Cleetus McFarland to the RESCUE, AGAIN! Thank you Sir!

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  • @leontaylor5467
    @leontaylor5467 26 днів тому +6

    Thanks!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому +3

      Brrrrrother!! What a move! Thank you so much! That's a major effort, I promise I'll put the donation to good use and make sure it gets where it will have some impact! Definitely going above and beyond, thank you so much.

  • @jerryfrederick6496
    @jerryfrederick6496 Місяць тому +151

    Not just Cleetus and his wife but to all the other private helicopter owners / pilots that flew in to help at great risk to man and machine.
    There were around 40 private helicopter's at one point.
    Truly amazing.
    Thanks Austin for shedding more light on the North Carolina situation.

    • @davefroman4700
      @davefroman4700 Місяць тому +6

      Still is a bunch out there. They can get in where the military cannot.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +12

      Absolutely it's not just Cleetus and his wife in on this rescue and supply operation, there's a small civil air force at this point running missions. It's truly incredible to see and seriously uplifting. That a great example of using the power you have been given for good.
      Just doing my little part as I can, thanks for watching and supporting!

    • @samsonian
      @samsonian 28 днів тому +3

      @@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustinI agree with you; my opinion of Garrett has definitely changed over time for the better. I watched his video of the rescue effort he and his wife contributed and was mightily impressed. Even more impressive are the pilots that have remained there continuing the perilous, expensive and heart-wrenching work required to help the people and animals of NC/TN/GA/FL/VA etc. it is UNGODLY expensive to maintain and fuel helicopters no matter the size or level of fitment and I wish I had the means to donate to their cause in a more meaningful way but we do what we can.
      More power to you, Cleeter and Madi! You’re good people and we all appreciate you!
      Cheers! 🖖😎👍

    • @bobmcnelis3648
      @bobmcnelis3648 26 днів тому +3

      Don’t forget all of those NASCAR people that brought their helicopters!

  • @jerrymuncey4136
    @jerrymuncey4136 27 днів тому +37

    CLEETUS Sets that BAR FREAKING HIGH!

  • @philiprowney
    @philiprowney Місяць тому +127

    Cleeter made a man's eyes a little damp and Maddie the tiger mom right there hanging out the door to make sure they got landed.
    Epic.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +10

      Absofreakinglutely agree with you. What an awesome couple doing what they can to bring some tiny bit of help to the region. Heck of a team mate Cleeter found right there and beyond proud of them both.

    • @Drones_and_more
      @Drones_and_more Місяць тому +5

      I spotted that, she was awesome.

  • @bobeyes3284
    @bobeyes3284 Місяць тому +58

    This isn't the first time. I remember when he took out his boat to help people after Florida was flooded. The guy is a gem.

    • @aaronjones5372
      @aaronjones5372 28 днів тому +4

      I forgot all about that. Him and JH were out and helping. Thanks for refreshing my memories

    • @bobeyes3284
      @bobeyes3284 24 дні тому

      @@aaronjones5372 You're welcome.

  • @jeffrolen2261
    @jeffrolen2261 Місяць тому +32

    Not only did Cletus do that but he also got on social media and got 30 other helicopters to join him in his venture to me cleetus McFarland is a motivational wizard

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +3

      Absofreakinglutely the entire thing turned into an awesome example of the POSITIVE we can use Social Media for... instead of what it's usually used for. Major kudos to all the pilots and people supporting their operations!

  • @xgford94
    @xgford94 Місяць тому +130

    Imagine it from Garrets point of view…1. I actually care about people 2. I get to play with my toys Because people love the content I produce 3. I get to give back to some of the people who support me by turning my toys into tools for doing good. It’s like win win win

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +13

      Completely true, and I'm glad to have shaken that man's hand. Many of those with the toys and the money would just give the issue lip service or write a check, but that's not his way. He jumped in his freshly restored Freedom Chopper and took to the skies. Can't imagine any other creator doing something like this. Damn proud of him and the man he's become as we all watch.

    • @PrimalJosh
      @PrimalJosh Місяць тому +17

      He didn't do it for the content, he did it cause he cares about everyone.

    • @xgford94
      @xgford94 Місяць тому +4

      @@PrimalJosh this is true, but we all know that feeling of helping a friend who has always had your back , it feeds your soul .

    • @fauxmetaljacket3268
      @fauxmetaljacket3268 Місяць тому +1

      ​​@@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustinMakes me wonder about Dave Sparks and his Blackhawk? I'm sure he's out helping too. He's a great guy. Roman Atwood also flies a Helicopter. Their are a lot of them these days. 😊

    • @dickjohnson1158
      @dickjohnson1158 Місяць тому +2

      I heard George say he was getting his pilots license

  • @JUSTxBEINGxHONEST
    @JUSTxBEINGxHONEST 27 днів тому +17

    Dudes a real life hero

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому +3

      Indeed he is, and so are countless others who won't likely be recognized for their efforts. We can always use more Heroic dudes in this country, each and every one of them make this a better place!

