I flew from Los Angeles to Hawaii a number of times in a C-97 four engine prop cargo plane, the flight time was ten hours+ to Hawaii and a little less back to LA. Always flew at night at about 8000 ft. Once in a while we could see Check Point Charlie which was a ship anchored about half way to the islands for navigation purposes. This was during the Viet Nam war.

Absolutely LOVE the Citation X. It's a plane strapped to two huge turbines. Cruising at 625 MPH most impressive

Great Video! Been flying personally for 30 years and always enjoy seeing cockpit time that I wouldn’t otherwise get to see or experience. One critique, you’re music is a little too loud, and you should fade every time there is talking. Your viewers will enjoy hearing the ATC dialogue and crew discussions without straining. Just something to consider for future videos.

Great Video! Thanks for posting. The Citation X is one of my all-time favorite aircraft.

You two are the coolest crew I've seen, and I'd love to fly with either of you! Love seeing pilots loving my Aunts last project before she retired as a lead structures engineer at Cessna

Most relaxing thing to watch while I’m on my indoor bike trainer. Thanks for taking me with you.

Wow how cool is this getting to ride along, like being right there in the cockpit on this awesome ocean crossing to Hawaii!! Thanks so much for this - What a great ride that CitationX must be! Excellent!

Thank you for sharing this with us. Really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to your upcoming videos, please keep them coming and stay safe!

Really interesting John, thanks for posting this! I didn't know about the lack of radar coverage over the Pacific until recently, when I watched a video series from 2017 of two guys who flew around the world in a Cessna 210. Nuts!

That was a nice trip with a sweet landing. All followed by quality family time. Very cool. I wish I could afford a X or X+. I love those jets. I never did get to work on one, one of the few Citations I didn't. Thank you for the mid ocean procedures. I had no idea the CA to HA trip was the longest over water leg anywhere. And 1500 lbs total at fl 470. Impressive. Those big RR engines are art in their own right. Be safe.

"Squawk 2000 Monitor Guard"...running with the big dogs!! Epic video! (I love the kids at the end.) Thanks for sharing!

You had me at your Tesla’s. What a fun and exciting trip to follow. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

What a video! This was honestly one of the best flight videos I've seen in a while. Very motivating! Thank you for the content!

Seems like a genuinely nice pair of guys that enjoy working together. Professionally flown and a great editing job.

I flew my Piper Aztec from coast to coast one time but this flight was truly amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Cool adventure, thanks for taking us along for the ride

Really interesting to watch. A friend of my dad was a Pan Am pilot who flew the old flying boats across the Pacific prior to WWII. He actually landed at Midway the day before the attack on Pearl Harbor on his way to the Philippines. He flew for Pan Am throughout the war, and retired as a 747 captain in the early 1970's. Watching this video made me think of how he had to navigate back then as compared to the technology available now. What amazing progress!

Absolutely awesome. I worked SF Radio (Arinc) for 6 years. A lot of those on the radio you spoke to, were my former colleagues. Next time you want someone to work HF and be a relief pilot for you guys, give me a shout. I'm a CFI out of KOAK and KHWD

You guys clearly love your job with a passion. Loved the vid.

Absolutely awesome and inspirational. Great flight and even greater landing.

Epic video for sure!!!!!! Ive made this crossing many times in the air and by sea. Thank you for sharing.

One of the finest aviation video’s I’ve seen on KZfaq. Well done gentlemen.

Excellent viewing for my morning coffee :-) I always love that trip!

Beautiful job guys. I enjoyed watching.

I did the exact same route in a Citation Sovereign (C-680) only our destination was Maui Kahului airport. We departed Sacramento CA. It was a bit more challenging in the Sovereign because of the slower speeds and less total fuel quantity. It took us 6.1 hours and we landed with 2600# of fuel which is about an hours worth😎👍. Great video , brings back great memories!

💥 What a great video on the details involved in planning and executing a trip like that. I really enjoyed watching this. 👍 *Keep on Flying!*

The Citation X is an absolutely amazing speed demon. Love that aircraft… Always fun being up there above just about everyone else.

