I helped start BRCMA in 1999. Been volunteer, staff and participate through it all over those years. Just returned after 3 weeks. It’s come a long way since a hole in the fence and half a dozen GA pilots. We had a lot of fun in those early years! Still rewarding in many ways. Loved seeing the 24 out there. But man, that place destroys everything…vehicles, gear, ego, relationships, career, etc
Cool footage. We operate Hawker 800XP/850XP's, Falcon 2000's, Challenger 300, and Falcon 900's, and have been working in aviation since 1989. I am also participate as a "Ranger" at regional Burning Man events in the Midwest. I never thought of jet landing there or have seen any footage of aircraft landing there from the pilots perspective. Thank you for sharing this experience. Pretty darn awesome, and the PC-24 is a pretty impressive aircraft for charter work.
I figured that GA/Charter/Private aircraft was the antithesis of Burning Man. I didn’t see a hoard of hippies encircle you with pitchforks and torches, instead I saw a makeshift FBO.
Well, Burning Man has transformed over the years, from being a "hippie convention", to being a "rich stoner convention". Either way, I still refer to them as Burning Morons, because I express myself freely everyday, and it doesn't cost me a dime. 🙂
I volunteered at the BRC Airport one year. I’m a burner, 13 consecutive years. Can’t get tickets for the past 6 years. I think your Burning Man description just might need updates. Hippies lol we’re burners.
Awasome landing and turn. Great skill and credits to Pilatus but especially to the pilot. I got surprised that "gate" crew waiting upon opening the doors wasn't wearing speedo's and Sumerian masks and burning torches.
Thanks for the ride! That PC-24 is a real beauty. Never thought I would see a situation where it was viable to fly such a pretty bird...onto a dry lakebed! Then again, I thought it nuts to drive a Prevost coach into such conditions. Hey, this is part of the silliness that is only possible in America! Love it, man! Hell, not only possible, but you guys were working a turnaround for more customers. Absolutely fantastic.
It's amazing how burning man becomes the 19th largest airport in 325 miles for a few weeks. It's amazing how the ground crews and ATC can take nothing and turn it into an airport in a matter of a day or two.
I heard that people flew in to camps already set up for them but I had no idea it was so sophisticated with a tower (not up in the air) but communication. And ground crew. WOW!
Wow, I've never seen a runway exit taken at such a high speed. That runway only became visible when the plane was seconds away from the threshold. The PC-24 is indeed the Jeep of the skies, capable of flying in and out of dirt runways with confidence. Fantastic footage sir, as always. Looking forward to more.
Thank you! I ran out several times to try and take a video. Our trailer is in your final shots with the StarPort in the background and "oval" trailer with "ribbon decals" Right next to us, hidden by out trailer, were the ATC crew. We are grateful to have ATC here this year! My husband and I were here as our retirement year after working decades at BRCMA, he is/was the Safety Officer. Thank you for a great video!
I've never been to Burning Man, but my impression of Burning Man is that arriving in a private jet is contrary to the whole spirit of Burning Man. Not to hate on private jets. I used to design them for a living.
I'd agree, but my first/only experience was back in '97, and I suspect things have changed considerably since then. Back then they didn't widely publish where it was, one had to figure it out. haha P.s. who did you design for? 👍
One of the Burning Man principles is Radical Inclusion, meaning everyone is welcome. What you do when you get there though, does matter. People are expected to be able to take care of themselves, clean up after themselves, and to participate. Unprepared whiny entitled spectators are annoying, regardless of how they arrive.
@@mocassin92 why chime in with absolute bs and lies? News flash d!pshit, if they left all the trash that you purport to, the BLM wouldn't renew their lease each year. The BLM was highly suspect of the organization the first couple years, but quickly realized they mean it when they say "leave no trace".
Wow, very cool. That's a sweet looking bird. The stitched leather dash did not go unnoticed. Must be awesome to fly it. There's just something about the array of readouts, light and buttons and the radio chatter that appeals to me
Yep, they should ban generators A/C units, refueling and supply trucks, e bikes, etc..how you supposed to feel that burn? Glampin asses 🤣 Coachella take over the good ol days are drifting away
Lol, here I thought all these years Burning Man only had land access, huh silly me! That's Murica of course they're gonna land there with whatever they can land there! :)
I made the drive from Reno back and fourth to the Black Rock Desert playa 4 days in a row in mid August this year working on a dust devil documentary. Really cool to see the journey from the air! You've got a new subscriber here. Edit: There's a dust devil off your right shoulder at 19:48! Sorry, I've spent so much time out there scanning the horizon for them that I can't help myself! 😄
Thanks for the ride along Tommy! What an impressive airplane! I was within a stones throw of the Pilatus factory in Switzerland last week on vacation but the factory tours were already booked up for the rest of this year.😔 Maybe next time!
