation enthusiast or a pilot.... one would not be able to take a break in the middle of a one pilot flight.... so enjoy the WHOLE flight. Thanks again Greg!!!

[@ricksiersma1374]

I appreciate the salute to the linemen during taxi out.

[@DrJonez]

Don't apologize for the length, the longer videos are nice. I think a lot of us like to see the entire process from start to finish. I always learn something :)

[@leonardgros5475]

I'm not a private pilot but I love the flights

[@jimbell242]

It is good to hear that someone likes to learn. Sadly, too many in the Republican party do not want to learn, and are perfectly content with their profound ignorance and ignoble conduct.

[@gregj63]

Add me to the list of viewers who enjoyed the pre-flight comments. That, plus new routes and some ATC frustration make for a very entertaining video. Beautiful video quality as always.

[@aoifemolloy5159]

gregj63 add me as someone who enjoys Greg's videos

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello gregj63, How are you doing?

[@brendon5350]

Really like the addition of the pre-brief! Thanks for doing that.

[@TheOravab]

Incredible, replayed controllers' instructions several times to understand. An unaffordable luxury when flying. The Cuban controller was hard to understand, but multi tasking, in both languages. Fascinating skill, IFR in a Jet.

[@KutWrite]

Only thing, the audio was way low. I was ready when it jumped up after the brief,though.

[@xyzaero]

@@TheOravab flying IFR in a jet is the easiest flying you can do. Single pilot is a lot of work but the guys skip a lot of work and on a crewed plane it is the easiest thing in the world.

[@mutlaqqanah2732]

@@KutWrite lllpr

[@wellthen6177]

@@xyzaero can you be a felon and get ifr to fly private?

[@albird87]

Fun Video! Im actually the approach controller down here in Grand Cayman! This was 26/27th of December if I can recall...... pretty much our busiest day of the year! around 50 Privates coming down and going back out in a day..... and normally all between 12-4!! (hence the CAY793 guy in front of you asking how was the traffic so far!) Some privates stay of course for the week as we saw! You surprised me with the late call. Havanas estimates that day to me were "no bueno" and so when you said 5 from GCM, I was kinda shocked as was expecting you to be outside of ATUVI. Hence why I asked the AAL behind you where he was ;) Great video and hope the departure got recorded to!

[@gregmink]

Yes, the departure got recorded and will be posted real soon. The date of the flight was January 2nd. Havana gave me a late handoff and a late descent so it is no surprise that you were caught off guard. Everything is made more difficult for you guys as there is no parallel taxiway. So it seems to me that spacing is more dependent upon how long it takes aircraft to clear after landing as opposed to separation in the air. We needed quite a bit of separation for the 737 to clear the runway after landing since he had to back taxi. Great job. Would love to get up in the tower on a future visit. I think the youtubers would like to see what goes on up there.

[@albird87]

Premier 1 Driver ah yes, 2nd of January was a long day to! Everyone going back home from the holidays! No Radar, no parallel does mean as you say, more space between arrivals! The DME arc does work out very well tho to remove holds (as I did tell you first to expect to hold, but we got the CAY moving in and cutting the corner once the next arrival was out the way!). We are only as good when we have good handoffs, and reports from pilots. Thankfully it all worked out here, but some days things don't go this smooth!

[@gregmink]

Thanks for the explanation. So can I get my tower tour on the next visit? :-)

[@albird87]

Im sure that can be arranged if you give us a heads up!

[@MichaelGooden]

Someone from GCM made a great ATC video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fISton6aiq6XhZI

[@jasonvincent1818]

How can anyone thumbs down? Seriously? Nice video like usual Greg.........I always find it amazing that a thousand feet or two makes all the difference in turbulence or smooth ride.

[@unclejacksimulations9423]

Absolutely great! This "raw" type of footage (so to speak) could also be uploaded more often, too! Thanks for keeping up one of the greatest YT channels!

[@mh1972ga]

That comm over Cuba is incredible!

[@k5sss]

I love the love video, especially hearing the non-radar ops with Havana and Grand Cayman. Even without a radar scope, I could picture exactly where everyone was!

[@BTrip37]

The new pre-flight portion was interesting and informative. Great job, as always.

[@JohnRohoboth]

I totally agree - it's nice to see the cabin as well as hear his explanation of the flight. Just cool to get the big picture.

[@topwatch7119]

I noticed the Cuban Air Traffic Controllers were very courteous. Enjoyed the video.

[@prereed]

Outstanding. This is an incredible experience. I could watch clouds and listen to ATC all day. Thanks.