  • @COMA69BAND
    @COMA69BAND 29 днів тому +26

    God bless cleetus, madi and all the private helicopter pilots that answered the call, doing what they can, because they can, because they felt the absolute need to do all they could, amazing people.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +3

      You are exactly right, doing what they can because they can. Maybe they'll be an inspiration for others, they certainly have inspired me personally!

  • @danielweith1075
    @danielweith1075 Місяць тому +46

    Cleetus McFarland thanks you for stepping up and helping restore faith in humanity.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +5

      1000% yes absolutely he's showing what can be done. He's a fortunate man and he's using what he has been given to make an impact and that's just absolutely freaking awesome. Thanks for watching and supporting the message I'm trying to send!

  • @jeffjankiewicz5100
    @jeffjankiewicz5100 Місяць тому +48

    What a great act by a true American Patriot. Garrett and Madi are a true inspiration.
    Great gesture by you too Austin, Much love and respect to the 3 of you.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +4

      I watched him over the last few days on IG and Facebook and I just couldn't believe what I was seeing. Then watched his FIRST FLIGHT video from like 3 weeks ago earlier today. Even more shocking and just amazing. Kudos to them both and what an example to set for the rest of us!

  • @WDMtea
    @WDMtea Місяць тому +17

    Automatically knew, he was a good guy in how he treats Sam, an elderly person.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +2

      Excellent point. The issue many folks have is once they reach a level of income/clout sometimes they really change who they are, usually for the worse. In this case Cleeter became an even better person with his new found powers!

    • @Hdn1107
      @Hdn1107 26 днів тому +1

      Do yall know the story of how the crown Vic neighbor got his name go back to some of the first Cletus videos. He had an elderly neighbor man that had cancer, and he used to go out and beat on neighbor with him and he carries on the remembrance of the passed by keeping the crown Vic neighbor going even after he put it to the wall backwards, they cut the backend off and put another one on it

  • @angieg5726
    @angieg5726 29 днів тому +14

    I'm going to go back and watch as many of your videos as possible this month. Thankyou for recognizing Cleete and Madi and thankyou for all your doing too.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +2

      Thank you, that's exactly the best thing I could possibly ask for. Every minute spent watching videos gives revenue to the channel which I can use towards this cause. It's the least I can do!

  • @White19SS1le
    @White19SS1le 29 днів тому +9

    That's why so many of us support Garrett Mitchell and his crew so much.. there content is amazing and hilarious, the toys are incredible but most importantly they legitimately have hearts of gold and are some of the best roll models on UA-cam.. proud to say I been a Cleetus supporter from way back when he was posting videos when he was in law school with the c7 putting random things in the exhaust and primarily working for 1320 video

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому

      Totally 100% agree with you, we might have been attracted to him from the shenanigans and the connection to 1320 originally but he's grown into such a truly amazing dude who we can all be proud of. What they did with this effort is above and beyond and just awesome, who would have ever thought from where he was years ago, that he would be the man he is today. Incredibly proud of him and all the others who put in so much effort.

  • @flyman0xp721
    @flyman0xp721 29 днів тому +9

    Cleetus is an amazing guy, been following for years and it's not the first time he's tried to do above and beyond.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      He really is, I also have been following his rise over the years and could not be happier to see someone who's truly a GOOD person getting his just rewards. And using those rewards for a whole lot of good!

  • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
    @InsideOfMyOwnMind 27 днів тому +4

    He went straight from helicopter boot camp straight to the front lines and did it safely and effectively.
    What a dude. Others with his resources helped in the same way but they were more experienced.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому +1

      Absolutely and in a chopper he had just sunk EASILY half a million dollars into. Just a legendary dude. Awesome to see others of means doing the same thing, civilian airlift air force in effect!

  • @Hodge3425
    @Hodge3425 Місяць тому +21

    Brother I came across this video, I’m 57 and a fan of Cleetus and my wife has family affected in North Carolina. I respect you for spreading the word and donating what you can! Operation air lift is a good one to donate to!! God bless you and your family Sir!!!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +4

      Thank you for understanding what I'm trying to do here and supporting the idea! Hopefully your wife's family is doing ok! I love North Carolina and seeing the devastation there is just absolutely heart breaking. Operation Airlift is no doubt a good use of the funds we can raise, hopefully can make a sizeable donation by the end of the month!

  • @OriginalMomo
    @OriginalMomo Місяць тому +48

    Absolutely an amazing guy. Well done, Garret. Well done. Austin, your donations will do a lot also. Well done sir, I commend you for your efforts.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +4

      1000% just incredible dude. Such an inspiration in so many ways.

    • @steveanderson2881
      @steveanderson2881 Місяць тому +1

      And that's why I watch your videos brother. Cletus and his wife kicked ass after the storm. God bless you!

