I am one of the engineers that designs the newer Gulfstreams, I am glad that you had a great experience! I hope that you will get to see one of our newer aircraft someday, the symmetry flight deck is really something special to see!
@@GreenerGrass you and your beautiful wife are one of my favorites, because Greensboro holds a special place in my heart, and GSO is one of my favorite airports! Not only that, but I also love Amtrak. You are only about 70 miles away from my Alma Mater, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, and I have tons of friends and classmates in the Greensboro Triad Area. You also have a very nice Amtrak Station as well. Since 1969, I've been through the Greensboro area many times. Some of my best friends live in the Greensboro area. I am from the Detroit, Michigan area, but my heart is in the South, especially in Chatham and at Hargrave. Up until 2008, when I got laid off for 2 years and 3 months during that recession, I used to return to Hargrave every 3 months to get my Hargrave Haircut from the School Barber, Curtis English. After he retired from the School in 1999, I would go directly to his where he still has a barbershop in his basement for The Faithful for only$5. At 89, he has not lost his touch! So, if you're paying more than $5 for your Haircut, I invite you to check him out! Your Hargrave style Haircut will last you well over 3 months, so you will get your money's worth!💈👮♂️He's only 5 minutes away from the School, so if you check out my Alma Mater first, and visit the Hargrave Historical Museum there, I'm sure that Frank Thomas, the Alumni Director will be happy to escort y'all to the Infamous Curtis English Basement Barbershop! In fact, 5 minutes later, you just might end up feeling like 17 year old Hargrave Cadet! Nobody cuts hair like Curtis English, and many are the Blessings of An Inspirational Curtis English Hargrave Haircut!💈👮♂️Just tell Frank Thomas and Curtis English that Tommy Tomoff'69 sent you! It'll be an experience that you'll never forget! As for me, I get back there whenever I can nowadays, but in the meantime, I stay in touch with Curtis by phone. I originally went to Hargrave because I wanted to be a 5 Star General like Douglas MacArthur, but God ended up having other plans for me. Instead, I ended up discovering what Ponce couldn't find, the Fountain of Youth! At 71, I still feel like a 17 year old Hargrave Cadet, thanks to Hargrave and Curtis English! So take care y'all, and May God Bless! And safe travels!
Why would you put the control of the plane into the left hand of the captain when most people are right handed and co pilots train to fly using their right hand. The control of the left hand is just not as good as the right hand for 90 percent of humans . And you did this so it would look cool and symmetrical. Ya no thanks...love the windows but I want all skill and reflexes in an emergency to be in the strong hand of the pilot. Actually I want two hands on the controls not one ...whoever came up with this stick idea was a fool. It may work in fighters with two hands on center but in passenger plane its stupid idea. And yes I know the stupid idea is in a lot of Boeing planes now but its still a stupid idea.
One of the things that i love about this channel is that Jeb is always so humbled, not only does he show so much enthusiasm about travel but he comes across so genuine. Thank you Jeb for allowing us into your travel and life. It’s been such a pleasure to have watched you over the past few years! Thank you!
The best thing I like about Suzanne and Jeb is their absolute humility. It's easy to get high nosed here, but they are truly thankful to each and everyone of their subscribers and viewers. It's a pleasure to watch them travel the world and take us along as well.
Jeb and Suzanne, once again you take on the dark and dirty traveling experiences so that the rest of us don't have to!!! 😉 This is so amazing and so fun! Cannot wait for the next installment! I LOVE your content!
Happy for you and the wife, living vicariously through your adventures. Unbelievable, this guy eyes are filled with water he was so happy, I saw on the ride to the airport and also airborne.
I'm amazed by airline pilots of all calibers keeping the aircraft safely in the air and knowing how to navigate all of the tekkie gear. Kudos to you, Aaron and to any co-pilots you may have.
@@GreenerGrassnot all TFRs mean you can't fly over it. It's just that a rocket launch means the altitude you can fly over goes up really high. I guess this flight was the first time you heard of a TFR hehe
@@lyndastarwriter8507a pilot is a pilot. Your differentiating airlines pilots as if it's different. Also Aaron isn't an airline pilot but probably a contract pilot.
Such an appropriate video on your first private flight! Way more tasteful than other videos on private travel. I remember my first time flying on a private jet and I shared all of those emotions of just being elated even during taxi and loving the very mediocre food… GREAT video
I just retired at the end of 2022. For the last 8 years I have taken hundreds of flights on various Citation jets and even some helicopters for work. It is truly a perk and I felt privileged to have the opportunity to do something so special.
