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439. Scenic Flight from Vernon to Kamloops in Extreme Turbulence. Part 2 of 2, May 31, 2023

The return leg from Vernon to Kamloops was very interesting to say it mildly. I was mega challenge of extreme conditions in my experience so far: Terrible turbulence and landing into strong gusty wind, which was not forecasted.

I chose more scenic road through the Falkland Valley. This area is known for strong and sudden bursts of wind. There is even sign on highway warning drivers from strong winds. It gave me full work out and tested my skills, and will to live. It was 20 minutes of swearing and wishing not to be there. It topped up the landing into totally unpredicted gusty wind of 28-44 km/h (17-27 mph) wind. The original forecast was 6-8 km/h (4-5 mph).

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438. Direct and Peaceful Flight to Vernon, Part 1 of 2. May 31, 2023

I was considering this flight to neighboring airport in Vernon for several years now. It was definitely out of my comfort zone, not because of distance or terrain, but the unpredictable flying conditions. The terrain between Kamloops and Vernon is combination of mountains, large lakes, many complexly laid valleys and large open spaces. This creates ripe conditions for multidirectional and gusty winds and of course turbulence too. The terrain is spectacular, which was the main attraction for me.

I was up in the air at 6:15 am to avoid heat changes from cold(er) morning to hot noon, which brings turbulence. I chose straight line flight over the mountains to Vernon and more scenic route through the Falkland Valley on the way back. The sun position was also the factor to get better light condition for my video cameras. Well, the return leg was very interesting to say it mildly. I was mega challenge of extreme conditions in my experience so far: Terrible turbulence and landing into strong gusty wind, which was not forecasted.

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437. Flight to Barriere, Whitecroft, Barnhartvale, 180 km of Beauty. May 16, 2023

This was another beautiful flight through less traveled areas. I followed the North Thompson River up to McLure ferry and then over the mountains to Barriere. The next leg led me to Whitecroft, small village near Sun Peaks. I followed the narrow valley filled with all kind of green colors.  The nature is fully transformed now from the dark winter colors to bright greens. The third leg of my 180 km long flight was to Buse Lake area in Barnhartvale area. The Buse Lake is completing its summer transformation into purple/red color.

I tried many times for several years to fly close to the Rock Needle of Buse Hill, but the weather conditions had always different plans. It looked promising this time, but my main, full view camera battery died. I flew close, but still encounter unpleasant turbulence there. I completed my journey above the south side of the South Thompson River and recording views of Barnhartvale, Juniper Ridge and Kamloops Sahali area.  Other areas to see are Brocklehurst, Batchelor Heights, Westsyde, Ida Lane hill, North Thompson River valley residential areas.

 

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436. Flight to Sun Peaks, Chase and High Water Level of South Thompson River. May 19, 2023

Beautiful flight to quickly changing Sun Peaks from winter ski paradise to green mountain playground. I continued to small village Chase, which is start of South Thompson River. I flew over the river which is spilling over in some areas; annual cycle from very low at over high water levels.

It is interesting to compare the river valley character between those two extremes. See my video # 432 from Apr 14, 2023 for comparison.

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435. Return Flight from Cache Creek to Kamloops, May 11 2023

This is the second part (video #434) of my trip to Cache Creek to see the flooding situation there. The flight is threading through very interesting geographical nature with beauty in every direction.

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434. Flight to Cache Creek to Check the River Flooding Situation. Kamloops, May 11 2023

It was an interesting flight in the Thompson and Bonaparte river valleys to see the flooding river conditions. Small town of Cache Creek was already affected by damaging flood and expecting additional flood by Bonaparte River. I flew over Ashcroft and Cache Creek from south to north. I landed at local and to me intimidating and challenging airport with unpredictable weather and thermal conditions. I had to land to change battery of my video camera. Whole area changed already from dry brown and brownish color to increasingly green colors from nature fast spring awakening.

