40 years ago I had a giant topographic map of Canyon Lands National Park region on my wall for over a decade, I would trace out all the faint, poorly marked trails, sites and features and wonder about them. Years later when Google Earth came out, I painstakingly followed all those routes via satellite images and it was thrilling to "see" what that old map so poorly outlined...Pin pointing your video locations have taken that pleasure to a much higher level...thank you so much for your efforts, I will share your channel with all my friends...
Just watching the first 1:20 I'm thinking nobody does it better, and then I'm thinking isn't that a Carly Simon song, and the whole thing hasn't even started yet... Amazing pictures, great film, thanks Todd for another wonderful Christmas special, and all the best for the New Year!
Very well done. I recognized Black Bear pass, and the Loves' in Green River. I've stopped several times at that Loves on one of my westward overlanding trips, but never thought that it was accessible by plane!
Thank you! It’s been frustrating. UA-cam often cuts my views in half a time or two per video. And the last video I did with monetization off, the video got 10-15 times the views! Some bizarre stuff going on, I think I got myself on their crap list somehow?!
Beautiful country. After learning to fly I got bit really hard with the geology bug. This video has it all. Layered deposits, up thrusts, a really cool shot of some water gaps... It's pretty awe inspiring to get out into God's Creation.
I know I asked you about your camera location for those shots looking forward, but I remain confused. That line of rivets reminds me of the rivets that hold my wing tips on and I just can’t get that picture out of my head. I found a place at 12:02 in this video that shows the camera and how it’s pointed, still, the rivets look so much like the rivets on my wing tips and I still keep wondering how you can get the wing tip to look like you are flying sideways but still flying forward. I’m probably the only one that is confused by that as I have no rivets on the leading edge of my aircraft, but do have rivets that attach the wing tip to the wing. Maybe some day you can take a good photo of the setup to help this old fart out. Fantastic scenery. Wish I could get out there some time, but it’s kind of impractical at my age.
That mount is on the wingtip, right behind the position/nav lights. Riveted to the Aluminum "tip bow". Those rivets/screws are on the badlands stol kit leading edge cuff. And you can see the little fence I made on the end of the cuff. It looks a little wonky because of the cameras wide angle lens... things close to the edge of the frame get distorted quite a bit.
@@GravityKnightFlying I remember the video where you installed the leading edge, but the rivets always make me think of the rivets on my wing tips as I have no rivets on my leading edge. As long as those rivets are in the video, to me, it will probably always look like you are flying sideways. I’m sure no one else but me sees that. 🙂
I live in Grand Junction and get to fly the area all the time, very blessed. I don’t have a bush plane, though I’m looking at getting a Rand S-6, so I live through your vids. After your S-6 what are you flying now? Is that a cub?
highly modified rans s-7s... thank you btw!! GJ is an awesome are! great flying in most every direction! The S6 was a great plane, the 7 is more capable, but both nice birds....
Another great Video my man , how about putting your camera where that tablet is hanging so we can see more than the back of your head ? on offence! I bet we could see alot more! Thank You Sr. !!!!!!!!!!!! worth a try ?
They don't seem to work well up close to the windscreen. They sometimes focus on the window itself. (If you get any bugs on the window it gets really bad). I wish there was a better location inside, but I haven't found anything that works better
Usually, high and direct or close to it. Minor zig zagging for what i see in the windscreen (clouds, storms, visibility issues etc.) If windy, way high, above the turbulence, and get across fast. Going West this can be a long flight though fighting strong (but smoother) headwinds. It becomes a balancing act between lower and faster but rougher, and high and slow. Usually still faster to stay pretty high and direct than zig zagging all over the place and getting beat up. Coming back east I've had 175mph ground speeds up high. Very quick flight coming home if I get up real high. Only are factor for route is if I need fuel. I've managed to never touch down on pavement with this plane (since it has bushwheels...) so that sometimes plays a role in route.
Thats Factory Butte, headed west from Hanksville is Swing Arm City, a dirt bike and ATV mecca, Factory Butte is about 5 miles north. The Hidden Splendor landing strip is just north of there 8 miles and through the gap... cheers
Consistently the best footage of anyone out there doing the UA-cam flight game. Nice job!
