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341. Flying
to Chase, Apr 6, 2021
Very good flight east through South Thompson Rive valley, one of the
most scenic area in
340. Very Unpleasant Flight in Pure Turbulence, March
31, 2021
After several days of serious winds, this day was totally calm with blue
sky and +8C. I was really looking forward to my cross country flight, but it
was quickly clear that it will not happen. I was bouncing like yoyo as soon as
I took off. I was in one continual turbulence which eventually made me
nauseated. Four days before I flew on commercial flight (as passenger) in heavy
turbulence, which was my second worse turbulence on commercial flight. I become
air sick which I felt for 3 days. My flight only multiplied that sick in
stomach feeling. At least I have very good video from just 30 min flight.
339. Very
Nice Flight to
I took advantage of perfect weather to fly through spectacular BC countryside.
338.
Flying in
I attempted to fly this valley several times already, but the non
cooperating weather always changed my plans. I was lucky this time. It is very
nice area which I explored on motorcycle from ground up. It was time to do it
from the air. The valley is usually very windy with crazy turbulence, because
the air is compressed into narrow and winding trough. One of my 4 cameras did
not record anything, so I lost one view, but I still have nice video into
classical music.
Pictures
337. Flying
to Knutsford and North Ridge. Heavy Turbulence, Mar 2, 2021
It was decent day for flying with no wind at the Kamloops airport. I had
an ambitious plan, which was quickly changed when I entered worsening
turbulence. Kamloops has own unique
micro weather, which is very unpredictable and challenging. The countryside is
extremely beautiful with complex terrain. Several valleys are joining in one
point right in downtown. This alone is usually not very good for predictable
fun. Well, regardless, it was very good flight and I have this video to prove
it.
336. Flying
form Cache Creek in Exciting Flight, Feb 21, 2021
I was getting anxious to go back after 40 minutes flight from Kamloops.
I did not want the weather change on me. I was already experiencing unpleasant
turbulence when flying in.
I met another ultralight pilot there, Daniel Berwin who landed after me.
He decided to follow me a bit and take some aerial pictures. It was nice
change, because it is just 2nd opportunity in my life to fly with
somebody. Another excitement happened in about 10 minutes in my flight when I
spotted another plane (Cessna) well down under me flying to Cache Creek. He
really sucked the air from my track resulting good bump. I started in -2C in
Kamloops landed in +6C in Cache Creek and +8C back in Kamloops. It was very
good and exciting day.
335. Flying
to Tobiano, Walhachin and Cache Creek. Good Turbulence, Feb 21, 2021
This was the first leg of my 1.5 hour flight to Cache Creek. I flew via
golf and residential area high above Kamloops Lake, Tobiano and down in the
valley on the end of Kamloops Lake, Savona. I continued in the complex valley
of winding South Thompson River creating spectacular scenery. I flew over small
historic village situated high above the river valley, Walhachin. I continued
towards Ashcroft through to deep canyon of South Thompson River, but I felt in
my bones that it would not be smooth sailing. The complex terrain and shifted
winds create unpredictable flying conditions. Eventually, I had enough of
bouncing around and got out before it would be too late. The Cache Creek
Airport and its location are a bit intimidating. First it looks very small from the air
especially when flying from Kamloops with such large airport runway. Secondly
the location in the middle of the mountain slope creates good crosswinds and up
or downdrafts by winds from the perpendicular valley. I met there another
pilot, Daniel Berwin with his Zenair bird. We exchanged few Covid distant words
and experiences. He followed me on my way back and took several pictures from
his ultralight. It was nice.
334.
Beautiful Winter Flight in Beautiful Wintery Kamloops, Feb 16, 2021
Finally, after several windy days of real winter in Kamloops, there was
no wind and temperature just below freezing. It was beautiful flight after
morning snow starting to melt on sunny sides. The contrast between the snow and
bare surfaces creates unique enhancement of the Kamloops very complex
topography.
333. Flying in Fresh Snow to Kamloops Juniper Ridge and
Area, Feb 6, 2021
It was gorgeous day after overnight fresh show, blue sky and above
freezing temperature. I took off downwind (~13 km/h) west, turned to east in
totally calm air and in about 200 m higher I got into serious tail wind of up
to 45 km/h from west. The wind was flowing simultaneously from opposite
direction within short elevation difference. I flew over Juniper Ridge
subdivision, which looks very flat from the air, but it is actually very hilly
and assuming also challenging to drive those steep streets in winter. I
explored Rose Hill and Knutsford area too. It was very good flight.
Pictures
332.