  • @stevehesseltine1898
    @stevehesseltine1898 29 днів тому +5

    He was there because of Greg Biffle asking him to help so kudos to all the private pilots that answered the call. True hero's every one of them.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      I made a follow up video last night discussing all this a bit further, seeing Greg and other NASCAR folks step up to help out the folks of North Carolina has been awesome. We've always got room for more American Heroes!

  • @DeniseTerrell-oy5tm
    @DeniseTerrell-oy5tm 28 днів тому +9

    You are 100% right! So proud of them! I have seen a glimpse of him in several rescue videos right after the storm and thought to myself, is that Garrett? What a great family! ❤

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому +1

      I can't imagine what it's got to be like for someone who may know who he is to see a blue and grey chopper slowly dropping out of the sky with stars and stripes... and a giraffe flying it ;)
      Just an awesome example for many of us to aspire to. Great folks indeed!

  • @harlincolkmire933
    @harlincolkmire933 27 днів тому +3

    You are absolutely right. He stepped up to plate and done everything he could for people he didn't even know. This country needs more people like him. God will bless him for his actions.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому +1

      Imagine how great this country COULD be with we just had a few more Cleeter quality people among us who had the power and the personality to step up like this. Thanks for the watch and the comment!

  • @WilliamCole-bk8ew
    @WilliamCole-bk8ew Місяць тому +19

    I watched the posting on the mission with Cletus and his wife, it was inspiring and uplifting. A outstanding example of rescue and support for all our fellow people. It will be a long road to recovery.God bless all who responded .

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      Long difficult road indeed but we are seeing some true heroics going on here to get to folks in need and hopefully it continues. Lifts the spirits to see good people doing good things!

  • @robertgomes7548
    @robertgomes7548 27 днів тому +4

    You are also a great man to Austin for doing what Targets doing keep ur head helled high and Keep the faith!!!!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому

      It's a small measure for some but I'll do my best! I appreciate the support and the praise, good people to the front!

  • @garyaburlison
    @garyaburlison 29 днів тому +6

    Amen. Cleetus is a great guy. I support everything he does.

  • @kariannestudeman1909
    @kariannestudeman1909 Місяць тому +31

    Thank you to raise this about Cleetus/ Mattie and the Freedom Factory crew, it seems that there were a whole fleet of copters doing what the Mitchel's were doing, Thank s to them all!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +3

      I saw that a little bit ago in his video that came out tonight! Very impressive to see those with capability tagging in to do what they. Even in the darkness there's still light!

  • @pontiac411
    @pontiac411 Місяць тому +20

    Car channels are not supported to bring tears to your eyes but good deeds like Clete did brings tears to my eyes as does your willingness to give him a shout out. The thing that impressed me with Clete is to see the crazy guy go full serious in an air craft.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      I'll be quite honest with you my hopes with my own personal channel have always been doing something with it beyond just fixing/building/driving cars, so seeing Cleeter do this just completely fits. Doing something we all wish we could do, but he's in the position to ACTUALLY do. That tall crazy giraffe is all business once he's behind the stick!

  • @keithmikolich908
    @keithmikolich908 25 днів тому +1

    Cleetus McFarland is an awesome guy with a big heart.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  24 дні тому

      Indeed he is, and he's proven it time and time again! Definitely a model citizen and inspiration to us all!

  • @elwhagen
    @elwhagen 25 днів тому +1

    Cleetus is truly an inspirational character and I hope this small donation reaches wherever it's useful.

  • @MMcGrew
    @MMcGrew 24 дні тому +1

    Cleetus MacFarland is the best of us makes me proud to be American and a fan of his

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  23 дні тому

      He is indeed, a true good person and patriot. Fingers crossed this Milton storm doesn't do too much damage to him and his!

  • @nicholastaylor1546
    @nicholastaylor1546 28 днів тому +1

    Cleetus is a true man of the people
    Cleetus for President

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому

      Indeed he is. Imagine a Cleeter presidency, how incredible that could be. Maybe we'll convince him some day ;)

  • @peterivero4337
    @peterivero4337 29 днів тому +5

    It's what Americans do, thanks. For giving love to C.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому

      Showing what Americans are truly capable of, some of the best among us. Love to see people with the means doing things like this really just incredible.

  • @graemeeyre8933
    @graemeeyre8933 27 днів тому +1

    Hi garret helped all those people in the way that he did. Made an Aussie guy very proud. Glad there are still nice genuine people in the world.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому

      Absolutely Sir. This world could use a whole lot more folks like this! Thanks for the support from across the planet!

  • @lilbitofjoy6130
    @lilbitofjoy6130 Місяць тому +10

    New subscriber... I have watched Cleet for years. I will be watching every single video of yours multiple times everyday for the entire month. LET'S DO THIS FOLKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @joeyojoeyo3613
    @joeyojoeyo3613 26 днів тому

    When you can, make a difference. I am 72 now and damaged goods HealthWise but I have been able to donate multiple times to church`s there. We care. Bella Vista Arkansas. Praying for you all in the disaster area and those who came to help. God Bless you.