[@gregmink]

Nice of you to say Henry. I appreciate the feedback. I was concerned it had become too long.

[@zanegreenwald4823]

I agree with Henry. Your videos are fantastic and I truly enjoy them. I am an XPlane enthusist for many years and flight simulator for more years than I wish to remember...LOL. A little younger and you would certainly have me in the cockpit getting a license. Again thnak you so very much and PLEASE keep them coming.

[@redraiderreloading7612]

@@gregmink i actually prefer the longer videos. It helps me get through the day driver the 18 wheeler, i set back and listen and watch

[@mikemossey]

I'm pretty new to watching cockpit videos, but strangely I find them relaxing - all the more so when there's not a lot happening, just clouds going by and the occasional radio call. It's like meditation.

[@haydenbrown4596]

Thank you for filming different parts of the country during your travels. Its an amazing landscape from the air. A nice relaxed commentary, informative for both pilots and non-pilots. Happy flying.

[@frederickoning191]

Very enjoyable trip! Thanks for inviting me to ride along.

[@harrymallory7963]

Love this view of the cabin. Its a very lovely aircraft and I'm glad to have finally seen the interior accommodations. The "unglamourousness"of having to tidy up would to me, wouldnt even even have been a nuisance, I would just love to be able to fly this. I really enjoy these videos. Thanks for sharing them and happy journeys!

[@danwilson8427]

Your videos are very interesting, educational, and entertaining. Never boring. Thank you for creating, editing and sharing them. Your time and effort are greatly appreciated.

[@aoifemolloy5159]

Dan Wilson i totally second that

[@JohnRohoboth]

thanks Greg! Who besides me never gets sick of seeing him salute the ground crew guys?? :)

[@gregmink]

Oh man. You just made my day. The salute is the greatest display of mutual respect to fellow military. I take it VERY seriously.

[@paulwagner6523]

As a former flight deck guy I totally agree. Much respect.

[@inekemateman273]

How about some groundcrew who guided the aircraft the military way, awesome!

[@terryelliot2173]

Greg you have been an extremely positive influence in all your videos . I watch them all. The news on 6 27 2020 of Your courtesy to the controllers and other Airmen is sadly taken in . I watch your vids all the time. They mean a lot to me . Don’t let the craziness bring you down .

[@joannemonaco3282]

We thank you for taking the time and we enjoy the longer videos anyway...

[@aoifemolloy5159]

Joanne Monaco i could watch this guy flying for hours on end love pre flight briefing, and explanation along the route,Greg show some paying vips flying with you

[@biggdogg285]

Really enjoyed the extra footage on this one. Thanks for spending the extra time to share it.

[@gregmink]

thanks for the feedback...wasn't sure about the extra footage but I guess it has been well received.

[@JackRobling]

Thank you for your work on these. The pure jet content is a beyond me but it's very helpful to hear well done ATC communications and risk management thinking as I work towards my PPL.

[@fullframes]

Always glad to be along, as usual. Love the Premier, it's on my wish list together with the Lear 60.

[@steveinarkansas8643]

Finally! A new video. Good way to start off the year. I was really expecting a family vacation for Christmas in CO or somewhere. As always, I enjoyed riding along with you. One thing.... I couldn't understand Cuba ATC even when he spoke English.

[@cmbiker8147]

Great video as usual,nice to see your willing to do stuff on the aircraft that maybe others wouldn't even consider doing themselves. Look forward to the next one.

[@youpattube1]

That was a blast. I haven't enjoyed watching my big screen tv so much for a long time. Thanks for taking us along.

[@abcabcabc516]

Nice video - I lived on Grand Cayman between 2004 and 2017. Always love seeing video in and out of there, the detail and places from a good part of my life is always good to see. Keep up the good work !

[@tommurphy9278]

Thanks Greg another great video love to hear all the ATC please keep em coming.Thanks Murph

[@gregmink]

My first video of 2017....so far 1,400 views, 164 likes and no thumbs down. Truly a miracle!

[@jordillach3222]

There you are, my like is no. 199.

[@gregmink]

199 and counting!

[@brucebanks6178]

Good stuff Mike,Thanks, Keep them coming.

[@Algrimor]

Good work, appreciate your videos

[@peterbachinsky1924]

Premier 1 Driver Thanks again for an excellent opportunity to join you for a trip. A request: I've acquired a subscription to Foreflight, I'd love to be able to follow along during your flights. It is a challenge to hear some of the waypoint names... eg. The one after MTH... "TATUZ"? Could You, during your introduction to your videos, provide a banner with your complete flight planned route, including the SID and STAR if applicable? Also, on a the Banner, could you provide the approach flown? Your flights have become a great opportunity to improve my ATC discipline. Cheers.

