MY FAVORITE AIRPLANE and Flying the Cessna Caravan to Tampa Pilot Vlog

Pilot Vlog 160. A flight in the Cessna 208 Caravan From the Spirit of St. Louis airport to the Tampa International Airport. I answer questions as I'm flying the Caravan and show the pilots cockpit view of the takeoff and landing. I also talk about my favorite airplane and the ATC radio conversations are in this video.
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[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

I can see it in your face that you're progressively enjoying the creation of your flight videos. To you it's like having a group of people (your viewers) with you on sometimes lonely flights. Us viewers are fortunate to be able to watch the adventures of Captmoonbeam. All very entertaining and learning experiences for us.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Philip. I do enjoy making the videos. I love flying and sharing the experience. I guess it's true, do what you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life.

[@jimcameron9848]

I grew up near float planes in Quebec - my great uncle owned the local "airport" ... two large hangers with fuel service. I love the Grand Caravan. In doing work in Belize, I still remember landing in soccer fields adjoining local schools, or flying along the coast through a fog embankment. Easy peezey. I lived in Victoria, BC, and I thought I would have seen more Grand Caravans. I did see a good deal of De Havailand Beaver's and flew on them, but I never flew on a GC. Nice video!

[@ChrisB257]

Pretty long trip. Nice conditions... sweet landing.
Excellent set of answers Jim - so good to understand more of what you do and why.
Another enjoyable video trip with you. Hope you avoid the flu - I had it and it's nasty!

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Chris. Sorry to hear it got you this year but, happy you're getting over it.

[@billbargar2284]

One of the best VLOG's you have ever put out, thanks Captain

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Bill.

[@bigbasspic]

Yes, it is!!!

[@UncleWiggy252]

Part 23 certification requires stall speed of 61 knots or less in landing configuration for single engine aircraft. The 208 stalls at 64 knots with condition lever in low idle and 61 knots in high idle in the landing configuration. The high idle along with vortex generators on the Fowler flaps necessitated all that for certification.

[@ajd0408]

Thank you for allowing me to enjoy a vicarious experience through your excellent videos. As an inactive aviator this has become my go-to.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching.

[@iankinslow2091]

I met the owner at Lake of the Ozarks a couple times. Fuels his boats at the gas dock I work at. Great guy. He flies the helicopter right to the house.

[@captmoonbeam]

He is a great guy.

[@FlyingJournalism]

Sponsored by subway..eat fresh and fly a caravan! Those were the days.. I miss the caravan

[@denisgoulet4234]

beautiful scenery

[@rockydabull1711]

Just saw this vid for the first time. Love the Caravan! Miss it! Had the pleasure of flying it In Iraq and Afghanistan for the AF.

[@albarnhill1487]

I really enjoy your videos, I read Stuart Woods and his Characters use a Turbo Prop Cessna, A Mustang, & A Mustang 2. Watching you brings those to life for me. I have always had a love of airplanes since childhood. Thanks so much.

[@captmoonbeam]

You're welcome. I'ts a love we both share.

[@c898dba]

Really enjoyed this one, thank you for having us along for the ride. Hope you survived all the germs! Best wishes from Leicestershire, UK.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching

[@JeS-ii6yp]

You keep topping yourself with each new video. I think you might be able to turn these into Pay Per View events! Thanks for the exceptional experience.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Je.

[@wallyklw5]

Video quality is stunning now. I'm right there with you. Love the question/answers. More, more plz.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks for watching Kevin, I appreciate your support.

[@hectormuzquiz5277]

Thank you capt’n for the Q&A session!; great video too!.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Hector.

[@timwildey7974]

Enjoyed this video of the Cessna Caravan flight and answers to the questions asked. That's one beautiful airplane, I got to ride in one island hopping in Belize a few years ago.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Tim. Ours just came back up from Florida. I'll be doing some Caravan videos now.

[@GaryMCurran]

Hope you didn't get sick from the passengers. It was nice to see a 'low and slow' in the Caravan. That really is a luxury Sport Ute of the air. I'm glad you answered some questions. Thanks for the info on Mike, too!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Gary. I feel like I was really fortunate not to catch anything. I'm thinking I may do some more Q and A's like this.

