MY FIRST TIME FLYING THE VISION JET to the BAHAMAS! + HYBRID SUPERYACHT TOUR!
steveo1kinevo・34 minutes read
The narrator goes on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau with friends, discussing the comparisons between airplane and yacht captains. They explore a luxury yacht in Nassau, highlighting the technology and systems onboard, including upgrades to increase efficiency.
Insights
- The text describes a journey from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport to Nassau, showcasing the intricate pre-flight checklist and the narrator's experience hand-flying the Vision Jet at 17,500 feet, emphasizing the smoothness and situational awareness of ship captains transitioning to flying.
- Captain Matt's insights into the yacht Savannah's systems, including the hybrid diesel Electric System and Warilla 9 cylinder engine, reveal the advanced technology onboard, such as the Eng control room for monitoring ship systems and the tender garage for water sports equipment, illustrating the complexity of captaining a yacht beyond navigation.
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What is the narrator doing at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport?
Flying the Vision Jet to Nassau with friends.
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Summary
00:00
Luxury Flight to Nassau: Captains' Transitions
- The narrator is at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport with friends at Brei Aviation to fly the Vision Jet to Nassau.
- They go through the pre-flight checklist, starting up the jet and checking various systems.
- The altitude for the flight is set at 17,500 feet, and they plan to visit a luxury yacht captained by a friend in Nassau.
- The narrator receives information about the weather and airport procedures at Nassau.
- They receive clearance for takeoff and taxi to the runway, where they prepare for departure.
- The narrator hand-flies the airplane, enjoying the experience and the technology onboard.
- They navigate the airspace and enjoy the view of the Bahamas from the air.
- The narrator engages in a conversation about the challenges of being a captain on an airplane versus a big vessel.
- They reach Nassau, where they plan to explore a mega yacht captained by a friend who finished training in record time.
- The narrator discusses the smoothness and situational awareness of ship captains and their successful transitions to flying.
17:42
Smooth landing on Runway 1, autopilot disengaged.
- Autopilot disconnected at 200 ft, YD indicator turns off automatically.
- Red button held to disengage autopilot before 200 ft.
- Citation sighted at 12:00 and 4 miles, slowing down to 100 indicated.
- Citation slowing due to tower's experience with it.
- Final approach speed set at 88, adjusting for weight and conditions.
- Donut indicator used for final approach speed calculation.
- Stabilized approach criteria met, ready for landing.
- Third gear check at 500 ft, checklist completed.
- Smooth landing on Runway 1, power smoothly reduced to idle.
- Captain transitions to yacht Savannah, showcasing bridge systems and propulsion.
33:09
"Yacht Captain's Gym, Engine Upgrades, Aviation Adventures"
- Captain Matt mentioned a gym on the midship that crew can use when there are no guests on board, allowing them to work out with a view.
- The battery room on the ship houses the hybrid diesel Electric System, which is being upgraded to 2 and 1/2 megawatt hour batteries for increased efficiency.
- The engine room contains a powerful Warilla 9 cylinder 3,000 horsepower engine that runs the propellers and the entire Hotel load, with additional generators for higher speeds.
- The Eng control room in the engine room allows engineers to monitor and control all ship systems, while the tender garage holds various water sports equipment and boats.
- Captain Matt, a pilot in aviation, was a flight instructor to Charley, and they now enjoy flying formation together in a Mooney m2f airplane, highlighting the challenges of captaining a yacht beyond just driving the boat.