[@hpdkmay]

Great video and thanks for posting. I know your busy in the cockpit but love to hear explanations about what is going on while in flight. Thanks again.

[@edk4590]

One of my favorite videos. I personally love the long ones.

[@Niftynudger]

The Delta ride report request at 33.20 made me chuckle. Light chop anyone? Another great video, thanks.

[@The_Authority]

Loved the video. Grateful for the lengthiness. Lots of appreciable details.

[@jascharl]

William Wolfe Someone farts in the rear lav and a delta pilot calls in moderate turbulence. I'm just sayin'

[@aoifemolloy5159]

William Wolfe come on!!!

[@juansantiagobottan686]

Great Video, Greg! Loved the pre-flight talk you did. Nice views. As always, thanks for sharing

[@jimmyz688]

Greg...the intro was beyond the beyond....your instinct as a pilot shows as a video editor. Everything you do shows as a pilot...a license to learn...videos reflect a true understanding of this concept. My fave channel...and I sub a bunch.

[@hafnium911]

Really enjoyed the pre flight part as well!

[@bernardhusbands544]

Thanks for another great video! Keep em coming!

[@casst346]

Thanks so much for always sharing your flying adventures..truly a pleasure watching your very capable piloting skils..

[@user-ck3qf2qp8w]

I have a feeling your dad got a plane to get you into something you will do forever. Likely you could have been a fighter pilot for a long time. Your dad is a patriot for sure.

[@geoffeg]

Great video, cool to hear Havana Center. I enjoy your longer videos.

[@BoldrepublicRadioShow]

WELL -- the radio chatter on this episode was rather entertaining :)

[@steveharvey6727]

Awesome flight P1D. Beautiful island scenery. Thanks for sharing!

[@jerryoshesky5222]

You're welcome. Quality builds loyalty and it shows!!! I need to get current for that best seat in the house. It's nice to watch the sun set on a lazy flight around the country side. Thanks again!

[@jamesb.8201]

I’m about to watch a 4 year old, hour and 22 minute video about flying a plane. I am okay with this.

[@buckmurdock2500]

That's what I do when I get home from a 5 day trip, 15 legs, 12 hr days, is watch flying the line videos.

[@GrantPmusic]

You really know what you're doing when making videos. Lots of camera angles that really make the audience feel like they are more involved than just watching a video. Thanks!

[@lydiaanderson7752]

@Hello Grant how are you doing?

[@nathanreynolds4827]

Awesome video! Thank you for all the work that goes into the production for us to enjoy! Thank you again!

[@jascharl]

I liked the whole pre-trip briefing. It was a nice plus to the video.

[@paulwagner6523]

Sounded like you had a rookie ATC person out of Miami for a little bit

[@freddyschubert4008]

She wasn't doing a very good job. Hope the instructor was sitting really close by.

[@pauloriodejaneiro6409]

Great! I think all the details of this flight are very important for those who like to fly. And why not leave all the occurrences in this video? All details make this flight a hyper-realistic immersion. Excellent job! And thank you very much. Best

[@mauriceawilliams5698]

Sir, you're one great airman! I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. Wonderful!!

[@10mrturbo]

Thank You so much for taking us all along with you on these flights! Merry Christmas !!

[@waynetaylor4034]

Great Video Greg!!

[@andrewriedel4446]

Thanks for the great video Captain. The female Miami Center controller was having a brutally bad day with radio calls and you had some terrible luck with the radar vectors you were being given. Grand Cayman must have pretty sketchy ATC radar coverage judging by the altitude confirmation requests.

[@BeechSportBill]

MOST interesting flight yet - crazy ATC IN SPANISH and the ramp JAMMED with jets! I could see you were concerned taxing between those two. Congrats on another safe and comfortable trip! Love flying along!

[@samantha1054]

best take off I have truly experienced/viewed. Need alot of patience to be a pilot. Thank you for this

[@opie773]

Miami Center was having trouble with 390GM. Several times she botched the tail number. Great video none the less.

[@jamesrusso6739]

opie773 yea, she did

[@rnzoli]

Probably a trainee under supervision from another senior ATCO.

[@BaronPilot]

I think we get a lot of trainees down here. That's why I usually say "leaving XXX for XXX" when they give me a new altitude. To confirm they are indeed referring to me.

[@TheTemest]

If she was the one on 132.20 she was the one who also vectored him until he was handed over to 124.70 to which he said "I wonder what that was all about." If he meant the entire experience on 132.20, we all wondered the same thing.