[@GaryMCurran]

You should. The Q&A really helps a lot of us who are into the details of the airplanes and the flights. Even those who ARE flying still may never have the opportunity to fly a Caravan, or a M2, let alone an XLS, so there's a lot to learn and be interested in. For example, how many PPLs, even with an Instrument and Multi rating, get to use radar? An explaination of that might might interesting, or the FMS in the XLS (since I'm now working on FMCs and MCDU/CDUs.) You know as well as I do that pilots crave information about airplanes and systems. :D

[@bombaytaxidriver]

Excellent video - thank you. As a fellow former commercial pilot, I really appreciate your read backs, as it is obvious you have a) been alert and paid attention, and b) you read them back in a clear, comprehensive, and professional manner. It was good to hear ATC also appreciate your read back, as they obviously value this. I see so many recordings of hurried, incorrect, incomprehensible pilot communications to ATC which really make me cringe, and to be honest, it gets my "goat up"! I wish more people would adhere to the original "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" school of thought, and realise that although ATC are busy, read backs are not a "speed test", and ATC would prefer you get it right and correct, rather than just read it back the quickest. Keep up the professional flying ...... really enjoy your channel. Best wishes from the UK.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. Every student pilot should learn that.

[@lapdogs]

First time watcher, new subscriber. Disabled, in a Nursing Home for life. Great video to watch, entertaining and able to see what a pilot has to go through.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. Hate to hear that but glad you're on board.

[@ernieblanchard8879]

Caravan must be new... I can’t see a scratch anywhere! I enjoy the VLOGs with Mike... seems like a great guy to hang with. Can’t think of a better way to pick up a few extra bucks!

[@captmoonbeam]

It is and he's a great guy to fly and travel with.

[@bobninemire6859]

Thanks Jim, and very informative. Love arm chair flying with ya :)

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Bob.

[@Pilotfarmand]

My first Typerating was ATR72-500, which cover the whole ATR family besides from the new -600. The ATR72 is a 70-72 seater and the smaller version 42 is a 50 seater. The Shorter version was really nice to fly, especially the 42-500 which has the same power as the ATR72-500, just much shorter. The ATR72-600 with updated aviaonics is a cool airplane, flies very well, but a bit like a truck as you said about the xls.
Now I'am currently flying 737-800NG, which really feels like a big a truck, it's really slow on handling turns, and there is a weird deadzone on the yoke. But it's reallly nice and easy to fly. And I prefer flying jets over turboprop, because the jet gets you above most weather ! Even tho the ATR would go up to FL250. Great video, love your vlogs !

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks SVT. Getting above the weather is the thing that the jets always have over the turboprops. I'd always rather go over it than through it. I would think the 737 is a great plane to fly. Be safe out there SVT.

[@pratikbais]

Hi Captain. I follow all your videos and every video surpasses the previous one. I like how you share minute details with your viewers. Being a caravan pilot myself, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks

[@rontourage7384]

Hey there Jim! I missed a few video’s as well--busy, busy, with store! It’s too bad you couldn’t stay a day in Tampa to enjoy some warmer weather for a second before heading back. Thanks for sharing some great info, even on the plane! Much appreciated and the video’s definitely motivate me to continue my passion in aviation!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Ron.

[@buckwest9779]

Love your videos... just subscribed about 3 days ago!👍
My whole life growing up as a kid that's all I could think about is flying and wanting to become a pilot... back in the 70s I had every monthly issue of flying magazine and airplane magazine... and you know how life is... sometimes things just don't turn out how you thought they were going to... never realized my dream of becoming a pilot!
I'm enjoying your videos more than anything else on CZcams... I so appreciate your including in the videos getting up in the morning and doing breakfast and traveling to the airport and you show the whole show... it's really cool seeing what the daily life of a pilot is like.... thanks for all the work you put into filming all aspects of your
day! I especially enjoy how you have such a humble and courteous attitude to all people as you travel!
Now I'm 53 years old and could kick myself up and down for never realizing my dream when I was younger as I always thought I would growing up.... watching your videos definitely confirms that being a pilot would have been the perfect career for me!
May the Lord watch over you on your journeys...Thanks again for the great videos!👍😁✈🇺🇸⛪
Bob...

