Have been watching Nicks geology videos for a year and have become interested in everything geological. My wife and I even flew up to eastern Washington this summer to see all the coulees, basalt, and ice age flood features. I have fallen in love with this area and the video is the icing on the cake! Hope to see more flying with “Nick on the Rock”!
Just found these videos (2024), and watched all in a row. Very cool and was great to see and hear Nick get so excited about the different perspectives. Thanks for putting them all together.
A wise man once said: „You can not not learn!“ I try to learn something new every day and your wonderful videos help me with that! Thank you for sharing.
THANKS MARIA FOR PUTTING UP PART 1 OF "NICK ABOVE THE ROCKS". I AGREE WITH OTHER VIEWERS THAT THIS IS GREAT CONTENT AND THAT YOU ARE SHOWING NICK SOME NEW STUFF. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOTH OF YOU AND HOPE THIS IS ONE OF MANY VIDEOS WITH NICK. DOES HE HAVE ANY ROCK JOKES?
Great video, have been a fan of Nicks short videos and longer lectures for a while. It must have been a blast having him with you and being able to point out or show him some of the sights that you are so familiar with. Excellent! Look forward to more of these collaborative type videos.
Have always wanted a geologist in the passenger seat of my car to tell me about the geology of our surroundings but never thought about an air trip. This is so cool! At the end you talked about The geologist in the Grand Canyon river run, another dream of mine! Have been interested in geology all my life.
I followed your channel a few years back until I had my fill of cherry drying, I later stumbled on Nick's channel and said to myself; "FlyingMAir and Nick Z should get together"! Little did I know it was a happening thing! I though I'd watched everything Nick on YT; now I'll need to visit these.
Great partnership, with both your local knowledge, his geological mind and your normal vantage point, along with the interesting areas to point to, makes this duo, a winning combination. That was an amazing explaination of the ancient, county sized, landslide and then you mentioning changes you'd seen within the last 2 years really fired up his interest levels shows you have much to teach HIM too.. Brilliant video as per normal and it will give you more information to pass on during other such flying videos to come..
I was sitting in my living room watching other R44 content, and thought, "Oh shit a helicopter would be so rad for geology! I'd love to get Nick Zeitner up in a helicopter." As a fan of both of your content I put two and two together and though that would be a really cool cross over. *And it was already here.*
This is amazing, been watching WSU Geology video uploads for years, seeing the land pass by as they talk is almost like being there and gives me such a better mental image of central Washington. Just wonderfully bringing things into focus so much better since I haven't been to Washington since the 1980's.
Very interesting video, I suppose they are the Columbia River flood basalts? I'll have to read up on the geology of your place, or perhaps the next flight with Nick might go through the age of the formations? Thanks, Maria!
We're working on another shot at this. One of the cameras died during our first flight so I've got limited footage. I'm working on Part 2 now; it'll be out Sunday morning.
Thank you very much Maria. The last video you posted with the repellers, I was looking at Stemilt thinking that was one hell of a slide some time. I have walked and driven over much of that slide area and Maria you actually live on a portion of it. If you go toward Alcoa and look at Jump-off ridge you will see many small slides along that area. People who live close to the ridge there have little or no idea of what danger they could be in at any moment.
The only kind of slides we have here are occasional rock slides usually caused by bighorn sheep on the cliffs. Small cascades of small rocks. The earth is solid along most of my road. The only exception is far removed from the cliffs, as you’ll see in the next video.
@@FlyingMAir I remember back in the late 80's when a trailer was covered and a child lost along 97A, yes this was due to excavation, but it happened, then there is the mass slide that happened on the coast some years back that was a result of excess rain fall. I have a friends who live at the the base of Jump-off ridge and have boulders in there backyards on occasion. These slides do happen, as is evidence by the slide that created Stimilt. It may not happen in our life time, but it happened before and will again. There is a huge outcrop along 97A that is told in the Indian lore that is the result of an earthquake many years ago, it pushed the land mass into the Columbia river, you can see it on any map, the highway makes a large curve around that point of land. Just because we don't see them as catastrophic now doesn't mean it won't happen at any time. Ground is never completely solid if it is on an incline, Jump[-off ridge is an incline, a very steep incline in many places. Look across the river to Badger Mountain, the flat below where Fancher Field is now came from some where, part of it has to do with the river eons ago, but well drillers talk about some of the debris they find many hundreds of feet down.
Thank you for showing the effects of all the past flood flows and the history of them. I really appreciate you have you genealogical guy with you, I have heard him a few times and really like his knowledge of this. This is so informative.
