What Is It Like To Be A Private Jet Pilot?

[@BaronPilot]

Be sure to comment below and share this video if you want to see more.

[@nigelappleton2963]

Nice to have you back. More please.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks, will do!

[@RobertM125]

5:16 Best exchange ever. "Autopilot is available. Yes sir. Do you want it? Nope." Don't blame you one bit. 😊

[@BaronPilot]

😊

[@healerf18]

Huge shout out to Vista for allowing in cockpit video. Love it.

[@BaronPilot]

💯

[@billtisdale6122]

Amazing! One of my glider students that started with me when he was 12 yrs old is now right seat in a Challenger 350 for Vista. He completed qualification in March 2024.

[@flyingsic]

Aww that’s so cool! He may get to fly with Kristoffer is they’re on the same rotation😎✈️

[@BaronPilot]

Hope to fly with him!

[@billtisdale6122]

@@BaronPilot I would provide his name, but not in an open forum. I believe he is scheduled for a European Tour with Vista this summer.

[@b747skyguy]

@@BaronPilot He's my grandson and is currently on his off time waiting to hear the results for the Europe F.O. rotations.

[@bts650]

Enjoyed the video. Yes, more videos like this one. Thank you.

[@BaronPilot]

You got it!

[@dwykejack1279]

Vista jet rocks, big shout out appreciate the cockpit vids 👌 Barron you’re the best in the business

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you for your kind words 🍻

[@Ohgr819]

Flying up for the Vista interview tomorrow. Thanks for all the help Kris! Will let you know how goes!

[@BaronPilot]

🤞🏼Let me know how it goes!

[@BaronPilot]

@Ohgr819 ???

[@Ohgr819]

@@BaronPilot aka Bryan haha. We talked on IG. I passed it up for that Phenom gig.

[@earlpener]

More of this type of content, very nice machine indeed!

[@BaronPilot]

More to come!

[@essbe7158]

Really enjoyed the video. I definitely would like to see more of these types of videos.

[@BaronPilot]

Awesome, thank you! More to come!

[@scottwarner7264]

Great video as always keep them coming !!

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks! Will do!

[@camward9293]

So I fly with two other guys for a part 91 operator who owns two Lear 45s. We don't really have a set schedule, we just up and leave whenever the owners want to go somewhere. Usually the maximum time we're gone is 4 days, which honestly doesn't happen that often. Most of the time it's 3 days, or even just an overnight. There's also a lot of day trips in there. I'm a younger guy, late 20s. My chief pilot and the other guy are both in their mid 50s, so there's definitely an experience gap. We only do around 500 hours a year total. Sounds great, right? Well, I thought so too when I first started flying there. That's how they sold it to me : "Oh, you'll be home a lot!" And that is true to an extent. What they don't tell you is that it's impossible to make any kind of plans because our owners can call us the day before wanting to go to Broken Dick, Arkansas and we have to go. Doesn't happen that way all the time, but it happens enough to keep you on your toes. Plus we do a LOT of weekend flying. Our busy days are pretty much Thursday to Monday. Which basically means you can have a random Tuesday off, but when normal people want to do stuff with you on the weekend, you'll be unavailable. It doesn't bother my coworkers, they're both pretty seasoned pilots with families of their own, both married for a pretty long time, established in their own lives and whatnot. On their days off they pretty much just stay at home and do Dad things like mow the lawn, play with their RC car collection, or work on their backhoe in their shed. So they can literally be ready at a moment's notice because they don't do anything anyway LOL. But I'm gonna be honest, it's a little difficult for me because I can't really do much on my days off, because you're not really 100% sure you're gonna have that day off until the evening before. Anyway, what I'm getting at with this long rant is that I wouldn't mind the whole 4 days on, 3 days off thing of the 121 world because then at least I'd know for sure those days would be mine. No last minute trips to Palm Beach or St. Simon's that upend whatever you had planned. The whole 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off does not appeal to me also because I don't think a certain person I've been seeing would appreciate it lol. Doesn't matter as much when you've been married for 25 years, but when you're just starting out, it can put some strain on the relationship.

[@BaronPilot]

Exactly why I wouldn’t take a Part 91 job that doesn’t have hard days off. I have friends with the same issues. Can plan anything as they never know when a trip will pop up. Another example why I love my schedule.

[@superskullmaster]

So different seeing you in a uniform

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Kris, Love these videos of the other side of your flying adventures. Kim, must be missing you with these flights away.

[@paulfitch9597]

Nice work pilots!

[@terrycharles2723]

This is great content! Please keep it coming.

