the southwest guy with "can you say that altitude again, I'm turning too many knobs here" is SO real lmao

OMG SMALL WORLD! I just randomly watched this video and heard myself in the background! Hi from San Marcos, that’s me on the comms at 18:59 ! Skyhawk 6319G ! ❤✈️

It's something of a phenomenon how one minor unanticipated event can turn even the most routine flight into something of a nightmare. Many accidents have occurred in the past where pilots become so fixated on minor issues that they forget to fly the aircraft. Disciplined pilots like Max here show you how to handle problems like this, never becoming distracted enough that flying the airplane wasn't the primary task. Good job Max!

Having a jet properly enter the pattern and work with others instead of skipping right to the final shows a lot about why we love to watch you fly Max. Stay safe.

Watching you use bleed air to clean off the windshield reminded me of an incident that happened when I was a ramp rat for a cargo handling company in the 80s. We handled some old DC-8s for an air freight company and these still had their original P&W JT3D turbofans. They were airstart but since they were not high bypass engines they didn’t need the huge amounts of air to start like a modern engine. So we used a large “bottle” of compressed air which was in reality a tank of compressed air on a trailer. It held just enough air to start one of the turbines and it would be used to start the rest. This was in Florida and it was a warm and muggy evening and everything was covered in moisture much like in the video. It was time to start the jet and the Captain signaled to start number 2. The Flight Engineer opened the air valve and the turbine started to spin up. Once it got to speed the Captain opened the throttle to add fuel. However, just as he did this, the First Officer decided he needed to use bleed air to blow off the windshields. Oops. Apparently he was new and used to using engine driven start carts that had an endless supply of compressed air and not a tank that had just enough. Long story short, the tank ran out before the turbine was really up to speed and before it was generating enough airflow to be self sustaining. So the turbine spools down and a flaming stream of JetA comes flowing out the back of the jet. Thankfully, the Captain was fast enough and had the throttles closed before it got too bad but it did scare those of us on the ground. It took us almost a half hour to go borrow a start cart from Delta and hook it up. The Capn was giving the FO an earful the whole time. As for me, it was something I’ll always remember.

Citation Dad and Mom are blessed to have a professional pilot transport them ...Great flight Max !

10/10 cockpit management + situational awareness! Business as usual Max! Always, a little busy airspace between the three local airfields in Kerrville, Fredricksburg and Boerne. Thanks for keeping the right seat open for us, Max! ✈👍🏼

Punching out through the low fog layer never gets old. I'm glad to hear that the trim issue wasn't a huge problem and you handled it well . Glad to hear that your mother is doing well. As always take care Max and thank you for taking the time to bring us along with you.

Watching your videos, is like being part of the adventure; Thanks ! ✈️

Watch these from the UK. Hats off to you Max. Exactly what a pilot should be, clear, calm and concise - do you ever get flustered? Keep up the good work, we all love these great videos.

For those interested, song in the beginning is 'Giants nest - Heart Void' @Max, brilliant video, as always!

A busy flight, indeed, Max. I'm always impressed with your flight management skills.

Always interesting to see traffic coordinate in VFR. Good thing the other pilot offered to let you in front, it was clear you didn't want to come across as demanding. This was a fun video!

Max, I am halfway through the video so I don’t know what your mechanical issue was going to be yet. I want to say beforehand thank you for your professionalism, for doing it the right way and vocalizing your thoughts. I’m a 53-year-old man who just got his commercial, working this next 2 weeks on my multi. I hope to get my first paying gig in the next couple of months. You are an inspiration! Keep doing what you’re doing my friend. You’re making a bigger difference than you may realize…

Max -- this content has been bonkers man. Thanks as always for sharing your journey and giving us some of the best PJ flying around!!!

Huge respect to the pilot of the Bonanza. That was just so kind.

Another great flight Max. Always a pleasure to watch how well you handle your flying techniques, mannerisms, and professional nature, even with a Pitch Trim Issue. Citation Mom should be proud of you.

Oh how I love flying in crappy weather. Also love how you remain so cool after losing the electric trim and had to hand fly then cancel your clearance. I was also impressed by the Barron pilot that showed courtesy and gave way to 2RF. In my next life I want a job like yours. Thanks for the video.

Great video and job handling the technical matter! Your content is amazing. Thanks, Max!

Amazing management skills and narrative skills while being a top notch pilot!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your skills with us!!!!

Thanks for the update on the trim fault. I like how you went into calm, professional mode in dealing with the issue. Good job!

That was very dramatic when you popped up out of the fog. 😊

Wow it’s a lot of work for one pilot to both fly and monitor, especially when things go wrong. Great job Max. Hope your channel continues to grow. You’re a very professional and pilot guy.

Omg can I just say after watching and being a pilot myself. Your landing was absolutely fabulous. Soft, quiet, just amazing. Good job brother and be safe my friend.

Max, you handled that trim failure like a champ. Great work!

Always a pleasure flying right seat with you, Max. Stay safe.

I'm always impressed by your videos. You make flying a private jet look so easy!

living my dream. thanks for taking us along. Cool to see the instruments so clearly.

Man you got a lot of friends

Wow, that was a busy approach and high workload with the trim failure. Great flying as always.

Nicely done once again Max, as always you remained calm and completed your flight like a true professional👍Awesome video once again, can't wait for the next one!

Echo the positive comments on how you handled the Electric Trim failure and demonstrated proper checklist use to respond. Nice that it happened on the back end of the flight with good weather and not after departure with the LIFR conditions you had. Well done sir!

Man, that flight had a few tense moments! You are such a pro. Mad respect. And one lucky mom! Keep up the fantastic work Max!