When i was at school 40issssssh years ago geology, geography and history did not interest me at all, but gradually as you get older these things become important to you and now I wish I listened more in class.
Fortunately, there are lots of resources on the Web for learning more. Nick's videos on UA-cam (linked in the description) are a great place to start. He does longer lectures, too.
I live near Dartmoor in the UK and it’s astonishing to think it was created by Volcanoes, as you drive towards Okehampton you can see the remnants of extinct millions of years old volcanoes. For most of its history and until recent history Dartmoor was covered in forest. The landscape for most of us is an enigma until you (excuse the pun) dig a little deeper.
R22s have a legal seat limit of 250 pounds (I think); it's 300 in R44s. Has to do with seat crushability in the event of a hard landing. I don't take passengers that weigh more than 275 for weight and balance issues. I'm not exactly a petite person and my weight up front counts, too.
Amazing video Amazing info. Amazing channel...found it by chance.. Amazing lady... I have learned more this month alone than my entire high school years..
Flying on the west coast, I’d like a map application that could highlight areas over a certain elevation. Google searched but couldn’t quite find what I’m looking for.
I did a couple of geology units as part of my BSc. Around the same time, we had a holiday in New Zealand. I think I spent a lot of the time driving around with my mouth hanging open.
I mostly flew a Bell 206L1 with a C30P conversion. We had a few Bell 206L3s, too. I think they were just starting to phase in Bell 407s back then; I'm not sure what they're flying now.
Wow, what a treat... Thank you very much. You know, I am wondering if The Good Lord would bless you with a multi camera set up where you can see more of the scenery around you... It’s good as is, but that sounds really cool.
I keep up with the ratings of friends as they move up the "pilot ladder" in their career by checking the FAA pilot database periodically. Curiously, I have not been able to find a listing for you in the FAA pilot database. Any idea why not?
They are not to block off other property weather public or private land from you getting to it, you have the right to reasonable access, weather they put the road in or someone else. Must be a politician or a friend to political connection. Special privilege that can break the rules.
Have been watching Nicks geology videos for a year and have become interested in everything geological. My wife and I even flew up to eastern Washington this summer to see all the coulees, basalt, and ice age flood features. I have fallen in love with this area and the video is the icing on the cake! Hope to see more flying with “Nick on the Rock”!
REALLY nice! Great information (I noticed you 'hanging on', Nick :). Thanks
Just found these videos (2024), and watched all in a row. Very cool and was great to see and hear Nick get so excited about the different perspectives. Thanks for putting them all together.
A wise man once said: „You can not not learn!“ I try to learn something new every day and your wonderful videos help me with that! Thank you for sharing.
Nick is the best!
OMG, how am I just finding this?! Helicopters...You gotta love'em! They scare me but, still.
THANKS MARIA FOR PUTTING UP PART 1 OF "NICK ABOVE THE ROCKS". I AGREE WITH OTHER VIEWERS THAT THIS IS GREAT CONTENT AND THAT YOU ARE SHOWING NICK SOME NEW STUFF. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOTH OF YOU AND HOPE THIS IS ONE OF MANY VIDEOS WITH NICK. DOES HE HAVE ANY ROCK JOKES?
I'LL ASK HIM ABOUT THE ROCK JOKES THE NEXT TIME I TALK TO HIM.
Great video, have been a fan of Nicks short videos and longer lectures for a while. It must have been a blast having him with you and being able to point out or show him some of the sights that you are so familiar with. Excellent! Look forward to more of these collaborative type videos.
Very neat, can't wait for part 2!!
Have always wanted a geologist in the passenger seat of my car to tell me about the geology of our surroundings but never thought about an air trip. This is so cool! At the end you talked about The geologist in the Grand Canyon river run, another dream of mine! Have been interested in geology all my life.
We took that Grand Canyon trip ages ago - probably 1980s - and it’s remains one of the top 10 trips of my life. Recommended!
Geology and flying, a double treat. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for video.
I love both flying AND geology so this video really had my attention! Can't wait for part two.
Thanks Maria and Nick. Great views and informative discussion. Looking forward to part 2.
Wow 💕 great scenery nice to ride with you and Sir! 😊
I followed your channel a few years back until I had my fill of cherry drying, I later stumbled on Nick's channel and said to myself; "FlyingMAir and Nick Z should get together"! Little did I know it was a happening thing! I though I'd watched everything Nick on YT; now I'll need to visit these.