  • @jeffruff414
    @jeffruff414 Місяць тому +8

    Garrett ...Cleatus is a tru American Hero. That proves it! You and you wife risked all to help others. They need to give that man some type of metal or something....He's such a inspiration to us all. Risked it all to save those in need......He's the Best❤

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      I agree with you there, these folks are showing the absolute best of what it is to be an American. Going literally above and beyond to help his fellows just because he can. There are certainly going to be lots of American Heroes made out of this tragedy and 100% an inspiration to us all.

  • @afulhouse
    @afulhouse 28 днів тому +3

    The man is a legend. 😎☮️🇨🇦.

  • @jasonbarrett7756
    @jasonbarrett7756 28 днів тому +2

    Dam skippy buddy that why we love him cheers for the recognition 👏 he is truly one in a million that's for sure well done mate for helping out well done we all need to lead by example 👍

  • @ch3no2killz
    @ch3no2killz Місяць тому +8

    Hes the man! On top of that he can fly or drive anything, rare talent.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Indeed! I watched his video from last night after I published this and seeing him put that bird he JUST started flying down in crazy tight LZs... the man has the touch no doubt. And a heart of gold!

    • @FauxQue-yk8dt
      @FauxQue-yk8dt Місяць тому

      Well he can't drive everything. He didn't last long with the RTR drift car. Never got a handle on it.

  • @HawkeyeP
    @HawkeyeP Місяць тому +4

    THANK YOU Great tape

  • @freddybreeden1825
    @freddybreeden1825 27 днів тому +2

    Cleetus is an awesome guy. Hes done things that nobody ever thought about doing.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому

      Indeed he is, very awesome dude and couldn't be more proud of what he's done with the power of his network. Truly an inspiration.

    • @freddybreeden1825
      @freddybreeden1825 26 днів тому

      @@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin he’s the real American badass for everything he’s done. Thank you for everything You and cleet for y’all have done.

  • @angusrobinson9600
    @angusrobinson9600 Місяць тому +5

    Sir, you are an awesome person to help the people in the hurricane path

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому

      Just following Cleetus' example and putting my money where my mouth is, as MANY of us would do if we could. There's no shortage of need for sure, and it's great to see so many stepping up and interested in helping out!

  • @craigschofield64
    @craigschofield64 Місяць тому +5

    Good Morning Sir,
    For whatever reason the UA-cam Algorithm popped this video up to watch. I follow Garret’s channel and have for years now. I absolutely agree with your assessment of that young man. I’m disabled and nearly 60 but seeing Garret/Cletus and what he has accomplished and does with his life gives me hope for the future of this country, we need more folks like Garret and Mattie in our country. Thank you for letting people know that there still are good people in this world who have “made it” and continue to be down to earth and real. I hope and pray the your family and friends that have been affected by the hurricane are safe and well and I sub’ed to the channel to do a small part to help you make more to donate and I am looking forward to watching! God Bless

    • @PhilG999
      @PhilG999 Місяць тому +2

      Same here! I'm nearly 66 and (somewhat) disabled myself! Getting better though. Been following "Cleet" for years. I'm just East of Atlanta and have been watching the storm vids for days now...

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      Thank you for this comment, and for the time spent on the video, and thanks to UA-cam for bringing you here! You definitely get my point I'm trying to make here, that it's just incredible to see someone who made something of themselves through this crazy thing that is social media, and using all that power for the good of his fellow countrymen. Something that absolutely should be celebrated, and we can hope his example inspires other to the same sorts of actions. All it takes is a few of us to really try and to focus on GOOD stuff and helping and we can make a huge difference in the world around us.
      My family is safe and sound, and power is back on where they are, however the devastation of this storm will be a long long time in recovery. Thank you for for being here, for watching, for commenting, for subscribing. Every drop helps to fill the bucket!

  • @davidgough1161
    @davidgough1161 Місяць тому +11

    Austin, this made me cry, I have friends there and with all of the people that makes this work is perfect!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +2

      Sorry to make you cry and I know this isn't really what this channel is "about" but, I just couldn't hold my tongue about this. Little miracles are what really can change the world and make a difference and Cleet has show the way in a big big way. I hope all your folks are safe and sound!

    • @davidgough1161
      @davidgough1161 Місяць тому

      @@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin There are so many people that are only about themselves, this is just magical. I am glad to see that there are many good people in the world. Will you be going to Edgewater at the end f the month? I am coming and will be there from thursday and leaving tuesday morning. Would love to see you if you can!

  • @lonnyself3920
    @lonnyself3920 Місяць тому +5

    I have watched him do this so many times even when he was nee deep in the track , and as a old military supply Nco he makes me proud he is one of ours amazing .

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      Indeed Sir! He's shown the way for the rest of us to follow time and time again and the empire he's built is truly beyond compare. All while continuing to be a good humble giving person. Certainly an American to be proud of!