Hey Tommy!! Wow that was nice. Beautiful flying and definitely looking forward to the next one. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
I thoroughly enjoyed the video, scenic views and the fact that you can land that jet on the Playa. My soul still wonders about jets in BRC, but regardless, Pretty epic time you are having. Blessings!
That's the way to do it-getting out this year was bad! Left my camp at 9am Monday, didn't get home in Tahoe till early Tuesday morning. 12 hours just to get to pavement and Gerlach, the nearest town.
Hey Tommy!!! GREAT VIDEO!!..I have a nephew that looks just like you...his name is JJ ..he is about about 23 and he would like to do something like taking a trip like that.......Me Too..:0)...
You meantioned landing on dirt strips, dry lake beds in prep for Burning Man. If I was an owner operator I would think landing in areas like that often must mean increased maintenance and cost. If it were my bird I would have at a minimun put engine covers on while parked. Thanks for the ride, like landing on the moon.
The PC-24 is an awesome jet. Nice landing guys, that RWY looked a bit soft from all the use. Is that line in the upper quarter of each windscreen part of the deicing system for the windscreen?
Amazing aircraft, nice flight - well done 👊 Somehow though, all that iron at Burning Man seems anathema to the founding principles of the event, but hey - times change!
Who would have thought a bunch of rich hippy wannabes would be hypocrites. It disgust me how wealthy people claim to be environmentally conscious. Your wealth says imperialism, domination, and compliance in systems of mass suffering and subjugation. No matter how much acid they trip on they will never be loving and caring humans. I hate how most won't admit they're spoiled brats, never worked for anything, and sell to others that they got what they have due to merit and intelligence.
👍👍👍 that was a nice trip to Burning Man 2022. Always a big charter event. I was very impressed at how smooth the PC24 takes on the dusty flats. My biggest worry would be the dust from another craft landing in front of me. Not good for the paint or engines. Great job you two, and thanks for taking us along. Peace.
It's really amazing what this aircraft can do. Pilatus promised this kind of utility, and they delivered!
Australia bought a fleet of them for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
I helped start BRCMA in 1999. Been volunteer, staff and participate through it all over those years. Just returned after 3 weeks. It’s come a long way since a hole in the fence and half a dozen GA pilots. We had a lot of fun in those early years! Still rewarding in many ways. Loved seeing the 24 out there. But man, that place destroys everything…vehicles, gear, ego, relationships, career, etc
Thanks for taking us in was an unforgettable moment taking a jet into the playa.
That high-speed dirt exit was absolutely epic. Wonderful flying of an incredible machine!
That was so sick! I wonder if he was sliding
It certainly ain’t Woodstock 1969.
@@sammalone4988
Or Burning Man 15 years ago.
Cool footage. We operate Hawker 800XP/850XP's, Falcon 2000's, Challenger 300, and Falcon 900's, and have been working in aviation since 1989. I am also participate as a "Ranger" at regional Burning Man events in the Midwest. I never thought of jet landing there or have seen any footage of aircraft landing there from the pilots perspective. Thank you for sharing this experience. Pretty darn awesome, and the PC-24 is a pretty impressive aircraft for charter work.
sounds like netjets lol
I figured that GA/Charter/Private aircraft was the antithesis of Burning Man. I didn’t see a hoard of hippies encircle you with pitchforks and torches, instead I saw a makeshift FBO.
Lol
Well, Burning Man has transformed over the years, from being a "hippie convention", to being a "rich stoner convention".
Either way, I still refer to them as Burning Morons, because I express myself freely everyday, and it doesn't cost me a dime.
🙂
BM has been at least partially a high tech event since forever. It's more a Silicon Valley nerdgasm than a hippie fair.
I volunteered at the BRC Airport one year. I’m a burner, 13 consecutive years. Can’t get tickets for the past 6 years. I think your Burning Man description just might need updates. Hippies lol we’re burners.
Ole Dad kept the "black sheep" in the will. Makes you sound more in touch at the next cocktail party.
Awasome landing and turn. Great skill and credits to Pilatus but especially to the pilot. I got surprised that "gate" crew waiting upon opening the doors wasn't wearing speedo's and Sumerian masks and burning torches.
Thanks for the ride! That PC-24 is a real beauty. Never thought I would see a situation where it was viable to fly such a pretty bird...onto a dry lakebed! Then again, I thought it nuts to drive a Prevost coach into such conditions.
Hey, this is part of the silliness that is only possible in America! Love it, man! Hell, not only possible, but you guys were working a turnaround for more customers. Absolutely fantastic.
It's amazing how burning man becomes the 19th largest airport in 325 miles for a few weeks. It's amazing how the ground crews and ATC can take nothing and turn it into an airport in a matter of a day or two.