Great partnership, with both your local knowledge, his geological mind and your normal vantage point, along with the interesting areas to point to, makes this duo, a winning combination. That was an amazing explaination of the ancient, county sized, landslide and then you mentioning changes you'd seen within the last 2 years really fired up his interest levels shows you have much to teach HIM too.. Brilliant video as per normal and it will give you more information to pass on during other such flying videos to come..
Excited for you Nick. Never saw this til now, 10/08/2020! Lovely meeting the pilot.
Such great videos Maria. Thanks for sharing them.
Thank you Maria. I look forward to more.
Great video Maria! Appreciate your taking us along - and sharing your area's beautiful geology.
I was sitting in my living room watching other R44 content, and thought, "Oh shit a helicopter would be so rad for geology! I'd love to get Nick Zeitner up in a helicopter." As a fan of both of your content I put two and two together and though that would be a really cool cross over. *And it was already here.*
And there's more to come!
Great video :)
This is amazing, been watching WSU Geology video uploads for years, seeing the land pass by as they talk is almost like being there and gives me such a better mental image of central Washington. Just wonderfully bringing things into focus so much better since I haven't been to Washington since the 1980's.
These videos are very enjoyable, Thanks to the both of you!
Awesome!! Excited to see part 2 now.
Very interesting video, I suppose they are the Columbia River flood basalts? I'll have to read up on the geology of your place, or perhaps the next flight with Nick might go through the age of the formations? Thanks, Maria!
That was so interesting and so cool that he got excited seeing things that you see all the time! I'm excited for part 2 👍
He did get excited! That really gave me a thrill. I like getting people pumped up. Wait until Part 2 when I show him that slide at the ski resort.
@@FlyingMAir Maybe you could do a spin-off channel, Rocking out with Nick and Maria!
I actually have another idea for a spin-off channel, but I've got to think about it.
Two heros, one copter. Great idea!
A lot of quick facts I didn't know. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting flight! Loved it.
This is great. I wouldn't mind much longer videos like this. Thanks.
We're working on another shot at this. One of the cameras died during our first flight so I've got limited footage. I'm working on Part 2 now; it'll be out Sunday morning.
@@FlyingMAir i second that what Will typed, i was sad when this video ended, he knows alot about the area, not saying you dont Ms Maria!
I think you'll be sadder when Part 2 ends.... But I'm trying to arrange another flight with Nick so, with luck, there will be more to come.
@@FlyingMAir I'm glad more is coming
Very interesting, and a great flight, thanks Maria!..
Thanks, Maria! I'm a big fan of big Nick. Looking forward to #2.
Thank you very much Maria. The last video you posted with the repellers, I was looking at Stemilt thinking that was one hell of a slide some time. I have walked and driven over much of that slide area and Maria you actually live on a portion of it. If you go toward Alcoa and look at Jump-off ridge you will see many small slides along that area. People who live close to the ridge there have little or no idea of what danger they could be in at any moment.
The only kind of slides we have here are occasional rock slides usually caused by bighorn sheep on the cliffs. Small cascades of small rocks. The earth is solid along most of my road. The only exception is far removed from the cliffs, as you’ll see in the next video.
@@FlyingMAir I remember back in the late 80's when a trailer was covered and a child lost along 97A, yes this was due to excavation, but it happened, then there is the mass slide that happened on the coast some years back that was a result of excess rain fall. I have a friends who live at the the base of Jump-off ridge and have boulders in there backyards on occasion. These slides do happen, as is evidence by the slide that created Stimilt. It may not happen in our life time, but it happened before and will again. There is a huge outcrop along 97A that is told in the Indian lore that is the result of an earthquake many years ago, it pushed the land mass into the Columbia river, you can see it on any map, the highway makes a large curve around that point of land. Just because we don't see them as catastrophic now doesn't mean it won't happen at any time. Ground is never completely solid if it is on an incline, Jump[-off ridge is an incline, a very steep incline in many places. Look across the river to Badger Mountain, the flat below where Fancher Field is now came from some where, part of it has to do with the river eons ago, but well drillers talk about some of the debris they find many hundreds of feet down.
Great again, thanks for the links
What a great video! Throughly enjoyed it and look forward to the rest 😍
I'm # 10 on the comment section! Thank you Maria for your awesome videos!
Cool!
Thank you for showing the effects of all the past flood flows and the history of them. I really appreciate you have you genealogical guy with you, I have heard him a few times and really like his knowledge of this. This is so informative.