[@dunbarsimmonds7327]

Baron Pilot

[@JayStClair-mh5wv]

Great video! I think if I had not gone in the Army and then eventually end up being injured, I would have pursued my aspirations to be a pilot. Unfortunately, now with my injuries not only can I not become a pilot, I cant even do my Army job as a medic / Paramedic. At least with videos like this I can imagine what might have been so thank you again!

[@cdecde2858]

So sorry to hear that we love and have much respect for armed forces 🤓

[@randyporter3491]

Great video ! The views in the clouds, just after takeoff were incredible. Like many of your viewers, I've flown for years, but never tire of the views skimming the clouds. Plus, you get to FLs that most of us don't see.

[@gechrist6300]

remind me of my favorite times in my life when I worked for 5 yrs in aviation.

[@xray111xxx]

Great to see your videos. Hope you have a great 2017!

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Vincent, How are you doing?

[@galas455]

Thanks again for letting us fly right seat, as always . . . it was fun. I see some improvement in the timing of your camera angles.

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Jeffrey Galeski, How are doing?

[@nealogletree9669]

Great video as always, looking forward to many more this year.

[@philiplogue2344]

Thanks for these videos Greg. As a non-pilot that loves flying though, I can still really appreciate your videos. They are very entertaining and informative. Was interested in listening to the different languages used by ATC. I had in my mind from somewhere that all ATC was in English. Got that wrong so probably best I only drive on the ground. Thank you so much again for your videos and I'm really looking forward to seeing your new paint job too. Fly safe!

[@MrPviola1]

And I thought the controllers in Scotland were hard to understand, Havana Is, as you would say, "sporty"! Nice vid sir!

[@richardkrentz7553]

Great video Greg. I've never flown to Grand Cayman, Bahamas a lot thought. I stayed with the video the whole trip and when it was over I felt I had ridden along too. Not too sure I could understand the Cuban controllers to well, but, hey, you paid you $500 for the privilage. Happy New Year!

[@lydiaanderson7752]

@Hello Richard how are you doing?

[@travelwithus750]

Beautiful video. Grand cayman is very beautiful place. Been there twice and loved every minute. Liked the pre flight commentary. Always interesting the maintenance that goes with flying a air plane thanks for sharing. Enjoy Cayman Islands.

[@grahamhaines9113]

Excellent video sir. I have no desire to actually try and fly a plane but love to watch an obvious master craftsman at work. Please keep up the good work.

[@jessicabruno2820]

Wow that Miami controller was not having a good day! Love listening to all the ATC chatter on these vids. Love the channel!

[@skycop56]

Another great video. I like the pre-flight too. You are very patient with ATC. I would have bugged Miami for higher several times. And the Cuban ATC was a real eye opener. Their command of the English language is sketchy to say the least. I was on one of those cruise ships many years ago and loved Grand Cayman. Looks like it is a very popular place now. In your videos I would like to see a corner of the screen devoted to the flight instruments, or at least attitude, airspeed, and heading. Is that possible? Keep making these videos, I love them.

[@aoifemolloy5159]

John Dill i too love gregs vids

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello John Dill, How are you doing?

[@skycop56]

@@lydiaanderson3312 I’m fine. Do I know you?

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@@skycop56 Um know, But i love meeting new friend and know each other with time and patience true our conversation, Can you suggest a way we can stay in touch off here !!

[@LuizSchmidt]

By far the best channel about flying! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Luiz Schmidt, How are you doing?

[@fancybobbybob]

Wow... thanks for posting, as always enjoyed every minute.

[@thebigwing1199]

Best youtube video of 2017 so far, I'm watching this from the UK with a cloud base of 2 feet, I must get a move on with my Instrument rating! or move to Florida?

[@TheTemest]

Cloud base of 2 feet...LOL. Sounds like every trip I've made to London.

[@thebigwing1199]

Yes VMC has a different meaning in the UK, Very Merky Cloud...

[@newdude01]

your flying above this plane.

[@bw162]

2’...you’ll need more than an instrument ticket.

[@RashidAli-qt3yu]

Hi Mike... May I make a suggestion. Would be lovely if you could plot the LAT/LON data on top of the NAV CHARTS for the route as a graphic at the beginning of the video. with ALT/IAS for each section.

[@andycornwell3396]

Just chiming in to say thanks for the continuous footage. It's helpful to us new guys to see how the system is flown.

[@SnowHarp]

Your videos are excellent, thanks for all the trouble you take to make them happen. much appreciated.