  • @sykwookiee
    @sykwookiee Місяць тому +6

    And this is why we love him and young men should aspire to be like him...

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      ABSOLUTELY agree with you, he's modeling what we all should aspire to be and and hope to see. He's been given great things by this platform and he's using everything he can to make a difference which is just incredible.

  • @bige2259
    @bige2259 21 день тому

    Grateful for people like all the volunteers. Completely ashamed of our government.

  • @74jojo
    @74jojo 27 днів тому +1

    The acknowledgement and the willingness to unite us all, when greater powers are going to illvilling lengths to divide us all says a lot of you Sir.
    Bless you and may you have good fortune in your endeavors.
    New subb here. ✌️

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому +1

      Thanks for coming aboard, you are unfortunately incredibly correct it's a tough and divisive time for sure. Even in a time of tragedy when we should all be banding together we continue to point fingers and allow ourselves to be divided. Well I'll try to do MY part to support a united front and celebrate the heroes among us!

  • @chriscastellaw737
    @chriscastellaw737 Місяць тому +2

    Well said!! God Bless you brother

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Thank you Brother! Glad people are upstanding my motivation for making this video and supporting what I'm trying to do here.

  • @mikeharris2457
    @mikeharris2457 Місяць тому +2

    cleetus is a true hero of many

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      He very much is Mike, and that's such a rare thing in this world we live in today. He's one of many involved in this effort but certainly deserving of a firm handshake and a thank you pat on the back!

  • @GrandPitoVic
    @GrandPitoVic Місяць тому +10

    He is a great person!!! There are not many like him anymore!! He has the ability and he acts. Most have the ability but don't act. He helps his fellow man. He just does it. He doesn't do it for clicks. He does it because it's the right thing to do. Cleetus I pray for you brother!!!!. Thank you Austin. You are a great man as well. We all can't be Cleetus!!!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +3

      You are 100% right, he as the ability and he acts. Because he should, and he can. Just saw he put up a video tonight as well of some of what they went through and saw. The world would be a much better place with more Cleetuseses!

    • @GrandPitoVic
      @GrandPitoVic Місяць тому

      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin YES sir it would. He said by the second day there were 37 personal helicopters there. That's awesome!!!.

  • @BCN263
    @BCN263 Місяць тому +3

    Austin - well spoken, articulated. Cleeter is a good human. Good luck and fortune to you sir.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Thank you, he truly is a great example for all of us content creators to follow. Loved and respected that man before this, he's just proven how worthy he is now.

  • @D_Trade
    @D_Trade 27 днів тому

    Well said sir! I like you're attention and attitude to helping, and shouting out Garrett because he seems as humble and kind as they come.

  • @RESET1776
    @RESET1776 29 днів тому +1

    Call it what it is, pure American Spirit!
    Be there when the call comes & you have the ability of doing something about it.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому

      Absolutely this has been a tremendous showing from our fellow countrymen FOR our fellow countrymen unfortunately there's going to be a whole lot more needed over the next months. Just gotta keep the spirits up and keep on working!

  • @FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub
    @FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub Місяць тому +3

    Cletus is a good person I watched his video too it was awesome to see him rescue people and delivering the packages

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      I've been watching him for years and have been lucky enough to meet him but I'll be honest even I was shocked to see this move. Just incredible. Gives the rest of us an example to strive for for sure!

  • @chadscatharsis3287
    @chadscatharsis3287 Місяць тому +1

    It's called being selfless and he is a very selfless young man he knows that the people that watch him and his channel gave him an awesome life and giving back seems to be a great way of showing how selfless he can be...without hesitation! Good man GREAT AMERICAN!! God bless to all those souls on the ground and in the air!
    (got a thumbs up and a sub today my good man! God bless you as well!!)

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      You're absolutely right, sometimes it just works out that the really great people get gifted the power to truly make a difference and they follow through. In this case we all hit it out of the park empowering Cleetus and I couldn't be happier about it. Now we just need about 100 more of him and we can REALLY make this country awesome!
      Thanks for the watch, the comment, and the sub!

  • @JJiG
    @JJiG 28 днів тому

    i saw a short today of someone interviewing garret and he actually got really emotional talking about what he did because as a family guy he wanted to help other families. and that's amazing.

  • @rogerholloway8498
    @rogerholloway8498 21 день тому

    I'm a plus one for your subs count you good sir! Thanks for bringing this to light for the world to see!

  • @justinh.1290
    @justinh.1290 29 днів тому +2

    I don’t know who you are Austin. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen your content but this video earned my subscription. I’ve been watching Cletus‘s content since all he had was the C7 Corvette. I think it’s awesome that you’re giving credit where it’s due and more people in the car community as a whole should follow suit. Cheers, brother, I’ll be checking out your stuff.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      Well thank you Justin that's really appreciated. I'm no one important, just a fellow car nut and enthusiast with way too many projects and not enough time, but I strive to be a pretty good person. What Cleet has done, and is doing, and really ALL the people involved in this, absolutely deserve a heartfelt thank you and I'm more than comfortable being the person to say that.
      This world isn't a great place right now, but one person at a time I bet you we can make it better, and I'm willing to put in the leg work to find out! Hopefully you find a video or two to keep you interested!