[@thunderbolt513]

Well , well! At least Mr. B.P. Long time no see (in your videos 'cause I(we) saw you on Kim's first Captain sortie with her instructor.) Well, you're probably been busy doing pilot things and filming, editing, and producing these videos it's surely time-consuming. And like people usually say, " better later than never." Anyway, I wish you and madam good winds and happy landings from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you and thank you for understanding the work involved to produce these videos. More to come. 👋🏼 🇵🇹

[@billtisdale6122]

I flew for 25yrs out of VGT leaving in 2020 when I retired. The glider club is at Jean NV, 0L7, 20 miles south of LAS.

[@BaronPilot]

Very cool!

[@paultaylor9939]

For sure more thanks for sharing cheers

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@susiew6851]

Great video. Thank you for doing this.

[@gtr1952]

Funny, I opened this video while doing something else. When I started paying attention there was no audio for a couple minutes. When I looked closer I saw that gold chain on your wrist, and thought "I know that chain from someplace", then your voice came on, and I knew for sure who it was!! The Baron grew up and sprouted jet engines!! LOL You look so different w/o sunglasses and a ball cap!! LOL It looks like life is treating you well!!. 8) Ever hear from Greg Mink? I had a couple health issues, but some great Doc's have me up and at it again pretty quick!! Great to see you again Chris!! Till later, take care... --gary

[@BaronPilot]

My step father saw a video of me landing from over the shoulder and said the same thing. He knew it was me from my bracelet! LOL Ya Greg is great. More importantly, I am happy to hear you are feeling better!!!!!!

[@HondaGoldwingGL1800]

When you go to Blue Mesa, did you happen to look down and see the Blue Mesa International Runway? Back in the late 70's and most of the 80's, I flew my T210 in there for deer and elk season staying in the cabin in Lake City. Also went in Blue Mesa a few times in the 690 Commander. The lake a few miles out of Gunnison is long and deep...also called Blue Mesa Res.

[@akugelman1111]

Love this type of video! Keep em coming!

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you! Will do!

[@kevinantoniomorrison2415]

Hello Christopher, remember me from Bravo 7, great flight, grease Landing 😊

[@kellybasham3113]

Love your videos

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you 😊

[@bruschi8148]

Very tight approach! Congrats on the new job..

[@Flynmc]

Great video!! I’m interested in the corporate side of aviation and would love to see more

[@Searider76]

Glad to see you moved up in the world to a better aircraft!

[@russperkins4054]

Very much enjoyed the video, MMM vor is just a few miles down the street from my home airport, fun to see some familiar terrain on one of your videos. Looked like a sporty landing, but handled like the professional you are. Thanks for sharing!

[@BaronPilot]

It was fun for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@AshleyWincer]

12 x 2 week vacations - hhmm, that's quite a selling point.. You got my attention..

[@flyingsic]

It’s not a bad schedule😎 DM Kristoffer on Instagram if you want to discuss more @beechbaronpilot

[@BaronPilot]

I love it!

[@ayrshire1418]

Wondering why the copilot didnt read back the hold short instructions correctly. He only said hold short. When he should have said "hold short of 30R". Cutting out the runway in a hold short can lead to bad habits. Also, the controller did not catch it either. Great video as always

[@Micg51]

He seemed to have a lot of radio issues.

[@edpippin]

Thanks Vista for allowing the content great video, great CRM

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@RetLEO]

Are you able to remain perfectly comfortable while in those traffic patterns on approach to landing, or is there a bit of nervousness going on? It seems that everything moves at light speed! Awesome videos! Btw, when diving and driving a Trident submarine there was always a bit of nervousness no matter how often you performed the task!

[@abbasobaidi2555]

great jet

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

GR8 vid Kris! Are you still doing PGA golf sound work too??? Definitely more vids please!!! Been missing the Baron flying too!!!~Chris

[@BaronPilot]

I stay busy 😊 More to come including the Baron!

[@sky-11]

Chris is finally back you have the best job in the world.How many hours do you need to get into the copilots seat?

[@BaronPilot]

I believe 1500 but I can always confirm as that can change with the market. What are you at now?

[@charlesheier277]

Lotta RJ vibes going on on there love it

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@bconppp]

its a hard life, but someone has to do it 😃

[@BaronPilot]

🤣

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

Did "Lost Wages" ATC think you were flying a Cessna 150??

[@maurjul]

Have you been to Jamaica?

[@cleblanc94]

Just curious, any chance you've flown into DeLand (KDED) this year? I'm a lineman there. And pilot, currently working on my instrument rating. You look so familiar!

[@BaronPilot]

Flew in 2/13 left 2/14.

[@cleblanc94]

@@BaronPilot Awesome. I think I spoke with you briefly. Small world. Glad I found your channel and looking forward to future uploads. :)

[@BaronPilot]

@cleblanc94 I believe we did. Yes it is a small world. Glad you found the channel. Hope you enjoy it!