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks so much Bob. I was doing the same thing as a kid but, went in a different direction at first. I didn't get to flying till I was 28 and with a family.

[@buckwest9779]

captmoonbeam ...
Thanks...and Safe Travels⛪👍😁✈

[@rickvergara8438]

Really enjoying your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@garylucas6511]

I flew in the 80’s and early 90’s in 172, Archer II and got to fly some in left seat in Citation 500 so, I love the Glass panels in Caravans & M2 and agree with your assessment of those two planes being more fun to fly. Great vlog explaining plane functions and operations!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Gary.

[@fxpthl]

Terrific answer session for we non-flyers. Your explanations were quite understandable, even for someone who just loves flying but has never gone any farther than a passenger seat.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Edward.

[@fundypaddlesurf]

You’d love a Dassault Falcon. I’ve flown a lot of airplanes including the 737NG, C560 and 680, and the Falcon 2000 is a finger tip airplane.

[@tomwest]

Great video Jim! Mississippi river looked amazing! Great insight too! Thanks for all you do!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Tom.

[@joseinfante2054]

Sweet, safety, and professional landing😍

[@panamajosh76]

New subscriber....Im hooked. Im looking for another pilot job and I think Ive found my new airplane to fly...keep up the good material.

[@mx1man]

Captainmoon another grade A video. Thanks for the ride.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thank you

[@rfriesen1644]

Terrific video, one of your best yet. Enjoyed the answers to the questions and ATC along the way.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Richard.

[@rickmorris5892]

Thanks Jim. One of the best video's yet. Great explanations of your instruments and thanks for answering many of the viewers questions. Look forward to more your videos.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Rick

[@maxvintageradiocollectionc4578]

Scaravan, in ice, such a jem

[@dennismassie3552]

Awesome video ! Neat seeing you close to home. Hope all is well. ☀️🏝👨🏼‍✈️🛩

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Dennis. yes all is.

[@Hercules718]

Interesting that you are a King Air fan and like the Citation M so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@captmoonbeam]

You,re welcome. They’re both great airplanes.

[@faf713]

Another Great Video, Jim, Keep them coming. I hope you don't get the flu from that SW flight home. I had it earlier this year. NO fun.
Fred

[@captmoonbeam]

I Fred. I'm good this evening so I think I made it.

[@tomculver116]

Excellent Vlog! Good job on answering the questions and nice flight video. Keep up the good work!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Tom.

[@christiantodd1995]

Love the camera angle in the cockpit!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@r.l.sewall7944]

Thanks for answering those question about all the aircraft you fly. Very interesting.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Richard.

[@neilambrose4429]

Simply the best video of the series.Amazing camera shots of the approach into Tampa.Thank you so much for these .

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Neil

[@LuisVazquez-xi2yq]

Love your Videos. Originals. Nothing FAKE!! That's what Matter

[@brianb5594]

Thanks for all the explanations Jim. Love your channel!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Brian.

[@flightsimman69]

Great video mate!
Watching your video's from Adelaide, Australia.
Flying the Caravan in FS2020 and I must say it's an amazing aircraft and a true work horse of the industry.

[@duncancallow]

Loved it, my favourite yet. Very relaxed, very informative and great fun. Thanks.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Duncan.

[@kylermanabe6776]

Love the videos! I've been watching your videos since before I started my private and now I'm working on my commercial multi. Thank you for being such a great inspiration.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Kyler, Good luck with that commercial multi

[@davidpatterson5617]

Entertaining and educational. Thank you for producing and sharing terrific videos.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching.

[@holdenm1400]

Love the mid-flight talk!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Martin.

[@alexanderdavidson7837]

Cheers for asking my question

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks for asking Alex

[@69stall]

miss your vlogs. can't wait

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Bell

[@smokendt]

Love your vlog's, I've watched almost all of them. It baffles me that your not a Southwest A-lister??lol. They are my favorite airlines. Keep the videos coming and if your back in the Tampa/Sarasota area and would like to try some fishing or just a boat ride around the bay, give me a shout. Safe travels.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Derrick. I'll keep that in mind but, I almost always fly right back.