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433. Following Tranquille Canyon to Fire Devastated Red & Sparks Lakes Areas, Deadman Valley, Walhachin, Tobiano… Apr 27, 2028

I was considering this flight for several years now, but the terrain looks and is very intimidating. The gold containing Tranquille Creek is running in very deep, steep and narrow canyon. Definitively any mechanical or even environmental failure would be total disaster in that hostile environment. I started early in the morning to limit my exposure to expected turbulence, but it was still not relaxing flight. The strong headwind created mechanical turbulence behind and around the hills. This combined with warm and cold sides of the canyon created very good turbulence. Well, I made it through! It is very nice in the Red Lake area, which follows the Sparks Lake. The Sparks Lake became “famous” in June 2021 when someone set forest on fire. It was hell on earth: 52 buildings, over 90,000 ha of forest gone, and millions spent on aerial and ground fire fighting. It was terrible summer even for us living 40 km away from it.

The sky was very clear and visibility perfect so you could see the Costal Mountain Ridge still covered in snow. Covered also Deadman Valley, Walhachin area, Savona, Pat Lake, Tobiano, Cherry Creek, South Thompson River sand bars, Tranquille Farm.

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432. Complete South Thompson River, Low Water Level Aerial Survey, Kamloops, Apr 14, 2023

Here is my aerial survey of all South Thompson River from Chase to Kamloops delta. I wanted to capture the 2023 lowest water level in that river.

It was very nice and interesting flight. I received warning form the Kamloops Flight Services about ash from Russian (Kamchatka) volcano 4,800 km away. Eventually I had an experience with that strange phenomena. I saw two big snow falling areas in my path which could be dangerous with very strong winds. That cold air is usually sucked into my sun heated warmer air where I was. I experienced it already once and I don’t care for any repetition. I noticed when editing my videos that the snow area was actually very local ash fall. I noticed it on my camera and my windshield was very dusty. The sky was very diverse and interesting. Unpleasant flight against early morning rising sun with poor visibility turned out to be fun flight from Chase to Kamloops. https://youtu.be/Y4S70MYuQKM

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431. Kamloops from the Air in Heavy Turbulence, Apr 11, 2023

I wanted to document extremely low water level in whole South Thompson River. I did the second half of it in my video 429 from March 20, 2023.

I did not make it too far this time, because of very strong and unpleasant turbulence.  I was getting air sick and I did not want to push my luck. I had to give up. I hope I could make it soon. I brought very interesting video from around the Kamloops city.

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430. Flight to Lac Le Jeune and Detail Survey of Kamloops Sandbars, Kamloops Mar 29, 2023

I flew over scenic road to Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park, campground and residential area. While Kamloops valley is practically snow free and in spring like weather, the area south is still in full winter mode. I turned SE to Knutsford area, over Paterson Creek canyon to Kamloops downtown. I then followed South Thompson River to its delta to Kamloops Lake. I made over 50 km above those spectacular sand bars. The river water level is in its seasonal lowest point so the sand beaches and the sandbars areas are enormous. They will disappear under water in June to August with not unusual flood in lower city elevations. I documented special twist to crop circles. By the SW of river delta. If you have chance to watch this video on TV then you will not regret it. You will not see it again as it is, because they are always changing and slowly disappearing with the spring runoff.

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429. Checking Low Water Level of North and South Thompson Rivers, Kamloops Mar 20, 2023

Kamloops probably reached to lowest river level this season. It is really low. Spring and spring temperatures are here which started snow melting from the mountain and high elevation regions. I wanted to capture this event which is only possible to se from the air and preferably from low elevation. I flew east 43 km (27 mi), past the Monte Creek above of the South Thompson River. I also used a clip insert from June 24, 2012 when rivers water level was just peaking out for comparison. After that, I turner NW towards McLure by North Thompson River. I changed my direction due to turbulence. I flew instead over Pinantan and Paul Lakes and over the Lyons Lake to the “end of civilization” of North Thompson River. I followed the rivers to airport which was 72 km (45 mi) away.