I heard that people flew in to camps already set up for them but I had no idea it was so sophisticated with a tower (not up in the air) but communication. And ground crew. WOW!
Wow, I've never seen a runway exit taken at such a high speed. That runway only became visible when the plane was seconds away from the threshold. The PC-24 is indeed the Jeep of the skies, capable of flying in and out of dirt runways with confidence. Fantastic footage sir, as always. Looking forward to more.
The rules at 88NV are to exit the runway as soon as safely possible, to keep from tearing up the runway.
I'm just glad PlaneJunkies aren't _actual_ junkies!
Those would be the Burning Man attendees ;-)
WoW amaizing organisation there with the planes!
Thanks Tommy! You are such a great pilot, and a wonderful human being! Thanks for taking all of us along on your journeys. Awesome stuff!
"Just my way of sticking it to The Man."
But, you are The Man.
"Maybe ... "
Thank you! I ran out several times to try and take a video. Our trailer is in your final shots with the StarPort in the background and "oval" trailer with "ribbon decals" Right next to us, hidden by out trailer, were the ATC crew. We are grateful to have ATC here this year! My husband and I were here as our retirement year after working decades at BRCMA, he is/was the Safety Officer. Thank you for a great video!
I love that plane. Loved the steep banks coming in.
Have to do what u have to do
Hell ya. Cmon in Burning Man Hot......
Beautiful jet, made for rougher runways. Thanks for sharing.
Great to watch the Pros!!! Reminds me of landing in three places at the North Pole!!! No Runways there!!!
Looking very nice...Thank you for sharing..
Most welcome 😊
I've never been to Burning Man, but my impression of Burning Man is that arriving in a private jet is contrary to the whole spirit of Burning Man. Not to hate on private jets. I used to design them for a living.
If you’re a performer, this is probably the best way in and out of the festival.
I'd agree, but my first/only experience was back in '97, and I suspect things have changed considerably since then. Back then they didn't widely publish where it was, one had to figure it out. haha
P.s. who did you design for? 👍
You should see all the trash left over after their debauchery. They do not care about the environment.
One of the Burning Man principles is Radical Inclusion, meaning everyone is welcome. What you do when you get there though, does matter. People are expected to be able to take care of themselves, clean up after themselves, and to participate. Unprepared whiny entitled spectators are annoying, regardless of how they arrive.
@@mocassin92 why chime in with absolute bs and lies? News flash d!pshit, if they left all the trash that you purport to, the BLM wouldn't renew their lease each year. The BLM was highly suspect of the organization the first couple years, but quickly realized they mean it when they say "leave no trace".
Wow, very cool. That's a sweet looking bird. The stitched leather dash did not go unnoticed. Must be awesome to fly it. There's just something about the array of readouts, light and buttons and the radio chatter that appeals to me
Yeah, it’s tantalizing
Proud to see the PC-24 from Buochs/CH here 😄
Never would I have imagined jets landing at burning man. Never
Very cool video. That high speed exit was epic.
I like your head-cam perspective as opposed to the typical hard-mount on the plane itself.
"Here's the highspeed..." ~* Aural warning generator: "UNDERSTEER! UNDERSTEER!" *~
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing 😎
Loved the way you just turned right into the runway and put her right on the runway shortly after. Great video and flying. Perfect jet for the job.
I was just thinking about how a PC-24 would be perfect for this, awesome to see it in action!
It’s fun
Thanks for taking us along
Thanks for this video -- definitely one of your best!
Good to hear from you again Tommy, As always, epic content,.....hell of a bird!
Private Jets into Burning Man. The Man has taken over Burning Man.
It's getting that way.
Yep, they should ban generators A/C units, refueling and supply trucks, e bikes, etc..how you supposed to feel that burn? Glampin asses 🤣 Coachella take over the good ol days are drifting away
Glad I could build you a nice airport in the dust ;-)
This is nuts
That's awesome. Already love the paint job on that plane but it is really cool seeing it with the open landscape around it
Great video. Flew the scenic this week, but did not land. You made it look easy!
Great job as always!!!!
Lol, here I thought all these years Burning Man only had land access, huh silly me! That's Murica of course they're gonna land there with whatever they can land there! :)
I've been waiting for this one to show up in my feed. Very cool episode !
I made the drive from Reno back and fourth to the Black Rock Desert playa 4 days in a row in mid August this year working on a dust devil documentary. Really cool to see the journey from the air! You've got a new subscriber here.
Edit: There's a dust devil off your right shoulder at 19:48! Sorry, I've spent so much time out there scanning the horizon for them that I can't help myself! 😄
Iv been to burning man 2 times so far but never thought about flying into it until now, thanks for the vid!
great video!! thank you
So freaking awesome Tommy!
Thanks!!
