Southwest 737 MAX 8 - Flight #1 Experience!! DAL-HOU @LoveJT8D

LoveJT8D This video project captures one of the most amazing experiences I've had with an airline. On October, 1 2017 I had the chance to fly on Southwest Airlines's first MAX 8 revenue flight along with my production colleague Ryan Bomar. The aircraft was very impressive and indeed a marvel of modern travel technology. More importantly, I got to experience a deeper sense of the Southwest Airlines family, and how they bring an inviting warmth to their passengers. From customer service, public relations, every employee was truly happy to be on this flight and share their passion about working with Southwest. CEO Gary Kelly, has done a mighty fine job with the morale of this airline, and was a pleasure meeting and flying with him. I will definitely seeking out more flights with Southwest.

See Ryan Bomar's video here.
youtube.com/watch?v=lmJ33g7mVU8&feature=youtu.be

updated 8 years ago

Southwest 737 MAX 8 - Flight #1 Experience!! DAL-HOU

LoveJT8D 2017-10-07 | This video project captures one of the most amazing experiences I've had with an airline. On October, 1 2017 I had the chance to fly on Southwest Airlines's first MAX 8 revenue flight along with my production colleague Ryan Bomar. The aircraft was very impressive and indeed a marvel of modern travel technology. More importantly, I got to experience a deeper sense of the Southwest Airlines family, and how they bring an inviting warmth to their passengers. From customer service, public relations, every employee was truly happy to be on this flight and share their passion about working with Southwest. CEO Gary Kelly, has done a mighty fine job with the morale of this airline, and was a pleasure meeting and flying with him. I will definitely seeking out more flights with Southwest.

See Ryan Bomar's video here.
youtube.com/watch?v=lmJ33g7mVU8&feature=youtu.be

FedEx MD-11 Departing PANC 5-5-2018

LoveJT8D 2020-05-17 | Some older footage pulled from the archives. Sorry for all the wind noise, as there was some weather moving through and didn't have a covering for the mic. Mainly this footage shows the beautiful backdrop for plane spotting at the Anchorage Alaska . Definitely worth a trip up there, as there are plenty of cargo 747s, and MD-11s to see in action. This video was shot during the weekend of the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, and if you haven't been, check out their website here: greatalaskaaviationgathering.org
It's a really cool weekend to experience anything/everything related to aviation.
Aircraft is either N578FE or N597FE, but hard to tell at a distance.

Ford Tri-Motor - Engine Start, Takeoff, Landing - Spotting Video (KPSP 2017)

LoveJT8D 2020-04-05 | Another video pulled from the vault of unedited footage from the past. This is an airworthy 1928 Ford Trimotor (5-AT-B) offering rides to the public, hosted by EAA Chapter 1116 based at Palm Springs Airport KPSP. If you are looking for beautiful scenery, this is the airport to experience a ride on this historic bird.

A full history of this aircraft NC9645 can be found here: eaa.org/eaa/events-and-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-5-at-b-history.

Flights can be booked online via the following link: eaa.org/eaa/events-and-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-tour-stops

Helicopters Kicking Up Some Dust! (American Heroes Air Show 2017)

LoveJT8D 2020-03-29 | After sitting on this footage for a few years, I decided to edit now that I have the time during the COVID-19 quarantine. These are the helicopter arrivals into the 2017 American Heroes Air Show, located at Hansen Dam Park in Los Angeles. It's an annual event, and a nice way to pay tribute to our first responders who work endlessly to keep us safe during times of disaster. It was an exceptionally dry year in 2017. As a result lots of dust accompanied almost every helicopter than landed. Enjoy!

FLOAT Air Shuttle - Cessna 208B flight from the Cockpit - (L35 - POC)

LoveJT8D 2020-02-22 | FLOAT (short for "Fly Over All Traffic"), is a really neat startup air carrier in Southern California who's mission is to get you to work efficiently by helping you avoid sitting in rush hour traffic. In addition to work commutes, FLOAT offers charters, tours, and other flight opportunities for passengers. For more details, check out at their website and Facebook here:

facebook.com/floatshuttle
floatshuttle.com
floatshuttle.com/flights/charters/air-tours

I would like to thank the amazing staff at FLOAT for this opportunity to promote the company, and capture an awesome Cessna Caravan flight adventure from the cockpit perspective for those AvGeeks who like to nerd out on planes. I've included the ATC to help narrate the flight. Also a big thanks to Ryan Bomar who led me to this filming opportunity. You can see his videos on board FLOAT Shuttle here:

youtube.com/watch?v=zRsWiHkFFXQ
youtube.com/watch?v=bQE2VGVwmYw

#FLOATAirShuttle, #FloatShuttle, #FlyOverAllTraffic

Engine Start & Takeoff! Dornier 328Jet (Taos Air)

LoveJT8D 2020-01-25 | First startup of the morning. This was a very unique opportunity to film an engine start and takeoff of a fairly rare bird, the Dornier DO328 Jet. The carrier Taos Air offers air service from Southern California (HHR and CRQ) to Taos New Mexico, for vacationers/skiers. The also fly out of Austin and Dallas.