[@jungahkim1006]

How do you like your company?

[@scottromanos7483]

This morning (Friday April 19th) we landed at MIA on 8R from JAX in an A319 Airbus and as I we pulled off the runway, I heard someone cleared for takeoff, then saw an identical jet to the one you fly lift off and climb away. Might that have been YOUR flight, per chance?

[@BaronPilot]

Not me but we are everywhere as our fleet is growing! Thanks for watching!

[@fjk2006]

When will see you back in the Baron?

[@BaronPilot]

Editing a Baron video as I type 😎

[@fjk2006]

I miss see in the Baron

[@bobpollack6894]

Did you sell your Baron?

[@BaronPilot]

No. More Baron videos coming soon.

[@ki4nge4]

So simple.... I fly Everyday on my 1994 Microsoft Flight Simulator.....

[@JohnWilson-ql8ks]

so what has happened to you medical business and KIM? and are you now a commercial pilot?

[@BaronPilot]

Greg from Premier One Driver owned the medical business. Kim is good. Keep an eye out for this week’s video. 😉

[@axelkjeldsen6197]

great video - but not enough Kim...

[@BaronPilot]

Never enough 😉

[@firepilot109]

View of the Mountains was hideous...don't know how you can fly in such horrible conditions...lol Great video as always and keep on living the dream brother cause life's to short not to put yourself out there!

[@BaronPilot]

Someone has to suffer! 🤣

[@firepilot109]

@@BaronPilot Haa... I'm almost done with the commercial. Just been burning up the skys in the 6/260! Have fun and be safe Kris

[@BaronPilot]

@firepilot109 nice!!

[@claudiah5643]

❤❤❤

[@rogersmart1766]

Is this a Lear 60 you are flying ?

[@davestelling]

"Bombardier Challenger 350 is a super-midsize business jet with a maximum speed of 541 miles per hour and a range of 3,682 miles." Am I right?

[@lkn4jolly]

Does that guy have a 5G phone in his pocket over his heart? Too many scientists whistle blowing to risk that IMHO.

[@shreddder999]

Better to be an airline pilot, but both suck.

[@BaronPilot]

To each his own. Thanks for watching.

[@shreddder999]

@@BaronPilot airline captain for many decades. Passengers, freight and also 135 charter. Hated it.

[@BaronPilot]

@shreddder999 hope you found something that you enjoy 🍻

[@astorp12345]

Yes please. Requesting more videos of the jet in addition to the great videos of the Baron, and Kim’s instrument training. See what I did there? Thank you again!

[@berniebrown9115]

Missed you and glad you are back

[@BaronPilot]

😊 thanks for watching!

[@Andy-fq3yz]

Been a while love it you posted a video thank you hope your doing well

[@samueljoejr5191]

Yeah, what he said!

[@hamiltontodd8579]

Ditto!

[@clarencewiles963]

I was thinking about you and Greg both returning some day.

[@ke6nez]

Awesome, you're on the Challenger... SWEET!!!!

[@BaronPilot]

Loving it!

[@ke6nez]

@@BaronPilot let me know when you come out to KOAK or KHWD. I'll take you out for a beer or up on a bay tour. Haven't lived until you've seen the Golden Gate bridge from a Cessna at 1500'

[@josbren8943]

Yes more corporate videos

[@ronnydowdy7432]

Enjoyed this episode very much and I have been missing your uploads. Shout out to the company that let you video this flight. Thanks for sharing and I hope to see more of you and Kim too.

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it. Note to come of both. 😎

[@obsidianprime]

Absolutely love the jet and baron videos. Keep it up and Thank you.

[@dak2005vn]

I know it’s a lot of work with editing, etc, but I agree with some others here that more content like this would be much appreciated!

[@KARLHAB]

How do you like the Challenger 350 ? I like the fact that the OCP is displayed on the pedestal!

[@ronheide4198]

show us more !!! I love it !!

[@BaronPilot]

New video up and more to come!

[@mikeshort5516]

Enjoyed the video. Hope to see more!!

[@airfiero4772]

Enjoyed the jet video, thanks.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrism6764]

Definitely a yes for more of these. I've been aware of Vista Jet for a while, I love the livery. If I ever have the money you may see me in the back one day. 🤞👍

[@edemerick1889]

Great video

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks!

[@spanieaj]

Alpha Delta Kilo - I don't know. Also. That was a nice IFR (I Follow the Road) approach.

[@tstanley01]

Are you doing this full time now? I know you said that you use to be in professional sports production.