[@richardchurchill2459]

This has to be the most informative episode you’ve produced! Enjoyed every second.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Richard

[@planelover320]

Great Video! Really liked the Q&A, but you also kept your style of showing the entire day, not just the flight which I love!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Plane. I like the way it turned out also. It still has the feel of what it's like. If I was on a 4 hour flight with another pilot we would have spent the time talking and watching the scenery go by.

[@nicolassalischiker3924]

I love all Cessna aircraft, great video

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks.

[@allenmccollum7842]

One of your better videos, good work

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Allen.

[@44jonest]

Best video so far....keep’em coming!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@chrisnz5390]

Really good Video!! I stumbled across your channel when looking for C208 videos. One of the best style of vlogs I have ever seen!! Keep up the great work!! I'm a Flight Instructor in New Zealand (The country everyone keeps forgetting about on the maps :P )

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Chris. Be safe out there instructing. Hope you guys have a great New Year.

[@cmasonvideo]

Thanks for the awesome video! Makes me want to do corporate flying!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@rockon7320]

I wanted to also mention how much I enjoy your videos. Put together really well.

[@deanco197]

Great video as always captain . Fantastic you had the time to have a chat and talk about the aircraft.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@ManchusTech]

Best video in a while! Really enjoyed it.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@BaronPilot]

My viewers keep asking me if it is you they hear on the radio in the Caravan on my video. Since I have no idea I figured I would ask you myself LOL. It was a flight into FXE.

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Baron Pilot. It was the Caravan I fly but, that was the owner flying it. I used to fly the Baron early in my aviation career and loved it. Great airplane. I really liked the shot from the tail looking forward under the airplane, very cool. Enjoyed the video also. Fair skies

[@SamuelOlives]

Thanks, fly safe!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Samuel, you be safe out there also

[@challenger604pilot]

Great video Jim. I fly a 604 and Global here in IL but my favorite plane is the 208 and PC12. Never flown one but they are incredible machines.

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Challenger. The PC12 is one of those airplanes I've always wondered about flying. It looks like fun.

[@bigd-1-channel514]

As always a great video, and you answer my question of why send the 208 to Florida.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Mr. Hope to knock out some more questions in the future.

[@belugaburritosupreme207]

Awesome video, and the gentleman suggesting that single pilot jet ops be illegal probably omits the safety factor of a turbine engine and associated systems as compared to piston driven aircraft. Cheers!

[@captmoonbeam]

I would agree.

[@CR4ZYHOR5E]

Really enjoyed this one skipper.

[@BossaNossa1]

Cap' I really enjoyed this, "ride-along" video! I felt like I was right there with you, super cool! I do have a suggestion for your next video; I'd like to see your feet working the rudder pedals... Maybe you can get a second go pro...

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Bossa. I'll have to think on that one.

[@haga3000]

would be nice to see a video that goes in detail on the startup of the 208

[@Deerwood1985]

Just excellent, thank you for teach and show all, I love cessna Caravan.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Mario.

[@belfastlad55]

Your always upbeat and professional .

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@viperlks]

Hey Captain! Your videos are incredible! I always watch your videos, and it helps me while improving english skills, since I'm not fully proficient in english (I'm from Brazil). I always try to understand every single word you're saying! Thanks for your videos, and keep it up!
Best regards from Brazil

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Lucas. Judging from you're comment, it looks like you're doing very well with English.

[@stevenhayden9572]

Great video! I started my flight training back in December at Indy Metro after watching alot of your videos.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Steven and good luck with your flight training.

[@krismetz9163]

Another great vid!!! Really enjoyed this one!!!

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Kris.

[@TPAspotter]

You got to use the east\west runway at TPA - nice. At 17:27 you can kind of see where I sometimes work.

[@stevelachappelle8571]

I fly the 172 ( still getting my PPL) but i want to get my seaplane rating and get a Caravan with floats! Love the channel man

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Steve. I think a van on floats would lots of fun in the islands.

[@jameswarren3733]

Great vlog captain, really enjoyed the content!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks and You're welcome.