A big thank you to my good plane spotting friend Ryan Bomar, Taos Air, and the crew at Jet Center Los Angeles for chance to capture this moment on video. Check out Ryan's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/ryanbomar.

Links for Taos Air and Jet Center Los Angeles are as follows. Book a flight and try them out!
skitaos.com/taos-air
jetcenterla.com

Enjoy the video!

JSX ERJ-135 Flight with Snowy Mountain Views! (BUR-MMH-SNA)

LoveJT8D 2019-12-20 | As 2019 is coming to a close, I thought this would be an appropriate video to wrap up the year with. This is a flight I took with @RyanBomar to experience the semi-private flying experience offered by JSX (formerly JetSuiteX) from Burbank, CA to Mammoth Lakes, CA. This was an absolute amazing experience, from the boarding area filled with games/snacks, the friendly flight crew, to the beautiful snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Perfect scenery for the holiday season! If you plan on flying regional SoCal routes such as Burbank to Vegas, Napa, Phonenix, Oakland etc... I highly recommend JSX. The experience as a whole takes the stress out of flying, and actually makes it enjoyable.

Because this is a long-form video covering the entire round trip flight (Burbank to Mammoth, back to Orange County), I've included the following time stamps for ease of viewing, should you only be interested in a specific segment of the flight:

Boarding Lounge - 00:00
Safety Briefing/Engine start - 3:10
Takeoff BUR-MMH - 6:50
In-Flight Service - 10:00
Snow Capped Mountain views - 11:50
Landing in Mammoth Lakes - 15:30
Pre-Flight Walkaround - 19:25
Cockpit visit - 21:07
Boarding/Safety Briefing/Engine start - 22:07
Takeoff MMH-SNA - 25:20
In-Flight Service - 30:29
Landing in Orange County - 33:13

Flight Data is as follows:
Airline: JSX
Aircraft: Embraer ERJ-135
Reg: N252JX
Route: BUR-MMH-SNA
Flight #: XE-323, and XE-324
Seat: 10C
Date: 3/31/2019

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas / Happy New Year, and excited to see what 2020 has in store.

#JSX #Jetsuite #SoCal

Delta Airbus A220-100 First Class! SJC-SEA

LoveJT8D 2019-11-23 | Finally had a chance to hop on one of Delta's newly acquired A220 aircraft from San Jose to Seattle. Previously known as the Bombardier "C Series" this plane is sleek, comfortable, and a friendly Delta staff who made sure the experience was enjoyable. On shorter hops like this one, first class tickets can be really cheap so thought I'd try it out. Everything from the seat comfort to the meal was excellent and everything I could have expected for a regional flight. This plane is capable of so much more when it comes to distance and economics, so will be nice to experience a longer trip sometime. As with my other videos, this is primarily a look over-the-shoulder experience so the footage pretty much speaks for itself. I hope you enjoy the awesome views landing into Seattle. Flight info is as follows:

Airline: Delta
Aircraft: Airbus A220-100 (previously CS-100)
Registration: N117DU
Route: SJC-SEA
Flight #: DAL717
Seat: 3D
Date: 8/24/2019

B-17G Flying Fortress Engine Start, Takeoff, Landing - Palm Springs Air Museum

LoveJT8D 2019-10-27 | This is some spotting footage I captured of a beautifully maintained B-17 Flight Fortress called "Sentimental Journey". The radial engines starting up is something a video can't do justice. The Palm Springs Air Museum at KPSP hosted this particular pleasure flight, while the aircraft itself is operated by the Commemorative Air Force. For other pleasure flight opportunities at the Palm Springs Air Museum, you can visit their Facebook here: facebook.com/palmspringsairmuseum

For a more complete history and tour schedule of Sentimental Journey, you can check out the Commemorative Air Force website here: commemorativeairforce.org/aircraft/1
and here: azcaf.org

Here is a Wikipedia link with some additional information on this aircraft: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentimental_Journey_(aircraft)

Hope you enjoy the footage and have a chance to see this piece of flying history in-person someday.