Agreed!
Agreed
40 years ago I had a giant topographic map of Canyon Lands National Park region on my wall for over a decade, I would trace out all the faint, poorly marked trails, sites and features and wonder about them. Years later when Google Earth came out, I painstakingly followed all those routes via satellite images and it was thrilling to "see" what that old map so poorly outlined...Pin pointing your video locations have taken that pleasure to a much higher level...thank you so much for your efforts, I will share your channel with all my friends...
Just watching the first 1:20 I'm thinking nobody does it better, and then I'm thinking isn't that a Carly Simon song, and the whole thing hasn't even started yet... Amazing pictures, great film, thanks Todd for another wonderful Christmas special, and all the best for the New Year!
Happy New Year my friend!
Very well done. I recognized Black Bear pass, and the Loves' in Green River. I've stopped several times at that Loves on one of my westward overlanding trips, but never thought that it was accessible by plane!
Flying a Super Cub in Connecticut, I will likely never get to do the type of flying you get to do. This video is awesome! SO JEALOUS!!!
The playground you have and are able to fly in has to be a blessing to you.. Thanks for sharing with us.
There must be something wrong with youtube’s algorithm. This is by far the best backcountry, if not flying in general content
Thank you! It’s been frustrating. UA-cam often cuts my views in half a time or two per video. And the last video I did with monetization off, the video got 10-15 times the views! Some bizarre stuff going on, I think I got myself on their crap list somehow?!
This is really a great Utah video, just watched it again and enjoyed locating each strip again on google earth, what incredible geography...
Absolutely beautiful scenery.
Todd, I watch a lot of UA-cam flying videos and your videos are the best!
Thank you!!!
Great video Todd. One of my favorites. Great combination of flying, scenery and music. Merry Christmas!
Great stuff Todd. Flying the big wide open. Awesome.
You fly thru the best scenery keep it up love your videos jim
Thank you Todd. Great filming, music, editing, all on point! Loved the river run, what amazing views. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas.
You alway have the best quality image. You videos never a short on wow factor.
Incredible filming and flying!
Another great video Todd. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. I sent you a "Super Thank You".
I see that!!!! Thank you my friend!!! Happy New Year!
You always fly the prettiest country! Great video!
WOW! So beautiful! Thank you, thank you sooo much for taking the time to make this film.
Beautiful country. After learning to fly I got bit really hard with the geology bug. This video has it all. Layered deposits, up thrusts, a really cool shot of some water gaps... It's pretty awe inspiring to get out into God's Creation.
I share your feelings, I see the evidence of a catastrophic flood everywhere...
Awesome Todd- you got some great footage and excellent exposures in this one. Loved it!
best footage and opening music!
Another great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video and Beautiful Country!!
Love your videos
Awesome thanks for sharing!
Thanks!
Thank you!!
Beautiful scenery amazing country. Safe travels
Another great video. Thank you
I finally realized that the area where you were skimming over the river was near Mineral Bottom on the Green River...
May I know which music did you include? Like in the ending scenes.
Breathtaking landscapes, nice flying and music?
Again some of your better work. You're seriously underrated.
thank you Scott
2 kids on the playground!
Texas was God’s prototype…Utah was his masterpiece. Simply beautiful. Thanks for the ride!
well said
Outstanding ! Again beautiful scenery and flying skill
Saw you in 1320video Very nice.
so sick!
I know I asked you about your camera location for those shots looking forward, but I remain confused. That line of rivets reminds me of the rivets that hold my wing tips on and I just can’t get that picture out of my head. I found a place at 12:02 in this video that shows the camera and how it’s pointed, still, the rivets look so much like the rivets on my wing tips and I still keep wondering how you can get the wing tip to look like you are flying sideways but still flying forward. I’m probably the only one that is confused by that as I have no rivets on the leading edge of my aircraft, but do have rivets that attach the wing tip to the wing. Maybe some day you can take a good photo of the setup to help this old fart out. Fantastic scenery. Wish I could get out there some time, but it’s kind of impractical at my age.