[@jphillips5346]

Enjoy your videos what a fun fantastic job

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Josh.

[@doenjangstew4438]

World best selling airplane! Happy new year 2018 captain and always good luck to you.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks.

[@rcarrollmassage]

Love your videos.

[@Big.Ron1]

Thank you for all the explinations. Takes me back. Have fun and be safe.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Ron.

[@Big.Ron1]

captmoonbeam Your welcome. Do to medical reasons I cannot fly anymore. I spend alot of time laying down these days. I got hurt 8 years ago and pretty much took out my back. A major injury. I loved flying. Watching these videos brings me back. I really enjoy them. Thank you.

[@michaelsmith5306]

very well done

[@paultaylor9939]

Great flight thanks for bringing us along cheers paul

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching Paul.

[@lizeggleston3094]

My favorite video!!

[@captmoonbeam]

One of mine also

[@dispLock]

Another great video, thanks. Made for a long day eh?

[@captmoonbeam]

it did but it's always worth it.

[@rogeronslow1498]

Wow that Caravan looks brand new! All the Caravans I've seen are workhorses that are decidedly utilitarian. I bet that aircraft has less than 1000 hours.

[@captmoonbeam]

It only has about 170 hours on it.

[@paulgarcia5684]

Great video as always. Thanks for answering so many questions. BTW - I hope you own stock in SWA.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Paul.

[@graysono]

Love it - "heading over to the airport!" - had me convinced too.
Another brilliant vid Captain one of, if not your best!
Happy New Year from me in Middle Earth if I haven't already too.

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks. I Hope your 2018 is off to a great start.

[@TenantRepGuru]

Another great video. I liked your review of your favorite planes. Thanks

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Don.

[@ronmoore5827]

A couple of the views of Tampa looked just like the sim.

[@captmoonbeam]

It kinda does.

[@rockon7320]

I also fly a van. Nice time builder.

[@captmoonbeam]

Hi Rock, are you flying freight?

[@PilotArt]

Heard you on frequency today (2-2-18) at Salina,KS. I landed behind you and was taxing out as you were rotating. If you were filming/recording ATC listen for “Lakes Air 25”, that was me. 👨🏻‍✈️😎

[@captmoonbeam]

I remember hearing you. I had my go pro up but, accidentally double clicked the REC button. No video.

[@PilotArt]

Bummer. I wanted to run over and introduce myself but as it turned out we both had super quick turns. Next time!

[@nicktheav8r269]

Arthur wall “Lakes Air” that brings back memories, got my start there, it was good flying and terrible pay

[@PilotArt]

Nick TheAV8R much hasn’t changed since then 😂. Enjoying my time here though.

[@nicktheav8r269]

Arthur wall Lakes is probably why I still tend to hand fly to FL180. I have flown with people who throw the autopilot on at wheels up (it seems) and I never understood it

[@thomaskaiser1713]

one of your best videos yet, great work! couple points: 1. lol at getting cleared to CYT for a 600+nm leg, did that catch you off guard? 2. re: mike, so you don't have to be typed as a copilot, even if you're the pilot flying? is the pilot not flying PIC then? 3. do you still fly the king air? love the KA, a vlog would be amazing

[@captmoonbeam]

Being below most of the IFR traffic I was expecting that. I'm always PIC in the Citation XLS but, I'm only the flying pilot every other leg. It's been about four years since I last flew the King Air

[@airaction2257]

Another awesome video Capt,once again love all the info & the camera view @ 16.06, stay safe & well : )

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks and you be safe also.

[@TheDaddrummer]

Excellent video Jim. I hope you stay healthy after that commercial flight.

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Sam. Hope you don't come down with it either.

[@bigbasspic]

Great new style! You get better and better on your vids, truely improving at the moment :-)
Thank you very much, Sir!
Bassy regards, Benjamin

[@captmoonbeam]

thanks Benjamin.

[@rutgerfitzgeraldroick8986]

really enjoyed the video i think bc of the q and a

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks Rutger, I'll have to do more of these.

[@MCRD2211]

Very informative video Captain. Thanks for uploading!!

[@captmoonbeam]

Thanks for watching Al.