That was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Stockton to Hawaii is a trip I’ve never imagined could exist

When I went to Maui the first time, it really did put it into perspective just how big the oceans really are. When you look out the window and see nothing but water for 4 hours going 500mph, it is a real eye opener...

Simply amazing! Flying and enjoying life while flying! For one who loves planes like me, this video was a true inspiration! Godspeed

That was just a great experience to watch. Professional and interesting. Very cool

Great flight .. Music is a little loud. Otherwise fantastic. Thank you for taking us along.

I had a friend in the Navy on a carrier…I got to do a friends and family back to base cruise…Pearl Harbor to San Diego…6 days of nothing but blue water and still doing around 30 knots most of the time.

In flight school now. This is my dream plane. What a machine!! I will fly it one day. I can't wait! Thank you for the video!

Great ride along! Thank you! Fly safe, Men.

As a pilot for a major airline for 45 years, great job guys! 👍👍👍👍

18:05 Great trip. You should try it once at 7.5 kts. Talk about long, oh and a bit more rough! Helped reposition / move a 76' trawler yacht from Ko Olina marina on Oahu to Seattle. Talk about hours and hours of nothing, try days and days, depending on the seas it can take about 14-16 days to do that transit. Great job by the way! 👍😎

Absolutely awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing the adventure!

what an awesome video, love this format... allowing mortals a view into this world. P.S. music is a little to loud...

Love watching these types of videos even tho I am deathly afraid of flying. If I could make one suggestion, please leave out the constant music, it's not needed and is often too dramatic for what's happening on screen. Keep up the good work!

That is absolutely amazing adventure thank you man!

Amazing, i really enjoyed watching this! thank you for sharing :)

Absolutely beautiful documentation of your experience. Music way too loud, interfering with dialog. Super effort. Thank you!

The music is so loud it makes it hard to hear dialog at times. Can you tone it down a bit on future vids.

Very cool flight. You guys are excellent. Thank you.

Yes Amazing Great insights on the nav and prep pieces to a flight. Very interesting

Question - is it a FAA requirement to have one pilot "ready" with an O2 mask due to certain conditions of the flight (location, altitude, etc.)? No matter what, it seems like a really good idea in general, especially after events like the Payne Stewart crash years ago.

This would be a much better video to watch without the happy music playing! Feel like I’m sitting at a slot machine watching this. Other than the music…great video!

The reflection on the ocean is truly incredible, thank you...

Awesome experience be in the cockpit with you guys. Excellent video. Happy Landings !

Can you upload this without the disturbing music?

Who told you that anyone wants to listen to music in this?? This is utube, not Hollywood.

Amazing!, thanks for the journey

Great ... EXCEPT for the overwhelming background music

Music is too loud. I'm much more interested in the conversations.

Great video. Always fun to fly to the islands. Our youngest daughter lived in Hilo for a year and our ministry had a Pacific HQ in Hawi, on the northern tip of the Big Island for a few years. My wife and I married at Fern Grotto in Kauai and our Pac Director (from Hawi) was our best man. July 7th (7/7/97) will be our 25th anniversary! Aloha and mahalo for the jet trip. 👍🏻 🌴 🛩

WHY, WHY WHY WHY???? The Dubbed over music????? Crazy....

Stopped watching because of high volume of background music

Man you talk about making anyone want to be a pilot and with that music its feels like your just floating away in another world. Its the first time I come across your video and it was so inspiring, just getting along in the cockpit, your such a great speaker and very knowledgeable. I am a student pilot just finished up today and about to start my mock oral and mock check-ride. I had given up recently because it was just overwhelming, but watching this video Im telling you i felt such at ease and i just felt like I was flying in the clouds. This video just made my day. Thanks for what you do. My dream is to be a corporate pilot. If your ever in Florida ill be here to meet you.

Awesome journey guys.

You’re living my dream. Beautiful video and love the Citation X!❤

What a crew!. This is what's aviation all about. Well executed well done guys.

Great video. Thanks guys.