Great Video Tommy!!! Air Smart doing Work!!!1
I love how he is literally the only jet 😂
Nice ride, that's the way you do it.
Definitely a dream plane to fly and specifically land on dirt. If I get tired of the regionals I know exactly where I’m applying to work.
A lot funnier on this side of flying haa haa
Very cool, Tommy!
Awesome
Thanks for sharing
If I owned that jet, I would 100% have a hula dancer on the dash.
Thanks for sharing all the best cheers
Thanks for watching
Tommy, nice to see you. The PC 24 is a great aircraft. Really enjoy your videos Tommy, thanks.
Thank you
Great video Tommy...worth waiting for....I'll come by the Bi-plane hanger at Stead when we get there...I got a few surprises for you and the girls!!!
Thanks for the ride along Tommy! What an impressive airplane! I was within a stones throw of the Pilatus factory in Switzerland last week on vacation but the factory tours were already booked up for the rest of this year.😔 Maybe next time!
Landing a jet on the desert is really cool.
Fun
Hey Tommy!! Wow that was nice. Beautiful flying and definitely looking forward to the next one. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
I will try
@@PlaneJunkies ok, sounds good.
Beautiful!
Super cool Vid!
Love your content! Need more of it. Just met one of your old pilots Bethany out here in Hawaii.
Awesome tell her I said hi
I thoroughly enjoyed the video, scenic views and the fact that you can land that jet on the Playa. My soul still wonders about jets in BRC, but regardless, Pretty epic time you are having. Blessings!
Yeah, I feel the same but the PC-24 sure does looks epic parked on the Playa. 👌
That's the way to do it-getting out this year was bad! Left my camp at 9am Monday, didn't get home in Tahoe till early Tuesday morning. 12 hours just to get to pavement and Gerlach, the nearest town.
All the best to you at Reno!
Nice looking ship.
I love the carbonating. It's perfect to give the greenies the finger.
I had no idea you could fly in. Next years goals.
U should establish more important goals
Amazing video…..
beautiful
So cool. I'm based just next door at WHP. See you up in the skies!
Arriving like a boss. Thanks for the new content been missing 24/12 videos. 🛫🚀🛩😍. Also is Airsmart academy still open.
This definitely eliminated the need for a vehicle pass
Hey Tommy!!! GREAT VIDEO!!..I have a nephew that looks just like you...his name is JJ ..he is about about 23 and he would like to do something like taking a trip like that.......Me Too..:0)...
Impressive !!!
GLAD YOURE BACK.
..welcome back Tommy..
You meantioned landing on dirt strips, dry lake beds in prep for Burning Man. If I was an owner operator I would think landing in areas like that often must mean increased maintenance and cost. If it were my bird I would have at a minimun put engine covers on while parked. Thanks for the ride, like landing on the moon.
Detailers are going to hate you. Cool vid, thanks! gl
The PC-24 is an awesome jet. Nice landing guys, that RWY looked a bit soft from all the use.
Is that line in the upper quarter of each windscreen part of the deicing system for the windscreen?
Fantastic** 😉
Thank you Burners, Pershing County ❤️🔥
This will be too cool . . . .
88NV "resident": definitely noticed this bird show up! Only jet this year, I believe.
Very cool...
What an ADVENTURE :)
Sure is
Amazing aircraft, nice flight - well done 👊 Somehow though, all that iron at Burning Man seems anathema to the founding principles of the event, but hey - times change!
Who would have thought a bunch of rich hippy wannabes would be hypocrites. It disgust me how wealthy people claim to be environmentally conscious. Your wealth says imperialism, domination, and compliance in systems of mass suffering and subjugation. No matter how much acid they trip on they will never be loving and caring humans. I hate how most won't admit they're spoiled brats, never worked for anything, and sell to others that they got what they have due to merit and intelligence.
I fly in every year in a Piper Comanche, cool to see what it looks like in a jet. Now I just need to pick better stocks! 🙂
Such sensative equipment to be subjected to all that dust. IDK. I wouldn't even let my RV rentals go out there.
good job
thx
Flying reminds me of work verse fun.
Playa Playa
Is Burning Man a modern day Woodstock ?............ Might be just the thing for me.🤗 Nice flying' Tommy,.. see ya at RENO !
Yes lol
I have got a great family friend who live in Lake Tahoe looking over the lake
Storm a comin’.
Fab Tommy..
That.playa dust tears up a lot I've helped set up 88nv for years
👍👍👍 that was a nice trip to Burning Man 2022. Always a big charter event. I was very impressed at how smooth the PC24 takes on the dusty flats. My biggest worry would be the dust from another craft landing in front of me. Not good for the paint or engines. Great job you two, and thanks for taking us along. Peace.
Looks like you will stand out like a sore thumb there!
😂🤣
“Sweeeet.”