Many years ago I was fortunate to fly round trip from Washington State to Minnesota on a client's Cessna Citation. It was single pilot and I was able to sit in the right seat for a good portion of the trip home. What an awesome experience!
I go way back to the beginning of your channel and look at you now Jeb, jet-blasting people all over Maho beach! I hope you had a little time to plane spot at the restaurant/bar across from Princess Julianna Airport, it’s quite entertaining ❤️✈️
Jeb, once you fly private, it is really, really hard to go back to flying commercial. I hope you and Suzanne know what you've gotten yourselves into !!! Thanks for sharing the experience with us!
Your friends have a G450? I think I need to find myself some new friends! Seriously, that looked very cool. Back in the 90s I had a couple of flights in an HS125 which was also cool but not nearly THAT cool! Well done Jeb and Suzanne and I'm looking forward to seeing your Caribbean adventures.
No working at an Fbo I was able to do some quick research the jet is owned by flexjet fractional shares of ownership that means you share time with others.
@@ironmanballer4868 yeah, I guessed it was fractional ownership, you’d have to be insanely rich to own one outright. Even so, I’d love to have some friends who ‘owned’ even a fifth of a private jet and could fly me to a Caribbean island!
For all of us who may never ride on a plane thank you for sharing the experience with us from the inside to the beautiful blue sky that it shows along with the beautiful sceneries that was really magnificent 👍✌️💯
It’s so cool you got this far to be invited on a private jet you and your wife are amazing keep it up if I had a private jet I would use it to meet and give to you
Look forward to your next two landings in some "unusual airports" as you will see in case you have not been there. St Barth is known as the Switzerland of the Caribbean . I trust your french is up to scratch ! It's a pity you did not show your take-off at normal speed .
Great video, I've been fortunate enough to fly private. They reserve the higher altitudes for private planes, I'm glad you shared you were at 45,000 feet. One time I was flying private out of Anaheim heading to DFW. We took off into the Santa Anna winds, the first 9000 feet of climb out were the bumpiest I've ever felt on an airplane and I fly 150,000 miles a year. I was very lucky and flew the concord back in about 2004 (BA Heathrow to JFK) and we were over 50,000 feet that time.
They don’t reserve the higher altitudes for private plane. Commercial jets are not able to fly that high due to performance and certification. Private jets can go as high as 51,000 but usually go no higher than 45,000. At the higher altitudes you can top thunderstorms and avoid headwinds
This is general aviation at its finest. I work line at the FBO and it’s nice to see trip reporters like Jeb to review the other and better side of aviation. General aviation > commercial aviation.
What do you think about flying on the G450? "It doesn't suck". LOL Also, in the words of Ferris Bueller: "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up!" My only complaint here Jeb and Suzanne? The length of the video...really short!! We need/want more!! Haha. Until next week then!
Flown college athletics' charters out of Raleigh Durham's FBO several times, some what similar. Usually 737-800 at the present time. Total agree that the two bars at the end of SXM runway is very awesome place to plane watch, Visited several times. Nice video Jeb.
I used to fly between San Jose California and Corvallis Oregon about once a month for a few years because I was a consultant for two teams (one at each end). At first it seemed extravagant, but my client pointed out that I had a full productive day every time. If I had flown commercial, I had to fly the night before, rent a car and a hotel, all of which they had to pay for. It was actually cheaper to fly on the private jet they already leased. No extra consultant hour, no hotel or car, which can add up quickly. The thing I liked the most was no security checks. I could arrive 10 minutes before the flight. Get on the aircraft and go.
6:44 no thank you you are the reason I keep coming back to see your amazing inspirational content. You are truly so amazing and you are the best aviation channel out there, especially in the whole US and North Carolina.✈️🇺🇸
This is such a cool jet it's windows are what stick out the most for me, reminds me of the time I got to fly in my friend's private helicopter (he owns an aviation charter company) and the view was just spectacular. Great video Jeb 👍
The company I worked for had a smaller Gulfstream and it was always nice to fly on it rather than commercial. You're not tied to airline schedules and can depart when you want to. Also don't need to put up with TSA and lines at the airport.
I've always heard the best part of flying charter/private wasn't necessarily the space or on-board amenities, though those are of course nice, but as you alluded to in the beginning....you show up and go. None of the hassles of the airport, possible delays etc. Just pull up, get out and go.