Best one so far.Really enjoyed it.
Much enjoyed - thank you Maria.:)
When i was at school 40issssssh years ago geology, geography and history did not interest me at all, but gradually as you get older these things become important to you and now I wish I listened more in class.
Fortunately, there are lots of resources on the Web for learning more. Nick's videos on UA-cam (linked in the description) are a great place to start. He does longer lectures, too.
The finger lakes are just like that I believe. Just gorgeous country!
Love your videos ❤️
Very cool. I've watched so many of his videos about Washington geology.
Fantastic idea!!
brilliant teacher can't wait for his next series, wish he would come to the uk.
I think he's working on that with the local public television station now...
I live near Dartmoor in the UK and it’s astonishing to think it was created by Volcanoes, as you drive towards Okehampton you can see the remnants of extinct millions of years old volcanoes. For most of its history and until recent history Dartmoor was covered in forest. The landscape for most of us is an enigma until you (excuse the pun) dig a little deeper.
@@UAPJedi yes i live near peak district ,if youv'e not seen this guy you should watch him facinating.
A friend just told me about your channel and I’m LOVING IT!!!! New subscriber here for sure. Keep up the good work...
Welcome!
Yay! My day is made!
My first flight in a R22 was just the same reaction by the Pilot “Man? How much do you weigh"! He had to pitch up quite a bit more!
R22s have a legal seat limit of 250 pounds (I think); it's 300 in R44s. Has to do with seat crushability in the event of a hard landing. I don't take passengers that weigh more than 275 for weight and balance issues. I'm not exactly a petite person and my weight up front counts, too.
So excited to see part 2
It’ll be out on Sunday.
Amazing video
Amazing info.
Amazing channel...found it by chance..
Amazing lady...
I have learned more this month alone than my entire high school years..
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. And any day you learn something new is a great day!
I'm freaking ecstatic to see this man.
More to come!
And, for the record, I bet he's more excited to see some of those rocks.
OK, how have I missed this? Subscribed.
👍🏻
Love ❤️ Wenatchee, I was their a few months ago.
Great footage! Ever get overflown by the Navy Growlers that fly through there? We can usually pick you up on radar... but not always. Fly safe!
My Crescent Bar video shows two of them flying by: ua-cam.com/video/NbZl0__DwPI/v-deo.html
Very interesting, thanks!
Yah! This is good!!!
probably the best video on UA-cam
Thanks! Tell your friends!
Flying on the west coast, I’d like a map application that could highlight areas over a certain elevation. Google searched but couldn’t quite find what I’m looking for.
I did a couple of geology units as part of my BSc. Around the same time, we had a holiday in New Zealand. I think I spent a lot of the time driving around with my mouth hanging open.
I felt like that the first time I drove through Sedona, Arizona.
So funny thanks nice trip
great..
Woohooo! Flying and geology I love it!
On a side note Maria, what was the make and model you flew at the Grand Canyon in 2004 .. how many passengers etc
I mostly flew a Bell 206L1 with a C30P conversion. We had a few Bell 206L3s, too. I think they were just starting to phase in Bell 407s back then; I'm not sure what they're flying now.
I would love to fly with you....big fan of yours....but...I live in st.louis.mo....lol...fly safe...
"The geology is absolutely staggering". -- Nick Zentner. "Nick Zentner is awesome." -- Paul Hoskin
Look Townies! now Nick's flying
Wow, what a treat...
Thank you very much.
You know, I am wondering if The Good Lord would bless you with a multi camera set up where you can see more of the scenery around you...
It’s good as is, but that sounds really cool.
I’d prefer it if the good Lord would bless me with a new helicopter that didn’t come with a hefty loan.
Fun. Co-synergy.
Those interested in geology should see Nick's lectures on formation of the Rockies and paleomagnetism, here on UA-cam.
I keep up with the ratings of friends as they move up the "pilot ladder" in their career by checking the FAA pilot database periodically. Curiously, I have not been able to find a listing for you in the FAA pilot database. Any idea why not?
I found a listing for me.
Notification squad! ❤
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way to short!! This is awesome though!
This helicopter flight has some nice low flying sernery at least in this first section of theis longer video so fare.
They are not to block off other property weather public or private land from you getting to it, you have the right to reasonable access, weather they put the road in or someone else. Must be a politician or a friend to political connection. Special privilege that can break the rules.
Wow Nick never expected him to show up in a helicopter
I never expected him to fit! I didn't realize he's such a big guy!