    • @justinh.1290
      @justinh.1290 29 днів тому

      @@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin I was looking back at the pictures and video from my family’s vacation to Asheville/Chimney Rock/Lake Lure in 2018 vs now and it’s so wild and heartbreaking. A minority of the places were just wiped off the map and the lake is a debris field now. Unbelievable images.

    • @justinh.1290
      @justinh.1290 29 днів тому

      *majority. Dang autocorrect!

  • @jeraldhite9744
    @jeraldhite9744 Місяць тому +1

    He was one of a few that helped. The man shows the rest what these stranded peoples need. God Bless.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      It's been awesome to see the whole community of people coming together from around the country putting their own lives and aircraft on the line to help folks in need they likely have never met. Truly an example for us all!

  • @ChrisSprenger.
    @ChrisSprenger. 29 днів тому +1

    Very nice of you for bringing the awareness! Hope you get that second hand shake from him. God bless, and god bless to everyone who reads this. Cheers

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому

      Just trying to do my little part to help spread the message and say thank you. I'll definitely take another Adventure down to the Freedom Factory to see him again and make sure I get another hand shake. Thanks for supporting!

  • @tinashepardblankenship6347
    @tinashepardblankenship6347 Місяць тому +4

    Sir you are just amazing. What your doin is just beautiful. I enjoy watching your videos and thank you

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      One step at a time, one day at a time! Thanks for watching and supporting what I'm trying to do with this channel!

  • @Yosser70
    @Yosser70 Місяць тому +3

    Well said man and good on ya for doing what you can 👍🏻

  • @patrickvannuland5577
    @patrickvannuland5577 Місяць тому +2

    Wonderful!!

  • @garyclark8891
    @garyclark8891 26 днів тому

    Hell yeah brother. Everyone who has helped out God bless them 🙏.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  26 днів тому

      Yes sir indeed, we've got a whole lot of unsung heroes standing up and helping out in this time of great need and that's exactly what we all should hope for. Thanks for supporting the message!

  • @robertkeyser7722
    @robertkeyser7722 21 день тому

    I have to agree with Austin. Thank you Sir.

  • @JamesAllmond
    @JamesAllmond 29 днів тому +1

    What he and the other chopper owners are doing is way above and beyond the call! We had choppers flying over Macon, Ga heading there. Unreal. Guess he was one of them.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      Absolutely they are doing what many of us WISH we had the means to do! Truly inspiring and unfortunately this mission is going to take a lot of effort for a long long time. There's practically their own air force flying in and out of the mountains at his point which is just AWESOME!

  • @leestadnyk5573
    @leestadnyk5573 Місяць тому +5

    this video is about what you do Austin. you try ti bring a little joy to those that follow you and what Garret has done is bring back the joy and faith in humanity that comes from seeing others do good

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      I'm certainly trying to make it part of what I do! There's so much more we can do with this platform than just building cars and racing stuff, we can really use these powers for good. As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility. Great to see him out there living it not just saying it!

  • @brandonb4462
    @brandonb4462 28 днів тому

    I agree with you Sr. 100% I'm watching videos since he had the Corvette in the garage and love all of them and he is still with the person is just a great guy I live in North Carolina luckily our area wasn't hit hard but so many of my neighboring areas are It is just horrible up here I sent an email ask you please if he would come help 10 minutes after I sent the email I was watching a JH video and he said that please was heading up there working already melted my heart... Anyway amazing guy everybody needs to go check his content out... I saw your channel on my feed I guess because I'm watching the real news about all the stuff happening and I just had the same thing you sir.

  • @dloneyv8
    @dloneyv8 Місяць тому +1

    Good on you for this video and the articulate message about what that man and his family have done. Watching his videos you could tell he was at work. That was intense flying to say the least. I was already a big fan of his channel and enjoyed the entertainment for sure but this is next level humanity...its hard not to be touched by what he has done.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      You absolutely 100% get it and why I wanted to make this video. It's SO rare to see someone who's really an "entertainer" when it comes down to it, putting themselves in this kind of situation. Very literally putting himself and his wife on the line in their freshly restored helicopter to fly some of the most dangerous missions he ever could, all in the support of folks he doesn't know. A gem of a human. Thanks for the watch and comment!

  • @justinbrown2093
    @justinbrown2093 Місяць тому +1

    Everything you said is so true , I believe cleetus would be the greatest you tuber in the world and his troopers being his team . And thanks for the great words

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      He's certainly shown time and again that he's an actions guy not just a words guy, putting his money where is mouth! Thanks for watching and supporting!