Advanced Airlines - King Air 350 Flight - PHX to HHR

LoveJT8D 2019-10-05 | I highly recommend trying out this little carrier Advanced Airlines. They are based in the Hawthorne, CA Airport (HHR) and provide comfortable, reliable and quick service on short hops to and from Southern California. Also, with airfares as low as $99 one-way (the price of this flight) this is a perfect excuse to try out a King Air 350 turboprop aircraft if you haven't flown on one before. The seats and cabin space are quite comfortable.

On this particular flight, Ryan Bomar and I decided to give this airline a try to document the experience. This footage includes everything from boarding, interior shots, amenities, to spectacular mountain views along along the way. If you need to go to Phoenix and don't want to mess with the hassle of LAX, check out Advanced Airlines via Hawthorne airport. Check out Ryan's video here: youtube.com/watch?v=QRay63v8dkc&t=1154s

Flight data is as follows:

Aircraft: Beechcraft 350 King Air
Reg: N395AV
Route: PHX-HHR
Flight: WSN5
Seat: Open seating
Date: 5/27/19

Book a flight here:

Website: http://www.advancedaircharters.com

Phone: 310-644-3344

SNOWY United Polaris Business Class flight - B787-10 Dreamliner (EWR - SFO)

LoveJT8D 2019-08-17 | Before I get into the video details, I'd like to give a BIG Thank You to my cousin Dan Formidoni who composed the musical track used at the beginning and end of the video. He his a very talented musician and produces music for listening, TV, Film, etc... Check his work out at the following links:
twitter.com/drformidoni
soundcloud.com/drformidoni
store.cdbaby.com/Artist/DanFormidoni
youtube.com/channel/UCblGKSj0yxc1lejBdg7dEyQ

An amazing flight during a remarkable East Coast snowstorm! This documentary style video was really fun to shoot, and gives you a first hand view from the passengers perspective in United’s new Polaris Business class. Since this flight was a domestic flight, it doesn't represent the complete Polaris service one might receive on an international flight.

Also at the main focus of this video is the sights and sounds of United’s new 787-10 Dreamliner which is a very beautiful aircraft, and had an overall positive passenger experience. The crew was friendly, attentive, and never missed a beat despite the weather delay. This project is intended to be an entertaining experience looking over the shoulder of the passenger, so there is no critical "trip report" type commentary. If you do have more detailed questions about the experience feel free to ask me in the comments.

Flight details are as follows:
Airline: United
Aircraft: Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Reg: N12004, SN 601139, Line 795
Route: EWR - SFO
Flight#: 637
Seat: 11L
Record Date: 3/2/2019
Class: Polaris Business

Music credits for night/sleep scene: Associated Production Music via Soundtrack Pro library.

Camera equipment: Nikon D750 camera body, lenses (Nikon 24-120mm f4, and Tokina 16-28mm wide angle), Audio recorder (Zoom H5). There were some technical difficulties with my cable in the IFE system so most of the audio from the meal service onward was recorded on the camera’s internal mic.

Beautiful 737-800 (BBJ2) arrives into Van Nuys from Tokyo (N737M)

LoveJT8D 2019-06-22 | On April 21, 2019 this 737-8EQ BBJ flew into Van Nuys Airport (VNY) from Tokyo (HND), and put on quite a display with the brilliant blue stripped livery. After completing customs, the BBJ relocated to BUR shortly thereafter. Enjoy the footage!

C-17 Globemaster Refueling Mission! KC-135R Stratotanker Perspective

LoveJT8D 2019-06-09 | I'm excited to share this project of an aerial refueling training mission between a KC-135 Stratotanker and C-17 Globemaster, based out of March Air Reserve base (KRIV). This project required lots of TLC and patience to put together. However, I think the details and most importantly the story came together nicely. This video shows the mission primarily from the tanker's perspective, and takes you through each phase of the flight including the ATC. The weather was spectacular, and got to see different types of high level cloud formations during the refueling segment of the video.

First and foremost I'd like to thank the crew for their service and work that went into this flight: 1Lt Aaron Bolton (Pilot), Major Zach Valdez (Co-Pilot), SrA D'Avante Wells (Boom Operator), and Capt Matt Cooper (Cargo).

In addition to the flight crew, my warmest thanks goes to March Air Reserve Base, the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, and 912th Air Refueling Squadron. It's really cool working with them to bring projects like these to the public. Not only is it important to recognize our troops, but to inspire those looking to pursue a career with the armed forces.