[@jasonhaag1611]

Are you still doing the golf thing? You did a video where you flew to Wisconsin and was running controls in electronics trailer

[@rudyseghers6320]

What a beautiful "office" view!😀

[@Nghilifa]

Awesome, The Chalenger is a beautiful jet indeed, and what a great day for flying! Thanks for sharing!

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for watching

[@deniermurch8693]

Glad to see you back, all the best in the new job.

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks

[@jordonmunson8212]

Got any videos of you coming into CDA ID airport?

[@robertmaza4272]

Love your able to video your flights like these!!!! Always Love the videos!!!!! Tell Kim Good Luck!!!!

[@BaronPilot]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jameshopkins1919]

Great to see you back in the jet. Live the content from the lesser known and more scenic airports! How long before you have Kim in the right seat of the 300?

[@BaronPilot]

That would be the dream!

[@TexDrinkwater]

Not that there's anything wrong with the Lear 60, but that's a hell of a nice upgrade.

[@BaronPilot]

I love it!

[@kathyhennigan7807]

Really enjoyed this flight. Vista sounds like a good company. So good to have these videos back!

[@BaronPilot]

Great company. Glad you enjoyed it! More to come!

[@chubbywubby90]

Who so strict on 170 knots?

[@robertrpenny]

Great to see that this has become a serious flying channel. Vista sounds like a quality organization.

[@BaronPilot]

Vista is a great organization!

[@paratyshow]

👍✅ Tks for the video Kristoffer, always interesting!

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Th3Butcher76]

Good to see you back Kris

[@kdharley07]

More Videos like this would be awesome and thank you.

[@BaronPilot]

Your wish is my command!

[@pkane5472]

Loved the takeoff from Colorado. Beautiful!

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pslny]

That runway comes up fast, I liked this video.

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@floridadawg9857]

Great content....Thanks for sharing

[@BaronPilot]

Thanks for watching.

[@Matt.Jernigan]

@BaronPilot can the challenger take off at Destin Executive with 6 passenger plus the pilots?

[@BaronPilot]

It can. With only a 5,000’ runway it may be limited on how much fuel it can take. Especially on a hot summer day.

[@1shARyn3]

ah, nice flight from GUC to LVS ;-)

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed watching!

[@joecrawford5906]

How long did it take you to get a hanger at St Augustine? I've been on the list for over 3 years now and they told me I was 150 on the list earlier this year. The repair facilities say you have to know someone to get a hanger there. Thoughts?

[@BaronPilot]

Took me 5 years! Literally 🙄 I would suggest stopping in the office on a regular basis to check your status on the list and use that time to get to know them. Not sure if it helps but can’t hurt 🤣

[@lakewoodil]

Sure sounds like a great way to earn a living and the equipment is top notch .

[@BaronPilot]

I’m enjoying it!

[@steini6771]

Ohhh Boy did I love this episode! Thank you both -

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rushfan3]

Hey Kristopher, great video of you flying the Lear jet. Would definitely love to see more videos of you flying the jet as well as the baron. Also want to see more videos of Kim going for her instrument rating as well as her multi engine's rating so we can see her eventually flying the baron. Cheers.

[@ki4nge4]

Awesome Video.... Thanks for uploading it !!!! Fly Safe and have a Great day...

[@AirAmbassador]

I’m a former 135 Charter Jet pilot and currently flying Airbuses for a 121 operator. In my opinion, the flying was way more fun at the 135. However the schedule was terrible. 8-14 days on the road with 2-5 legs a day really took a toll. Now I’m only out 4 days at the most. Works much better for me and my family, but to each their own.

[@Nghilifa]

I can definitely feel that. I'm in flight training right now and I wouldn't mind bagging a 135 job when I've got the hours to do so. That being said, I don't have a family yet, so I'm much more flexible as far as work is concerned. I can imagine that with that schedule that you mentioned, being away from one's spouse and children will take a toll indeed (assuming you're married that is). Fly safe!

[@BaronPilot]

It’s all perspective. While you may be away more days in a row, you’re also home 2 weeks in a row. Not many people can say that. But again I completely understand both arguments.

[@dennismassie3552]

👋🏻KSRQ ☀️🌴🇺🇸🛩️

[@BaronPilot]

👋🏼🍻

[@kf8679]

Kris nice to have u back .. good luck in the new job ..the uniform threw for a bit ..used to you in a ball cap lol ..Always love the jet videos …but You and Kim in the Baron still rocks ..Are u not doing the golf job anymore ??Loved the video when you flew to the Ryder cup here in Wisconsin ..

[@ldoyle3rd]

Was thinking about you during the Masters, you still working golf tournaments?

[@BogWraith1]

Nice to see the 'ole Baron Pilot in flight again.😎 Looking forward to more of these as well as seeing you & Kim in said Baron in the future!

[@AdminLogistics.]

That was sporty. Nice