Cirrus Design Factory Tour in Duluth, Minnesota and Sneak Peek of a Brand New G2+ Vision Jet

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Cirrus Design Factory Tour and Sneak Peek at a New G2+ Vision Jet

We experienced a great visit of Duluth, Minnesota and several factory facilities.

In this video, I talk about the upcoming delivery of a brand new Cirrus Aircraft G2+ SF50 Vision Jet, share my impressions after a recent tour of various factory buildings for Cirrus Design aka Cirrus Aircraft and crossing paths with my new Vision Jet while going the opposite direction in another Vision Jet.

A former west coast DJ turned police officer and entrepreneur. I am also a commercial pilot and type rated in the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet we affectionately refer to as #GoodKarmaAirlines. Based in the Nashville area, we spend quite a bit of time flying my Cirrus Vision Jet on personal trips and as a volunteer Command Pilot for several patient and disabled veteran flying organizations. I hope to take you alone on some of our flights and also review pilot gear, interview other pilots and show you interesting content. Thank you for watching and coming along.
– Don Medine,
Pro Pilot, Aviation Content Creator & SF50 Owner

SF50Captain

Pilot Technique: Pre-Landing Checklist at 500 Feet (AGL)

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Takeoff Clearance Cancelled and ATC Forces Aircraft Go-Around

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Vision Jet Flight Data & Preflight Planning

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Vision Jet Landing Performance Planning

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SF50 Vision Jet Type Rating and What To Expect?

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Exploring the World of the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet

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Nashville-Based Aircraft Management Professionals

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Supervised Operating Experience (SOE) and Mentor Pilot Selection

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Cirrus Design Factory Tour in Duluth, Minnesota and Sneak Peek of a Brand New G2+ Vision Jet

DonAv8s discusses a Factory Tour of Cirrus Design in Duluth Minnesota and the unveiling of a brand new G2+ Vision Jet in this video.

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SF50 Vision Jet Mentorship Program by SF50 Flight Support, LLC.

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Making Jet Ownership Better Through Experience and Professionalism

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The Highly Capable Vision Jet Overcomes Weather Challenges on the Last Flight of the Day for Freedom Aviation Network!

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Vision Jet Captain Flies Patients for Angel Flight Soars

Join Pilot Don Medine, a volunteer pilot, as he flies to Tri-Cities Airport in Eastern Tennessee to fly patient Laura to Nashville for medical treatment.

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Understanding Supervised Operating Experience for Vision Jet Pilots

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Ultimate In-Flight Protection: Automated Flight Control Systems (AFCS) will Save the Day!

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In-Flight Aviation PodCast (video)

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September 19, 2024January 8, 2025

Check Out The Design and Safety Features of a G2+ Vision Jet Up Close (Video)

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All Phases of Flight During an 840 Miles Flight in a G2+ Vision Jet

Come along in this video where we show and demonstrate all phases of flight in a new G2+ Vision Jet on an 840 mile cross country flight.

July 22, 2024January 8, 2025

W.A.N.T.S. Checklist – Do It Before Every Engine Start

Every flight should include the W.A.N.T.S. checklist before engine start. Make sure you are really ready to fly.

July 8, 2024January 8, 2025

New 2024 Special Edition Arrivée Vision Jet Unveiling

Check out this brans new 2024 Special Edition Arrivée Vision Jet delivery

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Cirrus Design Factory Tour in Duluth, Minnesota and Sneak Peek of a Brand New G2+ Vision Jet

DonAv8s discusses a Factory Tour of Cirrus Design in Duluth Minnesota and the unveiling of a brand new G2+ Vision Jet in this video.

June 9, 2024January 8, 2025

Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet and Aviation YouTube Channel by DonAv8s

DonAv8s created over 100 videos related to general aviation, professional aviation, pilot gear, pilot tips and Cirrus Aircraft SF50 Vision Jet Flying

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Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet Visits Wapakoneta Ohio… Plus We Discuss Pilot Tips and Tricks

Come along as we fly into KAXV-Auglaize County Neil Armstrong Airport in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA in a G2 SF50 Vision Jet. We also discuss pilot tips and tricks along the way. We started the day in Nashville, flew to KAXV in Wapakoneta Ohio, then KGMU Greenville South Carolina, and then back to Nashville.

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The BEST SF50 Vision Jet Accessories – by J.A.G. Solutions (Video)

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Five Hazardous Attitudes PILOTS Should Avoid

Pilots should avoid allowing these five hazardous attitudes to enter the cockpit. Also, having a comprehensive preflight planning process and weather assessment tools defeats complacency.

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Nashville Air Traffic Control… TRACON Keeping Everyone Safe! (Video)

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Gen 1 Vision Jet Garmin Perspective Touch Database Update Procedure

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Hangar Talk: Saying Goodbye and an Asheville Wind Shear Encounter

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My Last Mission in this Vision Jet, FLITELite LED Headset Light and a Hand flown Approach (Video)

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SF50 G2 Safety Briefing with Safety Demonstration Video

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486 MPH Cirrus Vision Jet Flight into Music City (Nashville)

Check out this video captured during a flight between Tyler, TX and Nashville, TN. We reached a near records speed of 486 MPH across the ground.

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Travelpro Versapack Deluxe Tote As Pilot Flight Bag (Product Review)

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New Cirrus G7 SR Series Aircrafts Now Available – Will SF50 owners return to piston class airplanes?

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Flight Planning: SF50FS Flight Data Sheets… Research, Plan, Document and Execute for Safety!

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Flight Planning: The Value of Travel Math!

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SF50 Vision Jet Has Amazing Cabin Comfort, Panoramic Views and Forward Facing Seats

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SF50 Garmin G3000/Perspective Touch Plus Avionics – VNAV Technique

VNAV or Vertical Navigation is an important part of jet aircraft flying. Come along as we demonstrate how VNAV is used in a crossing restriction scenario in a SF50 Vision Jet.

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Contract Pilot Referral List Application. ATP and Commercial SF50 Pilots Wanted

The application invites qualified pilots to join a referral list for FARS Part 91 flight operations in Cirrus SF50 Vision Jets. Applicants must have a completed flight training and an SF50 type rating. Information provided will be verified, and placement on the referral list may lead to potential pilot opportunities.