Airport: March Air Reserve Base (IATA: RIV, ICAO: KRIV, FAA LID: RIV) (March ARB)

Aircraft: USAF Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (717-148) (63-8024) (RATS 51). My filming partner Ryan Bomar (who has an amazing aviation YouTube channel was on the USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (04-4138) 'Spirit of California' (SLAM 46). You can see his perspective here: youtube.com/watch?v=y9_lvqJUDzo&t=331s

1928 Ford Trimotor Flight + Cockpit View and ATC!

LoveJT8D 2019-03-26 | Flight Booking Information below:

I'm pleased to share my experience of flying a 1928 Ford Trimotor (5-AT-B) hosted by EAA Chapter 393 based at Concord, CA Buchanan Field Airport. I can't begin to say how amazing the crew was. They were friendly, polite, efficient, and accommodating even in a high stress environment as there was a high volume of people booking flights. They not only made sure I had the best flight possible, but ensured I got the footage I needed for this project. I highly recommend a Trimotor flight out of CCR with this Chapter.

As this Trimotor continues it's 2019 journey through California, you can book a flight online via the following link: eaa.org/eaa/events-and-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-tour-stops

A full history of this aircraft NC9645 can be found here: eaa.org/eaa/events-and-experiences/fly-the-ford-eaa-ford-tri-motor-airplane-tour/ford-tri-motor-5-at-b-history

Also a big thanks to Pacific States Aviation: http://www.psa.aero/
and: Buchanan Field Airport http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/3801/Buchanan-Field-CCR

Good friend and fellow aviation lover Ryan Bomar recently flew on this same aircraft out of Palm Springs Airport which has beautiful desert/mountain scenery. You can see his video here: youtube.com/watch?v=eLjkQQThnGU

#FordTrimotor #Flytheford #EAA

Southwest Airlines Classic Retro Livery! (LAS - SNA)

LoveJT8D 2019-03-02 | This is footage of a flight over the desert in Southwest's "Classic Livery". The tan color of the aircraft against the desert background is absolutely beautiful and really memorializes the Herb Kelleher era of Southwest. The livery that started it all. More specifically this particular aircraft is registered N714CB (the CB in memory of Colleen Barrett). The Classic livery was used until 2001 before switching to the better known Canyon Blue and Heart liveries. Enjoy the flight! Special thanks to Ryan Bomar who helped organize this flight. You can see his experience on this plane and other awesome aviation videos at http://www.youtube.com/ryanbomar

Flight Data is as follows:

Airline: Southwest
Aircraft: 737-700
Reg: N714CB
Flight#: 4047
Route: LAS - SNA
Seat: 5F
Date: 1/13/2018

Smokey Departure! Gulfstream G-1159A (G-III) Departing SNA

LoveJT8D 2019-02-24 | A rare sight in Southern California these days. I was lucky to catch this departure of N42FL viewed from the Lyon Air Museum at Orange County John Wayne airport. The Smoke and thundering SPEY engines bring back memories from the glory days of aviation. Aircraft data is as follows: Enjoy!

Aircraft: 1984 GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE G-1159A
Engines: ROLLS-ROYC SPEY MK 511SR (Turbo-jet)
SN: 416
Reg: N42FL

Beechjet 400A - Private Jet Flight - (LAS - SNA)

LoveJT8D 2019-02-16 | I'm pleased to share this video project of a beautiful morning departure taken from a Hawker (Beechjet) 400A, Las Vegas to Santa Ana. Aviation YouTuber Ryan Bomar and I had the opportunity to try this empty leg via the Jet Smarter app which is known as the "Uber" of private jets. You can see his experience on this flight and other awesome content on http://www.youtube.com/ryanbomar

This is also one of the few flights left before this plane sheded the older JT15D engines for the 'Nextant 400XT' upgrade. Flight data is as follows:

Company: Kingstone Aviation
Aircraft: Raytheon Beechjet 400A
Reg: N400KP
MFR Year: 2001
Route: LAS - SNA
Date: 1/27/2018

Enjoy the sights and sounds of this awesome little jet. Thanks to the following parties for the flight accomodations:

atlanticaviation.com/location/las
atlanticaviation.com/location/SNA
jetsmarter.com

ATC audio credit to: liveatc.net

JetBlue A320 - Even More Space Economy Class: (LGB - SMF)