Jeb was this flight around Feb 9th. My wife and I were flying on Southwest from Islip, NY, heading to Tampa. As we were around Jacksonville, our pilot announced that a SpaceX rocket had been launched and luckily on our side of the plane . We got to see the trail , and flames from the rocket entering space. We are all so fortunate to have you sharing these incredible videos with us. So glad that you and Suzanne able to enjoy what was the most over the top flight . Keep ‘em coming. Enjoyed every video since first 1.
I cannot imagine how amazing it must be to sip champagne in a private jet while flying to the Caribbean. That's definitely a bucket list item for me! I'm so glad you were able to experience something so amazing!
FWIW, it doesn't have to be unrealistically expensive to fly like this thanks to private air consolidators, fractional ownership, private air brokers, group/inventive air charters, "jet card" programs, and similar. If your schedule is flexible, you can take these flights for around the cost of normal first class (or occasionally less). I'd love to see some additional content on that topic if you have time.
At 6:51 when you are just about to land you'll see the Sonesta Macho Beach resort. We stayed there, highly recommend! And for takeoff on a commercial jet? Wow, you really feel it!
My family goes to Saint Martin every year and its such a cool island and I always love watching the private jets landing its just so cool and it awesome that you got to be in one of them landing at sxm.
The company I used to work for had a president that used private jets. I got to go along a few times. My two observations: 1) you fly a lot higher, we were also at 45k., and 2) private jets are decked out - the wood in this Gulfstream was beautiful. And for business trips - it also allowed the a lot of one on one time to discuss issues. It was a real treat.
Oh wow!! Beautiful design in that beauty! I work for someone who has a 650. I dream of getting a ride in it. How awesome to be invited to ride along! Talk about awesome! I bet the flight attendant and pilots are miserable traveling to those beautiful places!
Was just there last September and was amazing! Went to a couple neighboring islands. St. Barts was my favorite and ended up staying over the night and an amazing hotel. Going to go back for sure!
I'm from Greensboro but now live in Hartford and I love it when you drive about Greensboro as I see my old hometown! I want to take a private jet soon!!
For a somewhat similar public flight experience, take Air Choice One from Quincy, Illinois to Chicago O’Hare! It’s an 8 passenger plane, and I’ve flown on it with only one other passenger. Sit right behind the pilots landing in Chicago and you get a POV beyond anything I’ve ever experienced!!! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!!!
@@thestrangeman069 I just googled and it looks like Air Choice One went out of business in 2022!!! I had no idea. Too bad because that was a neat way to fly.
@@ck4426 Yeah! You’re right! I looked it up on flight aware and apparently Southern Air took over those flights now! They’re flying the caravans between Quincy and Ohare/ St Louis. Gotta try em out sometime!
@@thestrangeman069 Awesome, yes definitely land at O’ Hare because it’s quite a thrill to land there in a tiny Cessna 208!!! Cape Air also flies small planes, I’ve been on them too when they used to fly out of Decatur. Illinois. They would land at Terminal 5 and you exit on the tarmac at O’Hare right next to jumbo jets!!! It looks like Cape Air flies from Burlington, Iowa to Chicago O’Hare! You can see Jeb’s Cape Air adventure on RU-vid, as well as many Air Choice One videos from other RU-vidrs.
@@ck4426 Oh heck yeah! I definitely have to! I’ve flown into ORD before many times but I bet landing in a tiny cessna is on a different level of cool! I’d take plenty of pictures coming into Terminal 5 😂 I just drove from Springfield IL back to chicago a couple hours ago. I should’ve flown instead 🥴
So awesome you got to experience the Private Jet Industry. Love this field of work. Been in Aviation all my life. We have Several Gulfstreams and Challengers in our fleet. What a fantastic video you shared. So thank you for sharing.
I live about 20 minutes south of where they launch those rockets so I see them all the time from the ground at the beach next to my house. It would be pretty awesome to see it from the air.
I have had the pleasure of flying Private jet occasionally thanks to some very generous family members and it was very cool though not quite as big or fancy but still it was something I was very lucky to experience (the one thing I didn’t love was the take off)
Wow Jeb. This was very exciting to see. I would love to be able to travel like that. What a beautiful plane. You and Suzanne are very lucky. Keep these videos coming.
Nice video. Looks like a Flexjet-operated G450 bought last October from Loews Corp. It's not in the typical Flexjet livery or Red Label cabin design but may be part of their charter fleet.