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428. Flying to Buse Lake in no Fun Turbulence. Mar 16, 2023

I have been trying 11 years to do close up of Buse Hill rock face needle, but the flying conditions had been too dangerous to do it. The turbulence was too much for my fun even far away from the hill. I toured above several Kamloops subdivisions, like Valleyview, Dallas, NE river shore cliffs, Sun Rivers, Batchelor Hills, North Ridge… I am also showing detail views of spectacular nature creation, sand bars of South Thompson River delta. It is my favorite area to fly, because it is always different. This is the only way to see it and also to see what is under water too.

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427. Flying to Harper Ranch, Campbell Creek Rd to Knutsford, Ajax, Afton, Cherry Creek, Kamloops, Mar 9, 2023

I ventured a bit behind the hills in area which might not be very well known. All this is presented with easy listening music. You could see: Brock, North Shore, Sun Rivers, North Ridge with Mt Peter & Paul, Harper Ranch Dallas, Barnhartvale, Campbell Creek, Shumway Lake valley, Knutsford, Ajax mine, Jacko Lake, Afton mine, Cherry Creek area, South Thompson River sand bars.

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426. Flying to Harper Ski Hill in very Good Turbulence. Kamloops Mar 3, 2023

Beautiful, but turbulent flight to Kamloops area 2nd largest ski hill. 

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425. Flying over the City. Short, Intro Video. Kamloops Feb 11, 2023

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424. Flying over East of City, Valleyview, Dallas, Barnhartvale and then Sun Rivers, North Shore and Brock. Kamloops Feb 11, 2023

This is the second part of my detailed city fly over.

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423. Flying in Survey Pattern over South Side of City, Kamloops Feb 15, 2023

It decided to do detail fly over the south side of Kamloops city in a survey type of track pattern. This covers the largest and the hilliest part of Kamloops. It shows our diverse and very complex terrain which must really challenge for the city planners and maintainers. The video is result of 93 km over that city section.

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422. Flying to Beautiful Area of Walhachin. Kamloops, Feb 9, 2023

It was beautiful winter day to have some good fun in the air. Sunny sky and temperature above freezing added to that special mood. The Walhachin area has very interestingly carved winding river banks, looking like being made by a machine. The flight to that place goes through many natural wonders looking spectacular from the ground and the air. Places to see from 113 km long flight: North Shore, Domtar, river junction, Aberdeen, Dufferin, Afton mine, Cherry Creek area, Tobiano, hoodoos, Balancing Rock, Savona, Thompson River rec areas, Walhachin, South Thompson River delta sand bars…

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421. Flying with the Clouds. Kamloops, Jan 15, 2023

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Another interesting flying conditions: Heavy, multi-layer clouds, blue sky, bright sunshine, dark ground areas. I covered North Ridge, Batchelor area, North Thompson River, Westsyde, Mt Mara, Tranquille Creek valley, Lac du Bois Area. The Tranquille-Criss Creek, normally deep and steep valley was under clouds. This created very interesting visual effect. See also nice Sundog (Halo) effect in the clouds

I had interesting moment before my landing when looking for entry hole in the clouds. I had to ask the control tower to check it for me, which they did. It was difficult to see anything except very bright white fluffs reflecting the sun directly into my face. Another moment happened while I was taking pictures above Batchelor subdivision where I was hit with sudden and strong updraft, which almost ripped the control bar from my hand. It was fun and interesting flight.

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 420. Flying with the Clouds. Kamloops, Jan 15, 2023

This video has no background music.

Another interesting flying conditions: Heavy, multi-layer clouds, blue sky, bright sunshine, dark ground areas. I covered North Ridge, Batchelor area, North Thompson River, Westsyde, Mt Mara, Tranquille Creek valley, Lac du Bois Area. The Tranquille-Criss Creek, normally deep and steep valley was under clouds. This created very interesting visual effect. See also nice Sundog (Halo) effect in the clouds

I had interesting moment before my landing when looking for entry hole in the clouds. I had to ask the control tower to check it for me, which they did. It was difficult to see anything except very bright white fluffs reflecting the sun directly into my face. Another moment happened while I was taking pictures above Batchelor subdivision where I was hit with sudden and strong updraft, which almost ripped the control bar from my hand. It was fun and interesting flight.

 

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