Experience with “GoPro Hero 9 Black” as a Prime Camera for Unrestricted Frontal
View, Feb 2, 2021
I sold my GoPro Hero 7 and
replaced the front full view camera with the latest GoPro Hero 9 Black. The
reason is Hero 9 horizon lock to prevent horizon tilt when turning. Tilting
horizon is annoying in my videos, so I always switch in those moments to side
camera views. Well, the horizon lock did not work very well and actually it was
very bad. I could use only few clips from this miracle Hero 9 camera. I return
the Hero 9 back to store. Now, I need to buy another Hero 7 Black. I am showing
examples of badness and my interpretation of how this horizon lock would not
work in my case. I was hoping for steady “Super stabilized” views, so I could
run video 4x faster without any distractions. I am sorry to report that the
result was totally unacceptable. This is excellent camera for other
application, but not for what I wanted it for. For that purpose Hero 7 Black is
far superior. If you are considering to buying it for flying then you should
watch this video.
331.
Following North Ridge to Harper Ski Hill in Heavy Turbulence, Feb 2, 2021
I sold my
GoPro Hero 7 and replaced the front full view camera with the latest GoPro Hero
9 Black. The reason is H9 horizon lock to prevent horizon tilt when turning.
This was annoying in my videos, so I always switched at those moments to side
camera views. Well, it did not work very well and actually it was very bad. I
could use only few clips from this miracle camera. I return the Hero 9 back to
store. Now, I wish to buy back my Hero 7 Black camera. I am looking. I will
post me experience and example, why this camera is no good for aviation at
least for full camera view without any part of airplane in the view. It was
expensive experiment for me. I sold my like new camera cheap and most likely I
will pay more and most likely for abused and bruised camera.
It was
beautiful and calm (!) day, but not for long. Within of about 5 minutes it
started kicking up and down. It was getting progressively worse on the way
back. I was looking for some smoother air level, but there was nothing
available for me. When I crossed the N Thompson River west, the peace returned
again. At least I have good video.
330. Flying over North and South Thompson Rivers, Jan 29, 2021
I have very
good video from cold flight. We had some traces of new snow, which makes the
surrounding scenery more contrasting and more interesting.
329.
Kamloops Aerial Photos: Peterson Creek, Downtown, North Shore, Brock -
Slideshow, Jan 20, 2021
Pictures
taken from the top (south) of Peterson Creek in small increments through
downtown then west up to airport. Pictures are from video # 327
Pictures
328. Beautiful Nicola Valley Aerial Photos
- Slideshow, Jan 20, 2021
Pictures
taken only in Nicola Valley during the flight shown in video # 327
Pictures
327. Low Flight through the most Beautiful
Valley in Kamloops Region, Jan 20, 2021
It was an
excellent, but a bit chilly flying day. I tried several times before to fly low
in the Nicola Valley, but it was always very drafty a of course unpredictable.
I was lucky this time. This is one of the most scenic roads in BC and
especially on motorcycle. It looks so peaceful from the road, but it is totally
different from the air due to the complex terrain causing unpredictable winds
and wind flows. I have very good video from one hour flight at 90 to 140 km/h ground
speed.
326.
Cloud Challenge to Keep within Clear Sky, Jan 15, 2021
The airport
area was without clouds when I took off. As soon as I was above their level I
could see that it would be wise to stay within that hole only. The clouds
eventually cleared on the west side and open up also south. I flew over Ajax
mine, Tobiano and sandbars. The flying conditions were very interesting. I could
see just peaks of the Kamloops landmarks poking through to cotton balls. It was
warmer by 5C just under the clouds then by the river. The ground was calm, but
40 km/h wind at 5000’.
325. Following South
Ridge to Buse Hill and North Ridge to Sandbars. Turbulent Air, Jan 15, 2021
Finally
after 16 days of warm, but very windy weather, the Mother Nature finally
brought crispy, blue sky and no wind day. Masses of people enjoyed this sudden
change together with several local flyers. I was planning to go for low and
close aerial exploration of Buse Hill which looks very cool on its north side.
I soon discovered that I would be lucky if I even make it there. The air was
very bumpy with many very sudden kicks and pushes, which took a bit of optimism
from my joy. I made it there, but I did not dare to go any close to it. The
flight on the way back was not any better. I saw 9 wild horses on at the foot
of North Ridge. I finished my flight with a victory lap over the river delta
sand bars. They are amazing creation of nature, which could be seen only from
the above, high just enough to see the underwater formations. When I landed I
found out that my full view, front mounted camera refused to record. Those
cameras are not very reliable. It was very good day anyway.
324. CBC Radio
Interview with Me, Jan 7, 2021
This is
radio interview with me about my flying in Kamloops. I turned it into a slide
show to make it more enjoyable to watch. It was very good and I am happy how it
turned out.