That mount is on the wingtip, right behind the position/nav lights. Riveted to the Aluminum "tip bow". Those rivets/screws are on the badlands stol kit leading edge cuff. And you can see the little fence I made on the end of the cuff. It looks a little wonky because of the cameras wide angle lens... things close to the edge of the frame get distorted quite a bit.
@@GravityKnightFlying I remember the video where you installed the leading edge, but the rivets always make me think of the rivets on my wing tips as I have no rivets on my leading edge. As long as those rivets are in the video, to me, it will probably always look like you are flying sideways. I’m sure no one else but me sees that. 🙂
I live in Grand Junction and get to fly the area all the time, very blessed. I don’t have a bush plane, though I’m looking at getting a Rand S-6, so I live through your vids. After your S-6 what are you flying now? Is that a cub?
highly modified rans s-7s... thank you btw!!
GJ is an awesome are! great flying in most every direction! The S6 was a great plane, the 7 is more capable, but both nice birds....
This is just so awesome footage! I don't understand how you get so low views.
definitely frustrating!
I was so confused. That's not Utah. At 2:49 it's Bridal Veil Falls, a waterfall at the end of the box canyon overlooking Telluride, Colorado.
Awesome!
Another great Video my man , how about putting your camera where that tablet is hanging so we can see more than the back of your head ? on offence! I bet we could see alot more! Thank You Sr. !!!!!!!!!!!! worth a try ?
They don't seem to work well up close to the windscreen. They sometimes focus on the window itself. (If you get any bugs on the window it gets really bad). I wish there was a better location inside, but I haven't found anything that works better
Love it!
Where is that amazing waterfall with the building at the top of it....wow
that is an old power station on top of Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride, CO
01:14 into the video - please tell me you at least thought "I wonder can I fly through that arch?" 🛩
definitely :)
Good show. How did the 21 do in the back country.
it does great! I wouldn't call it an off airport airplane, but it makes a great backcountry machine!
Another great video. Where is the house on the cliff at 3:00?
Thanks, Bridal Veil Falls near telluride, co
man, i wish this was a computer game,
Your videos are outstanding. What camera do you use?
Thanks! On this video… 2 osmo action 1 cameras, gopro9, panasonic x1500 camcorder, iphone 12 promax or 14 promax (don’t recall which at the time).
I got to tell ya, this is one of your best, you get a new camera?
Not for some time.... a lot of handheld shots with the Panasonic X1500 and iPhone 14 though.. they do pretty well quality wise.Thanks!
Lindas paisagens. Boa aventura.
Where is Hardcore Canyon? I can't find it. Does it exist or am I wrong?
Well, they're all "Hardcore", but that name doesn't register, give me a 'time' in the video and I'll help you out...I love this stuff.
What route do you cross the Rockies?
Usually, high and direct or close to it. Minor zig zagging for what i see in the windscreen (clouds, storms, visibility issues etc.) If windy, way high, above the turbulence, and get across fast. Going West this can be a long flight though fighting strong (but smoother) headwinds. It becomes a balancing act between lower and faster but rougher, and high and slow. Usually still faster to stay pretty high and direct than zig zagging all over the place and getting beat up. Coming back east I've had 175mph ground speeds up high. Very quick flight coming home if I get up real high. Only are factor for route is if I need fuel. I've managed to never touch down on pavement with this plane (since it has bushwheels...) so that sometimes plays a role in route.
17:00 where is that?
Thats Factory Butte, headed west from Hanksville is Swing Arm City, a dirt bike and ATV mecca, Factory Butte is about 5 miles north. The Hidden Splendor landing strip is just north of there 8 miles and through the gap... cheers
@@markmark2080 Many thanks!
@@markmark2080 I always search for those places and then fly them in the simulator. Yes I'm a sim pilot.
@@rva1945 I'm just an old map junkie living a dream via YT and google earth, fell in love with Utah back in the 1970s...cheers
@@markmark2080 I visited Utah last year in May and too fell in love with it!
You do away with the music. The airplane engine noise is always better.
Most of the time it sounds like horrid tv static from the wind…. And I think I’ll do whatever I feel like on my videos