  • @Hjfvvdst
    @Hjfvvdst 24 дні тому

    The other thing is not only is he a great man. He has the means to be able to help in a huge way. His work and his fans made him the means to do so and he took full advantage of that. That is amazing.
    What he did was dangerous. He and his wife did a huge thing.
    You sir are the definition of an American. United we stand, divided we fall.

  • @davidm2250
    @davidm2250 23 дні тому

    Awsome. How true are your words about people who care about others😊

  • @randyhyde7222
    @randyhyde7222 Місяць тому +4

    Great video Austin well done and thanks all during these times. God bless all.

  • @shawnvanvliet9225
    @shawnvanvliet9225 Місяць тому +1

    What an amazing little thank you to Cleetus. I couldn’t agree with you more. Pretty amazing guy. It’s not all about the money. But if we all stick together to help. Every little bit helps. Cheers

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому

      I felt like it was something that needed to be said, and I'm more than happy to be the one who says it. He's a great individual and what he and others are doing is truly the best of what we can hope from folks. Thanks for watching and commenting, cheers!

  • @josephyoung2204
    @josephyoung2204 24 дні тому +1

    I'm from Ashville nc and we got hit so hard but we will come back and I don't have anything now but God has my back

  • @williambourne5092
    @williambourne5092 28 днів тому

    Amen brother and to the rest of the UA-camrs like Dave sparks and jimmys world and Many more thank you so much

  • @keithfrazier2558
    @keithfrazier2558 Місяць тому +1

    I have family in Asheville as well. I just heard tonight that both of my Aunts, as well as my cousin and his family are alright. One Aunt left prior and the other Aunt has 3 trees on her house and not sure the extent of the damage. She went to my cousins(her sons house) since it was intact. Our family is one of the lucky ones no one was hurt and everyone is accounted for.
    My heart ❤and 🙏 prayers go out to the families who lost a loved one or who is still searching for them.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому +1

      So glad to hear your family is safe and sound, hopefully the damage to her home can be repaired! This has been a storm that will be remembered for generations in that region for the terrible tragedies that unfolded and also for the incredible heroism of many. Thanks for watching and commenting and helping this video grow!

  • @brettnipps7205
    @brettnipps7205 Місяць тому +2

    Your spot on about Garrett and what a social media influencer can do in todays times.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      He's really showing that the sky truly isn't even a limit for what can be done, and it's exactly why I support that man and what he does. Could be doing all sorts of negative non uplifting stuff, instead he's doing what he's doing. Glad you agree!

  • @heathen_7
    @heathen_7 Місяць тому +1

    Just here to support and I appreciate you doing this. I just happened to be standing at the track with Garrett and Kevin Cox in ‘14 at the first SCT Houston event. Garrett said he decided to drop out of college and go full on with Cleetus. Pretty cool to see it play out beyond any expectation. Legend in the making.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks for stopping by and watching, supporting what I'm trying to do here. This event has really taken someone most of us know as a pretty dang good person and entertaining character and really shown the TRUE character. If we could make 100x Cleetus' folks the world would be a much much better place!

  • @BrianGoodman
    @BrianGoodman Місяць тому +5

    I was aware of Cleetus but had never watched anything of his. Having the money for a toy helicopter, the compassion to take it to help, and the modesty to take orders once he was there is a rare combination.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому +5

      He's certainly not everyone's cup of tea when it comes to content but the man is THE example of a content creator putting his money where his mouth is. Taking a chopper he's probably just poured close to a million dollars into this kind of situation right after getting it is just unheard of. Great example of the kind of people of means that we need more of!

  • @PhilG999
    @PhilG999 Місяць тому +1

    Just popped up in my YT feed! You have a new subscriber. ME! Been following Garett for years...
    I'm ALSO a Pontiac fan! I currently have a 1999 Grand Prix GTP and a 2005 GP GT2! I also had a 1989 GP SE (rare 5-speed car)! Quick count between my (now deceased) parents and I we've owned over TEN Pontiacs over the course of my almost 66 years! Catalinas, Grand Prix's, Grand Ams. All bought new and driven for many years!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Sounds like we share a similar addiction, or we'll call them interests ;)
      Glad to have you on board with the channel, always great to connect to new folks! I've currently got... uhhh... 4 Pontiacs myself. Which... is fine :)

  • @Aaron_Hanson
    @Aaron_Hanson Місяць тому +2

    You sir have just earned my subscription.
    Cheers from Australia 🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      Well welcome aboard great to have you here, thanks for supporting the channel from the other side of the planet! I'll do my best to keep you entertained and interested!

    • @Aaron_Hanson
      @Aaron_Hanson 29 днів тому

      @@AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      I’m sure you’ll do just fine, as long as you’re a real one, you’ll see me in the comments regularly giving you praise.
      Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇦🇺

  • @fauxmetaljacket3268
    @fauxmetaljacket3268 Місяць тому +1

    I love Cleetus, he's a great guy. I subbed to your channel because of him! PEACE 🕊

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      He really is a tremendous dude and one of those rare people who achieved celebrity and is doing incredible things with it. Thanks for stopping by, thanks for watching and commenting, and thanks for subscribing!