LoveJT8D 2019-01-27 | A nice early morning flight to Sacramento CA from Long Beach. This video shows some of the sights, sounds, and snacks from seat 5A in the "Even More Space" portion of the aircraft. While this aircraft is not configured with "Mint", the extra legroom was indeed nice and can be worth the upgrade on flights that are longer than two hours. Hope you enjoy! Flight details are as follows:
Airline: JetBlue
Aircraft: Airbus A320 (reg N658JB)
Route: LGB - SMF
Flight#: 266
Seat: 5A
Date: 10/21/18

Sukhoi Superjet SSJ-100 (Interjet) HMO-TIJ

LoveJT8D 2019-01-20 | About a year behind posting this video. What an amazing experience it was to fly the Sukhoi Super Jet for the first time. As I live in Los Angeles, the start up of TIJ-HMO with this aircraft seemed like a no-brainer to catch a flight. Airfares were very reasonable and the flight crews were very nice, professional, and inviting. Not to mention Hermosillo has some very cool sights downtown if you have the chance to take a taxi around the city. Also, the Cross Border Express made transitioning from the US into the TIJ airport a breeze. I highly recommend it. Hope you enjoy the beautiful sights of the Sonoran desert. Flight information is as follows:
Airline: Interjet
Aircraft: Sukhoi Super Jet 100
Reg: XA-JLP
Route: HMO-TIJ
Flight: 4290
Seat: 5A
Date: 3/11/2018

Flight on California Pacific Airlines! - ERJ-145 (CRQ-RNO)

LoveJT8D 2018-12-23 | This video is my recent trip on startup airline California Pacific Airlines who recently launched service out of Carlsbad, CA. The target market is to serve North San Diego county with reliable no-frills economy service to destinations such as Las Vegas and the Bay Area out of Carlsbad Airport (KCRQ). This particular trip was Carlsbad to Reno and back on an ex-Delta Erj-145. Had a wonderful experience with the staff and would definitely fly them again if I’m in the area. Enjoy the flight! Flight info below:

Airline: California Pacific Airlines (4A)
Flight #: 103
Aircraft: Embraer 145 (N259JQ)
Route: CRQ-RNO
Seat: 17F (+ other windows)
Date: 11/18/18

Bell Super Cobra (AH-1W) buzzing the beach

LoveJT8D 2018-07-17 | Cool flyover and dive by a Marines Super Cobra over Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Delta 717-200 Night Flight! LAX-LAS

LoveJT8D 2018-07-08 | Flight Data:
Date: 2/16/2018
Airline: Delta
Aircraft: B717-2BD
Reg: N978AT/5108
Flight #: DL907
Route: LAX-LAS
Seat: 27A
Fare Class: Basic Economy
Engines: BR700

JetSuiteX ERJ-135 - Bumpy beautiful desert flight - TRM to BUR

LoveJT8D 2018-05-20 | This video marks my first time flying on the JetSuiteX ERJ-135 aircraft. I was accompanied by two very accomplished aviation Youtubers: Ryan Bomar (http://www.youtube.com/ryanbomar) and Brian Monette (http://www.youtube.com/dreamfort). Their routing was the same as mine, but the flight prior, which is the external ERJ-135 footage I shot in this video. You can see their flight experience by clicking on the channel links above.

This flight was a relocation from Thermal, CA to Burbank resulting from charter flights for the Coachella Music Festival 2018. The aircraft was very clean, staff was very friendly, and the flight was a lot of fun with amazing views of the SoCal desert. We hit quite a few bumps along the way due to the Santa Ana winds, but that added to the beauty of this footage. Flight data is as follows:

Date: April 13, 2018
Airline/Charter carrier: JetSuiteX
Aircraft: ERJ-135LR
Reg: N254JX (cn 145275)
Route: TRM (Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport) - BUR (Hollywood Burbank Airport)
Seats: 10A, 10E, 5A, 5E
Flight #: XE-605

Sikorsky S-64F (Erickson Air-Crane) - Landing At KVNY

LoveJT8D 2018-04-22 | A video I took of a S-64F Air Crane that seems to incorporate both machine and beast. This captures the landing into Van Nuys Airport in preparation for the 2017 Southern California wild fire season. Video taken on 8/13/17.