[@dichesari]

No thumbs down cause you are the best! You should diverse an open a Flying School.

[@douglasm2501]

Woohoo new vid. Pretty cool seeing you do some of the maintenance yourself. Do you have to worry about hot starts on the Williams engines or is startup completely automated?

[@gregmink]

You have to monitor for hot starts but the process of the start itself is pretty much automated. The only time you might see a hot start are a weak battery or a tailwind.

[@douglasm2501]

Thanks for the response. I know it's more of a potential problem for the older big boys. Just wondered how the newer smaller turbines handled it.

[@pbbrown1963]

Loved it! Put up your return flight to Marathon, too. Thanks. Greg. Great work. I hope you had a good time on Grand Cayman.

[@marindelgado5638]

Great job on the flight like alway , I was very impressed with the way the Cuban controller was handling traffic and trying to help other with the turbulence. Wish traffic controllers were like this here. Thnk you love the landing fly safe

[@MikeKobb]

Always enjoy your videos, and I'll add a +1 to the positive comments on the pre-flight brief! That was cool. Since you mentioned the lav, is it externally or internally serviced?

[@gregmink]

Internally.

[@MikeKobb]

Not the most glamorous, but beats the heck out of not having a lav!

[@TheTemest]

In my MU2 the passengers have to use the supplied H.E.R.E, aka, Human Element Range Extender. You might know it as a Gatorade bottle.

[@stevemackay4820]

I'm hooked on your videos. Have you thought about videoing with a 360 camera? I think it allows the viewers to scroll through the cockpit.

[@thedukepilot]

Thanks for taking the time and posting your videos. It's appreciated!

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Michael, How are you doing?

[@caressas]

I love these videos. I am a bit of nervous flyer, and I am an Aussie who lives in New York, so I need to fly! These videos put me in such a calm mood. They really help! :)

[@JEFFKLUMP]

Greg, another great video. If you ever make into KSUS Spirit Airport, let me know. I'd love to meet you and check out your plane.

[@nickturner2813]

Bet he can't wait.

[@RubenKelevra]

32:37 thos straight lines of clouds looks pretty interesting :)

[@rodreynolds7236]

Very enjoyable! I always look forward to seeing your videos.

[@fernandogomes1348]

Thanks for the great videos they are very informative with some great scenery footage. It’s obvious that you are a highly experienced pilot. I’m glad that somehow you find the time to keep making these great videos.

[@3pbhenry]

I'm surprised that Havana Center was making calls in Spanish. I thought that the international ATC language is English to ensure situational awareness for all.

[@gregmink]

You'll hear the "locals" talking in their native tongue. That is universal across the world.

[@buckmurdock2500]

lol, dream on. They will usually respond in English if you call in English. But if you call in Spanish, they will respond in Spanish.

[@smburgess07]

Great video! Why did you disable flight tracking via Flightaware?

[@gregmink]

I only film about 10% of my flights. I like to maintain some level of privacy despite posting the videos on youtube!

[@dennismassie3552]

Happy New Year. Wondering where you been. Hope all is well. Awesome as always. Living my dreams through your videos.

[@Jessefsd]

So glad you flew with Stevo, now you are my fav channel! Thanks for the great vids! Safe Flying!!!

[@lydiaanderson3312]

@Hello Jesse, How are you doing?

[@juandebrot8657]

At 47:28 you can listen the YV3016 in Havana freq speaking. it is an Embraer painted as a Conviasa plane but its used as presidential aircraft by the Venezuelan government. cool vids. Greetings from Venezuela

[@dashcan8479]

We support Henrique Capriles here buddy from Miami north

[@doctwiggenberry5324]

I see you have "smoke goggles" behind your seat, where do you hide the "beer goggles?"

[@jamesleicher]

beer voucher is needed,lol

[@donwert]

Great as always! Thanks for the ride!

[@roooorey8978]

Love your vids. Between you and mentour pilot, i learn quite a bit. Which helps my flight anxiety honestly

[@mikercflyer7383]

It was a little hard for me to understand some of the Cuban ATC does it require some time a repeat of instructions?

[@gregmink]

I think so...you probably heard a few people having a hard time understanding Cuba ATC.

[@radioace318la]

Considering the FARs, you almost have to be a law counselor in order to fly your aircraft.

[@11begood31]

That was one great ride, really like your space ship, thanks for making and posting

[@flyifri]

Not entirely sure why, I found this flight a little stressful. For that I thank you. Please enjoy your stay, and hope to catch you on the return. Thank you again for a great video.