How I Became a Gulfstream Pilot at 21 YEARS OLD

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Published 2024-05-31
Very excited to be sharing with you all the story of how I ended up in the cockpit of the G-IV! Did I make a mistake spending everything I had on a type rating? In most cases this is frowned upon but I caught a few lucky breaks and it propelled me to the next step in my aviation career. If you’re hoping to become a contract pilot, I highly recommend getting a full time job and experience in the type first. Unless you have something lined up prior, paying for a type and trying to find work with zero time in type will be next to impossible. We talk about all this and more while Brad and I fly the G-IV from Henderson, NV to San Jose, CA! I hope you enjoy this one as much as I do.

Takeoff video by Jonathan Price
Landing video by Noah Daneman

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Edited by Sean:    / @leppaviation  
Music by Epidemic Sound

PLEASE NOTE: These videos are for entertainment purposes only. All of my videos, including this one, have been significantly edited down from the original full length raw footage. Many radio calls, checklist steps, and other procedures have been omitted to keep the videos a reasonable viewing length.
Please speak to a CFI (like Brad) with any flying questions you may have, do not use this video as instruction.

All Comments (21)
  • @Adam_Gray
    "If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always be in the same place." -Unknown
  • @JRGarage
    Every video Owen posts is a 10/10. Every single one.
  • @psmith3001
    The annoying flicker in your cockpit footage can be corrected by changing either your frame rate OR shutter speed via camera settings - it is a very simple correction. Since you fly that jet it should be easy for you to correct going forward, cheers!
  • @kenpalmer1965
    That's an amazing accomplishment at the age of 21! Congratulations to you! May you fly for many more years!
  • these videos seriously inspire and motivate me to keep going with my aviation journey I just received my PPL and started instrument. I can't wait for the future. thank you for the awesome videos as always.
  • Not a pilot but have a life long interest in aviation due to an uncle who was a barn stormer and a well known pioneer in Alaska aviation. What I find most impressive is the precision, knowledge and coordination both of you apply to your craft.
  • @bwhaskell
    Two of the best pilots in the sky. Thanks for taking us along. Brad absolutely greased that landing!
  • @BlackCultur3
    Proud of you brother man! Even though I’m not a pilot or have any interest in aviation… you and gear down inspire me to keep striving for more in my respective career. Keep killing it man!
  • @Gulfstreamer
    Probably one of the hardest working people I know of. You deserve everything and more!
  • @bulldog62js
    Both of you just seem so chill and excellent coordination between you two. You guys also seem like great friends. Loved the video! Thanks for sharing!
  • @petertarantelli
    Excellent video Owen! Always great to see this timeless beauty, the G-IV in action. Brad “that was a good one” - it certainly was according to the ground video! Thanks for taking me along, looking forward to the next one.
  • @markdearman8236
    Brilliant video, you guys are blessed to have the job you do!!!
  • @julio6019
    Owen always a pleasure brother! All your videos are Great!! Love the smooth breakdown of the operation on the G450! Thank you for sharing! Keep them videos coming! Cheers from Chicago!!!
  • @alrad5686
    Great content Owen. Enjoyed hearing both your stories, and always enjoy seeing the in flight video.
  • @ronrivers4261
    Very inspiring stories of your entry points to corporate jets. Thank you for sharing! Also, you guys make it look easy yet I can imagine the level of responsibility is off the charts. Looking forward to your next videos! 😊
  • @stew411
    Loved the video. Can’t wait to see what you have coming up.
  • @LMays-cu2hp
    Thank you for sharing your good Aviation career. Really nice!!😊
  • @72cmcinc
    Cool stories, thanks for sharing and congrats to both of you!
  • @chrisl7477
    Awesome video as always! Very informative and professional. Keep up the great work!