Just incredible handling such a high performance aircraft so effortlessly, & so great to see such great piloting detail, & perfect radio work, superb as always, an inspiration to all pilots

Just started watching your videos. Hope all my pilots are professional like you. Keeps me feeling safe!!!!

Love the update at the end. Good touch

Love it when Mom"s on board!!!!!!!

Very nice landing Thanks for given us the opportunity to be with you on the flight, God bless

Another great job as usual, you are a great pilot , thank you for letting me come along!

Great son!! Taking mom where she needs to go. And you handled that like a pro. Precious cargo!

Most excellent sir! Enjoyed very much as always

Max, I really like your interaction with the controllers. What a great group.

Very nice flight Max, as always. Kudos to that Bonanza pilot for his courtesy and professionalism.

Yeah, I remember watching a KZfaq video about how they had trim switch failure and they ignored it, the plane crashed because they were trying to trim it when the switches were installed upside down by the maintenance techs

Great job Max...can't let a minor issue interfere with the flight. Bonanza pilot was very accommodating...

Let me say hello from Germany. You are doing my dream. I wish I can fly like you one day :)

Starting to really enjoy your vids,..Your knowledge and humility are top notch!

Absolutely love your videos! Newcomer and I can’t get enough! Thank you!

You were busy as usual, but had a little extra on your plate with the trim issue. Glad you got it fixed. I enjoy flying with you.

Outstanding flight Max. Love the minimums takeoff through our complex airspace. You handled the trim failure in your usual, professional manner. Pure textbook, this is how you do it. Great video too. Loved the intro music. Don

I love watching your videos, Feel like I am in the cockpit. Keep them coming.

This channel and P1D are the two best aviation channels on youtube.

Beautiful flight Max! We'll done on the trim failure protocol and smooth-no panic. We'll done, well done. C-ya!

Always a pleasure flying right seat with you, Max. Stay safe.. Always a pleasure flying right seat with you, Max. Stay safe..

Great video Max! Thanks so much for keeping the takeoff roll and complete landing in the video! Loved it!

Nice work as always Max! Loved hearing you talk with the bonanza and working it out with the other plane so the chance of a mid air went way down! How much easier it is having a small conversation with another pilot to work things out between yourselves instead of just position reports and assumptions is a really great thing and will always help keep GA pilots alive! Very cool sir!

Amazing to watch the VFR pattern entry and landing. 🙌🏼

Just amazed at how calm you are with any issues, fantastic! thanks for sharing and I do all the nervous worrying for ya LOL

Great video! Fredericksburg is a great town to visit especially during the peaches season. They also have some good museums including the Chester Nimitz museum and the National Museum of the Pacific War. There are tons of great restaurants and wineries.

Another great video! That update on the trim on the end was appreciated! I was thinking:"What about the trim?" and Boom there was the answer 👍😊

1:05 another great video. And to quote CitationMax1 term a little “sporty” in the fog then the trim issue. Glad it was minor fun watching u hand fly the approach

Awesome! Citation Max... Godspeed...

I haven't seen you in awhile glad you are back.

Very interesting flight this time. Thanks for sharing the experience!

Max, you made it to my birthplace. TX is mapped like its own country, weather variations occur each day; dry and sunny this morning, wet and cool by the afternoon. Hope you enjoyed your time there and got some wood-smoked barbecue (none of that gas grill stuff). Great flying with you.

Once again Max. Great job. You make it look easy.

Nice job flying w/o AP. Love the way you describe what you are doing.

Thank you, pilot Max, Always a learning moment. I'll just buckle up and wait for the drink and snack cart.

That was excellent Max....busy flight!

Thankfully you got the San Antonio Citation Service Center near Gillespie County Airport. Glad to see everything is working good now.

Good catch getting FAA to acknowledge IFR cancellation!

greaset it. Very nice Max. Looking forward to your next one.

Thanks for the ride! Something different for us all to see. Seems much faster when landing on narrower runways!

Awesome job, Max! Love your vids!

Great job on the flight! Nicely handled. Glad this didn't happen on way back to KHPN. Hope Citation Mom enjoyed it.

Very professional Max. Enjoyed the flight.

Awesome workload management. That was very cool to watch.

Anxiety went up a little just watching when going into uncontrolled field. Great video as always Max!! Really enjoy all the explanations of what your doing. There’s a few channels I like watching that I wish did more in depth explanations of what and why they’re doing what they’re doing.

sweet re maintenance on trim - safe travels Max.

Great video! Fredericksberg is a lovely town! Visited from the UK a few years back and got burned (Literally) in a little shop that sells various chilli sauces - blew my head off!!

Classy move by that Bonanza pilot.

Your video flight is my refuge. Thank you.

I discovered your chanel yesterday, I love your videos, kind of motivational as Im having IR courses. Greetings from Europe

F'burg is a nice little airport. Some good eats can be had there. Nice flight.

Thanks for continued high quality, professional, CLICKBAIT-FREE videos. Keep 'em comin'.

Not a pilot, love your content and jet , thanks

Great job. Good CTAF calls too.

Love your content Max! Greetings from the Netherlands

Another stellar flight Max. Love that Garmin Suite. So awesome.

Very foggy this morning at HPN. Glad the winds were calm.

Citation Max you are top 10 of the best pilots i know. You grease most touch downs. Calm cool. I'd definitely hire you if I ever had the need.

Awesome as always. Thanks Max

wow that was a quick takeoff !! Thanks for sharing :)

From a private pilot in Ohio. Your videos are awesome thank you very much for doing them.

Such a beautiful plane and the landing was so smooth. I miss flying . I cant wait to start ATP

Thanks Max.. loved this

Great video, a little bit more exciting than usual 😊.

WOW 🤩An amazing tripreport,,, Greetings from the Netherlands (Europe)

Stay healthy and safe sir.

Great video. Thanks