Allegiant MD-83 Flight SMX - LAS (Former MD-81)

LoveJT8D 2018-02-24 | Ryan Bomar and I endured 8 hours of bus transit to make this flight happen but definitely worth the long hours to fly this classic before retirement. This plane was originally owned by SAS as an MD-81 under the reg OY-KHK, and later upgraded to an MD-83 before changing hands to Allegiant. Flight data is as follows:

Airline: Allegiant Air
Aircraft: MD-83 (Upgraded form an MD-81)
Reg: N866GA (Formerly OY-KHK)
Flight#: 503
Route: SMX - LAS
Seats Shown: 34F, 27F, 33A, 30A(approximately)

Check out Ryan's view from Seat 34A here:
youtube.com/watch?v=CslwdJEdbdg&t=1456s

Southwest Retro Livery 737-700! Flight from BUR-LAS (N714CB)

LoveJT8D 2018-02-04 | If you've never had a chance to fly on the old Southwest Airlines Desert Gold livery, there's still a chance. Ryan Bomar and I were presented with a cool opportunity to catch one of two Desert Gold retro liveries currently in Southwest's fleet. This particular bird is registered N714CB (Colleen Barrett). The other registration wearing this paint is N711HK (Herb Kelleher). The livery was used until 2001 before switching to the better known Canyon Blue and Heart liveries. Enjoy the short flight from Burbank to Vegas!

Video was taken roughly from Seat 6A

Ryan Bomar sat behind the wing on this flight and you can view from his perspective here: youtube.com/watch?v=OudVQikr_BM

United A319 BUR-DEN - Beautiful early morning flight!

LoveJT8D 2017-12-03 | Flight data as follows:
Airline: United
Aircraft: Airbus A319
Flight #: UA 1869
Seat: 8F (Econ plus)
Route: BUR-DEN
Departure Time: 7:03am

Southwest 737 Max 8 - A Look Back on Flight #1

LoveJT8D 2017-10-30 | On October, 1 2017 I had the chance to fly on Southwest Airlines's first MAX 8 revenue flight along with my production colleague Ryan Bomar. This is a shortened montage of the pre-flight festivities as well as the flight on board N8707P. For the full flight experience, follow this link:

youtube.com/watch?v=s_EdKZ0nHLA

Southwest was extremely warm inviting to their passengers, and I hope to fly with them soon again.

JetSuite Phenom 100 Flight - KVNY to KCRQ (with ATC/Cockpit View)

LoveJT8D 2017-09-24 | I cannot speak highly enough of Jet Suite and their superb charter services. This flight was a relocation aka "Suite Deal" form Van Nuys to Carlsbad (North San Diego county). Their Phenom 100 aircraft are very comfortable, kept clean, and are super efficient for buzzing around Southern California (or any other region in the US). Even more special is this Phenom was the 100th to roll off Embraer's production line N581JS (cn 500000110). I'd like to thank this flight crew as well as Castle & Cooke Aviation for their professionalism and making me feel welcomed. It was an honor to document this flight and showcase just how awesome JetSuite and their employees are. Both enthusiasts and potential customers now have a first-hand look at experiencing a flight on the Phenom 100. If you're interested in booking a "Suite Deal" please follow the link below:

jetsuite.com/suitedeal

More information on the Castle & Cooke Aviation can be found on their website here: http://www.castlecookeaviation.com

Buzzing the ocean in a Light Sport Trike! (Pacific Blue Air)

LoveJT8D 2017-09-14 | Thanks to Henry Boger, Pacific Blue Air staff, and Ryan Bomar for making this video possible. It was a real treat and awesome journey creating this project. Flight booking information can be found at http://www.pacificblueairla.com

Just In Time Sky Divers/National Anthem - Big Bear Air Fair 2017

LoveJT8D 2017-08-27 | Amazing display and National Anthem put on by the Just In Time Sky Divers and the Simply Voices choir for the Big Bear Air Fair 2017.
http://www.justintimeskydivers.com
http://www.bigbearcityairport.com/air-fair
bigbear.com/event/?id=5025

Super Scoopers Arriving At VNY (2017)

LoveJT8D 2017-08-21 | This project shows the arrival of two Canadair CL-415-6B11's (#244 & #247) into Van Nuys CA for the 2017 wild fire season. I have a great deal of respect for these crews who navigate though dicey weather conditions to ensure the safety of resident neighborhoods. Aircraft data is as follows:

C-GQBF - Canadair CL-415, CN #2019, MFR 1996
C-GQBK - Canadair CL-415, CN #2026, MFR 1996

C-17 Globemaster III Low-Altitude Flyovers - Cockpit View (Veterans Day 2016)

LoveJT8D 2017-08-13 | This documentary is a salute to the men/women who have served and are serving in our armed forces. Ryan Bomar (http://www.youtube.com/RyanBomar) and I were blessed with the opportunity to cover these flyovers with the 452nd Air Mobility Wing at March Air Reserve Base. This documentary not only provides a salute to those who have served, but shows the hard work and coordination needed to fly precision routes over various Southern California Veterans Day ceremonies in a C-17 Globemaster III.