Awesome Stuff!! ✈️ Happy Skies

Great aviation video--this is the first time I have seen your channel but I am promptly subscribing! I very much enjoyed the entire vid!

GREAT VIDEO…WELL DONE AND VERY INSTRUCTIONAL.

Such a great way to travel. I did post grad school at the University of Hawaii, a year in Honolulu and a year on the Big Island. That was 20 years ago. I miss it every day.

Nice Video, Thanks for sharing!

I grew up at Flabob airport , a small general aviation airport in California. I’ve always loved airplanes but had a fascination for these new business jet aircraft. I remember the release of the first Lear Jet. It had a climb rate of 10k fpm. I’m new to this you tube so please bear with me. I was astounded at that climb rate. Watching your video gave me the same excitement I had reading the specs of that Lear Jet so many years ago. Thank you for your video, I’m sure to watch each and every one. I still love airplanes but REALLY love jet aircraft. Thank you again.

Absolutely beautiful

Great video. Back in 94, got a chance to fly GM's Citation X

Wow! From Here in Upstate N.Y. Than k you for sharing and Inviting us along! Never been to Hawaii or the west...... and Always wanted to learn to fly as A Kid. Unfortunately has never come to Fruition ! But, can still Dream !

Great video. I work at the main plant in Wichita. 22 year vet. Loved watching roll outs of the X. I was on the Sov line right next to the X. Great jet.

Couldn’t help but smile at all the excitement about going to Hawaii… I live in California, but work in Hawaii… have commuted back and forth about three times a month for ten years… pretty much every other week alternating between the two… after more then 300 trips I’m no longer excited to go.. or leave.

Absolutely a great video and pleasant 🎶

Fantastic video, great music… Always a treat First sight of land crossing big blue … Aloha 🤙

This is one of the best aviation videos I've ever seen!

Wow! Amazing video and aviation narrative of your flight. How awesome is that! Aloha and Mahalo!

Very enjoyable video. I am not a pilot by any means but have picked up on a lot watching Mentour Pilot where I can relate to what you were talking about.

Awesome vid Klink.....keep crushing life my friend!!!

What a beautiful flight and a wonderful aircraft.

Nice flight,🛩 looks like you guys did good time, remember when you took off at 3 you where saying it will take about 5 hours but when you guy's landed it looked earlier then 8: pm...thanks for sharing...Aloha from Maui Hawaii🏝

Really nice flight I enjoyed it

Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience with us, I love your faces, You looks like a childs going to disneyland jejeje Best regards from MMMX

Great video. I love it. Very awesome I always wanted to go there.

Newbie.... Enjoyed it !!! Music and all !!! Thank you !!!

You are so right about crossing the Pacific over to Hawaii. You see nothing but water and water!! I have loved taking the 777-200 and 300 over a few times. It is nice...

That was great, hope you had a great time, Kona is a really cool place!!!! Hope you got to go to the top of Mauna Kea at sunset.

Always wanted to GO to HAWAII. Thanks for taking me along. BTW...my 44' sailboat would take 23.3 DAYS to accomplish the same.

Awesome video! The citation x is such an amazingly designed aircraft

Very enjoyable video.

Great video! 👏

Aloha! enjoyed hanging out with you guys.....I'm certain Kona was a blast for you & your Ohana!

Great video . It was very interesting to watch👍

Thanks really enjoyed the video it was great.

Thanks. Always love the pilots Banging on the Sims.

Awesome video! I am so used to flying in a 787-9 non stop from CYYZ to PHNL but I think I would rather be in your aircraft with you guys on that route! Cheers from CYYB.

After an ATC AND flying career, the one thing I've never done is an oceanic crossing. Interesting..., the Oceanic procedures; reminded me of my early days of (non-radar) instrument flying: position report, estimate for next fix and the fix following. As an Extra-class Ham radio operator, I well understand the 'static and noise' on the wireless. I've talked to many ham operators who reported as 'Airborne,' when they called to chat. All-in-all, this was an interesting - educational video. Thanks, guys..........