  • @luinhaden
    @luinhaden Місяць тому +1

    I watched his Facebook feed with no problems, but when I watched his UA-cam video with his footage and I got emotional. Thanks for this video. New subscriber here! Can't wait to see your content!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому

      Honestly same for me, and I'm totally comfortable admitting that I show my emotions openly, seeing what these folks are doing is just incredible. There's not many out there who would be putting their money, lives, and property on the line like these folks are. Thanks for watching, commenting, subscribing, and helping this video grow to do some good!

  • @jessehougland3444
    @jessehougland3444 Місяць тому +1

    You had dust in my eyes for a minute and thank you for sharing your gratitude and giving flowers to the good that needs to be celebrated instead of the crap that most people are doing on social media and I subscribed to your channel because I see you are a good person and I am all about supporting the good Guy

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  29 днів тому +1

      Careful of the dust, make sure you wear safety glasses! ;)
      One of the awesome parts about this platform is that we can use it for whatever we want to, it's up to us the creators, and as viewers. Myself I want to use my voice and my opportunity to praise those who are doing good works, who are out there helping their fellow man, and using the gifts they have been given for acts of kindness. From what I can see of the analytics, a lot of people seem to agree with me!
      Thanks for coming aboard and subscribing, thank you for watching and commenting, every pair of eyeballs helps!

  • @KiwiSkipper
    @KiwiSkipper 25 днів тому +1

    Yup .. he is! Top bloke.

  • @FunForAll58008
    @FunForAll58008 Місяць тому +3

    I couldn't believe the destruction in that area. It was amazing that he stepped up for those in need

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      It's incredible to see for sure especially given how far inland they are from where the hurricane struck. He and other private chopper owners really stepped up to do something incredible in this crisis and they all deserve a pat on the back and an attaboy at least

  • @janssmit554
    @janssmit554 Місяць тому +1

    You tube just sent you my way, you have a new subscriber. Thank you for doing this. Well spoken and well done from South Africa

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Well welcome aboard from all the way over in South Africa! Thank you to UA-cam for sending me your way, very much appreciate your support.

  • @Tedroy
    @Tedroy Місяць тому +1

    I had the same thoughts. He's a much better man than I thought.

  • @paulsherman6450
    @paulsherman6450 Місяць тому +5

    Thanks!

  • @d_rock_t
    @d_rock_t Місяць тому +4

    Good on you Austin and more people with the means should be like Garrett.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      LOVE to see people with means leading from the front like this it's truly incredible. Not doing it for the clout or the clicks, but because it needs to be done. Something seriously to aspire towards!

  • @zazz69ed
    @zazz69ed 29 днів тому +1

    Well I subbed and liked and commented... I shared it out also...

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому +1

      That's all I could possibly ask from you so thank you very much! Every single view makes a difference and brings in just a bit more revenue. That's the beautiful thing about this community and this platform.

  • @Drones_and_more
    @Drones_and_more Місяць тому +1

    Well done sir, every dollar is needed there.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      It's going to be an incredibly long difficult process for that region to recover from I know this will just be a drop but you can fill a bucket one drop at a time!

  • @jonathanbauder7894
    @jonathanbauder7894 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for highlighting this story and doing your part to contribute.

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Thank you for the view, I know it's a small drop in the bucket but lots of little drops can fill that bucket!

  • @Cantsaydog
    @Cantsaydog 28 днів тому +1

    God works in mysterious ways 💯😇😇

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  28 днів тому

      Hard to believe how some peoples life paths twist and turn to put them where they are. We need more folks of means who can and will help out like this!

  • @tonyrod86
    @tonyrod86 27 днів тому

    He's amazing

  • @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369
    @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369 Місяць тому +2

    HOWdy AUSTIN, ...
    Thanks
    COOP
    ...

  • @SledgeHammer43
    @SledgeHammer43 25 днів тому

    Austin everyone has that opportunity to step up. Join your local Volunteer Fire Department they will train you. Join your local Search and Rescue, Join a Volunteer Emergency Medical unit. All of these provide free training or access to training. I was a Volunteer Firefighter, EMS, and Search and Rescue and Station Chief. Near the end of my career for 21 years. Free time I did not have much of but the feeling of the help I gave and the little it cost was a blessing in all it's own.

  • @jasonmead6760
    @jasonmead6760 Місяць тому +3

    You got a new subscriber

  • @StanleyHarris-d6l
    @StanleyHarris-d6l Місяць тому +1

    Great job all you do will be a blessing also!!

    • @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin
      @AutomotiveAdventuresWithAustin  Місяць тому

      Thank you, I appreciate the time spent on the video and the comment! The more positivity we can put out there the better!