Aircraft data is as follows:
US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Nr. 05-5144 – 452nd AMW (Call Sign: SLAM 19 Heavy)

A big THANK YOU goes to the following people of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing: Jon Millmann, JB Guillotte, Tyler Hamill, Ryan Benson, Paul Bugar, Osmin Suguitan, and Linda Welz.

Credit For Closing Photo: Jon Millmann
You can see more of his amazing C-17 photos on Instagram @theglobemaster

My production partner Ryan Bomar also documented these flyovers and you can see his perspective here: youtube.com/watch?v=ywjphjzThbk&t=15s

Douglas DC-3 Engine Test At Night (Hot Glowing Exhaust Manifold)

LoveJT8D 2017-05-29 | This video is a nighttime engine run-up to troubleshoot a magneto issue. Thanks to the crew for allowing a look into the work that goes into keeping this classic bird flying. This DC-3 belongs to Wings of Valor and you can find booking information here wingsofvalor.net

Aircraft Data:
Aircraft: Douglas DC-3
Reg: NC43XX photos
Serial #: 11665

American MD-80 Takeoff/Landing - CMH-DFW (2016)

LoveJT8D 2017-05-21 | ***Please Read: The #2 engine is indeed operating. The visible "blades" are stationary vanes that help guide the air into the engine***

I was reluctant to post this footage for quite some time as there was someone near me talking very loudly. I thought the footage was pretty much toast however, decided to revisit the footage. After a few hours of work, I was able to remove most of the talking without compromising the video itself. Hope you enjoy the flight on this soon-to-be-retired classic. Flight details are as follows:

Airline: American
Aircraft: MD-83 N437AA
Flight#: 2347
Route: CMH-DFW
Seat: 29F
Date 1/1/2016

United Express CRJ-200 (Skywest) MRY-LAX

LoveJT8D 2017-05-06 | Flight Data is as follows:

Airline: Skywest Airlines dba United Express
Aircraft: CRJ-200 (N495CA)
Flight #: UA5139
Route: MRY - LAX
Seat: 5A

C-17 Departing Long Beach Airport - Hawaii Air National Guard

LoveJT8D 2017-02-22 | It was a real Presidents Day treat to capture this C-17 departure of the 204th Airlift Squadron at Long Beach Airport. Data about this aircraft can be found below.
Aircraft: C-17A Globemaster III
Serial #: 05-5153
Construction #: P-153
Callsign: Manu 61
Flight Date: 2/20/17

C-17 Globemaster III - Combat/Tactical Landing into March ARB

LoveJT8D 2017-01-22 | I am very pleased to share this project demonstrating the precise work and skill behind a tactical landing in a C-17 Globemaster. This type of maneuver is practiced regularly for landing in combat situations when needed. The landing takes us from Palm Springs, CA into March Air Reserve Base. A very special THANK YOU goes to the following people of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing: Jon Millmann, JB Guillotte, Tyler Hamill, Ryan Benson, Paul Bugar, Osmin Suguitan, and Linda Welz

Aircraft data is as follows:
US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Nr. 05-5144 – 452nd AMW (Call Sign: SLAM 19 Heavy)

My production partner Ryan Bomar also documented this landing as well as the Veterans Day low pass flyovers leading up to this landing. You can see his video here: youtube.com/watch?v=ywjphjzThbk&t=15s

Private Phenom 100 flight - Multi Camera Shoot - (PSP-SNA)

LoveJT8D 2016-12-03 | A very BIG thank you to Patrick McCall, owner/pilot for the awesome opportunity to document his aircraft in action. This flight originated from the Palm Springs 2016 Flying Aviation Expo. Check out their website here:
http://aviation-xpo.com

Another BIG thank you to video colleague Ryan Bomar for teaming up on this shoot. You can see his video here:
youtube.com/watch?v=1Aee58yi-MY

Burbank Police MD-520N (NOTAR) Departure

LoveJT8D 2016-11-13 | This video was taken at the Burbank Police Foundation's "Family Fun Day." See the following link for more information about this event:

http://burbankpolicefoundation.org/programs-events/bpf-events/family-fun-day

It was a pleasure shooting this event with my production colleague Ryan Bomar and you can see his video here: youtube.com/watch?v=TGQZoeGJI1Y

Burbank Airport Spotting 11/6/2016

LoveJT8D 2016-11-07 | The first aircraft in this video is being flown by my brother (UA5287). It was a real treat to capture his first flight out of BUR.

Gulfstream GV Night Landing & Taxi (VNY)

LoveJT8D 2016-09-18 | ...

C-17 Globemaster III - Tactical Takeoff/Landing (Passenger View)

LoveJT8D 2016-08-27 | This video shows the passenger view from a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and was taken from the aerial refueling mission I documented in a previous project. This footage specifically demonstrates tactical maneuvers during takeoff and landing that would be used in a combat environment. Aircraft data is as follows:

US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Nr. 55139 – 452nd AMW

Many thanks to the men and women of the United States Air Force and especially the wonderful people at March Air Reserve Base for making this video possible. I hope to bring inspiration to the aviation community and demonstrate the hard work and efforts of our armed forces.

Zero-G B727-200 Takeoff/Landing KLGB (8/14/2016)

LoveJT8D 2016-08-20 | http://www.goZeroG.com

"G-Force One"
Amerijet International (Zero G)
Boeing 727-227(Adv) (F)
N794AJ (cn 21243)
Manufacture Year 1976

Patriots Jet Team Turbojet Sabreliner 60 - Loud Departure from BUR

LoveJT8D 2016-08-13 | Aircraft Data:
Make/Model: North American Rockwell NA-265-60 Sabreliner
MFR Year: 1976
(C/N): 306-118
Registration: N607CF
Engine: 2x Pratt & Whitney JT12A-8

United 747 Overcast Takeoff/Landing - BusinessFirst (SFO-ORD)

LoveJT8D 2016-08-06 | A domestic 747-400 flight through overcast weather between SFO and ORD. Flight data is as follows:

Airline: United
Aircraft: 747-400
Flight Number: UA1570
Seat: 9A
Route: SFO-ORD
Date: 3/5/2016

United 747-400 Pre-flight Cockpit Views (SFO)

LoveJT8D 2016-07-24 | This video captures detailed views of a 27 year old United domestic 747-400 flying from SFO - ORD. It was a real treat to document the controls of this classic aircraft before it is eventually retired. I thoroughly enjoyed talking aviation with the pilots prior to my flight. A top notch crew.

Brush Fire Air Attack - Van Nuys, CA 7/16/16

LoveJT8D 2016-07-18 | This video is of a large 10 acre brush fire that spread quickly resulting form a large scale R/C aircraft crash. The R/C jet broke apart minutes after takeoff over the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area and ignited it's fuel supply on impact. It was a treat to capture the LA fire department in action on the ground and air, quickly extinguishing the fire.

I was specifically covering an event featuring many R/C aircraft with Ryan Bomar, and you can see his video of the rush fire here:youtube.com/watch?v=pe0lb9sT-rA

Helicopter Arrivals - American Heroes Air Show 2016 (Los Angeles)

LoveJT8D 2016-07-03 | Check out the following link for more details about the American Heroes Air Show: http://www.heroes-airshow.com
It was a real pleasure to capture this amazing footage along with the legendary Phil Aune running "Heroe's Control" ATC.

Thanks to the men and women first responders who ensure the health and safety of our country.

I had the privilege of shooting this event with fellow videographer Ryan Bomar and his video can be seen here: youtube.com/watch?v=giCckB7kqt0&feature=em-uploademail

A very big thanks to Phil Aune, Morris Cohen, Jim Paules and Pat McCollam for running an awesome show and the opportunity to cover this event.

C-17 Globemaster III Air-to-Air Refueling Mission (Tactical Takeoff/Landing)

LoveJT8D 2016-06-10 | I had the honor of documenting a C-17/KC-135 air-to-air refueling mission performed by a very knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated flight crew based in March Air Reserve Base located in Riverside County, California (452nd Air Mobility Wing). This video demonstrates the basic functions of the C-17 and what it takes to refuel such a large aircraft in-flight. Aircraft data is as follows:

US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III Nr. 55139 – 452nd AMW

Many thanks to the men and women of the United States Air Force and especially the wonderful people at March Air Reserve Base for making this video possible. I hope to bring inspiration to the aviation community and demonstrate the hard work and efforts of our armed forces.

Ryan Bomar who runs an amazing Aviation Youtube Channel was covering footage in the KC-135 during this mission. You can see his footage here:
youtube.com/watch?v=1hWNlH2o1bY