YouTube Flying Videos by Jan Nademlejnsky

515 YouTube Flying Videos by Jan Nademlejnsky

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515. Return Flight from Merritt Via Mamit & Logan Lakes. Merritt Apr 4, 2025

A short stop at the sunny Merritt airport, after a cold flight from Kamloops (Video #514), gave me a chance to warm up before continuing my journey. The first leg took me over the city, offering a view of its layout and features. I then passed over the small village of Lower Nicola and followed the route to Mamit Lake, nestled in a spectacular valley. Flying over the small village of Long Lake, I crossed the recreational areas of Paska and Face Lakes. The features and buildings were still well hidden under the snow. Heading toward Greenstone Mountain for a flyover and exploration, I encountered sudden and unexpected heavy turbulence, which prompted me to keep my distance. Overall, the entire Kamloops-Merritt-Kamloops trip was 182 km (113 mi) of pure excitement. This is part 2 of 2. My flight to Merritt is featured in Video #514.

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514. Fantastic Flight Via Nicola Valley to Merritt Airport. Kamloops Apr 4, 2025

This is one of the most scenic trips while traveling on Highway 5A through Nicola Valley to Merritt, BC. It is important to have the sun at your back. Equally thrilling is flying through the same valley. The countryside is spectacular—often weather-challenging but incredibly rewarding when successful. It was a day of perfect fun, even though it was on the colder side. This is part 1 of 2. My continued journey back home is featured in video #515.

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513. Flight NW of Mt Savona and Tobiano. Kamloops Mar 29, 2025

Another remarkable flight showcasing the exceptional natural beauty surrounding us. Fully appreciate the breathtaking views from above, complementing your experience from the ground up. A detailed look at the Tobiano Golf and Residential area highlights its distinctive and unique topography.

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512. Flight to Duffy and Tunkwa Lakes, Mt Savona and Tobiano. Kamloops Mar 22, 2025

Another beautiful day and a flight to the lesser-known Duffy Lake area. I then continued to Leighton and Tunkwa Lakes to check on the ice fishing. These are very nice places to visit or go camping. A large cloud convinced me to move out of its way, which brought me over Mount Savona. The last leg took me over Pat and Morgan Lakes, where I spotted several fishermen in their boats having fun. I crossed the famous Tobiano Golf and Residence Resort, located in a very interesting natural setting with complex geographic features. Of course, I could not miss checking on my favorite Thompson River sandbars. They are always amazing and ever-changing.

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511. Spectacular Flight to Walhachin Area. Kamloops Mar 14, 2025

The flight into the intriguing geological formations of the Walhachin area was nothing short of spectacular. Initially, the sky was completely gray, but it suddenly cleared around the airport, signaling the perfect opportunity to take to the skies. While the journey began with a few bumps, the conditions eventually became manageable.

I navigated cautiously, keeping a watchful eye on the intimidating bands of clouds flanking both sides of Kamloops Lake, determined to avoid being drawn into them. On the way back, rain appeared on one side, prompting me to cross north of the lake to steer clear of potential danger—and to protect my fully exposed cameras. All in all, it was a remarkable day of flying.

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510. The Shortest Flight and the Worst Take off Turbulence. Kamloops Mar 6, 2025

The weather forecast and actual conditions appeared excellent, but reality turned out to be the complete opposite. A cold gale hit me from the side—twice—sudden and unexpected, while I was still accelerating on the ground. I knew right away that this flight was going to be interesting.

The air turbulence was severe just above the ground and continued to intensify. I looked around but couldn't find any reason for what was happening, nor any indication it would improve with time. Before reaching the western threshold of the runway, I decided not to push my luck and turned back for home.

The landing was tough. The back wheels touched down on the pavement while the front wheel was still hovering just above the ground. Suddenly, a crosswind burst hit. The front wheel landed slightly at an angle, which triggered the trike's infamous “Duck Walk.” My large Lexan windshield split vertically down the center into two pieces. I needed to replace the windshield anyway, as it had too many scratches causing star reflections in bright sunlight or snow. It was really interesting flight, but no fun this time

509. Exploring Paul Lake Area, S Thompson River and Kamloops City. Feb 28, 2025

This was one of the best flights of my life. Perfect flying conditions and breathtaking nature made my day unforgettable. I passed over Harper Ski Hill and made two loops above Paul Lake. That area was still in the grip of full-blown winter, even though the temperature was +7°C, warmer than it had been at the airport during my takeoff. I spotted people ice fishing and was amazed by the spectacular patterns created by ice fishing activities and natural ice cracks.

From there, I ventured off the beaten path, exploring several areas before arriving in Pritchard. This marked the start of my most popular flying corridor as I headed back toward Kamloops. The South Thompson River valley is a stunning natural masterpiece, perfectly complementing my joyful flight.

Finally, I soared above Kamloops City, flying in all the key landmarks. Of course, I couldn’t miss my absolute favorite, the Thompson River sandbars. What a super day it was!

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508. Exploring the Most Beautiful Nature Area in Kamloops: NW Ridge, Battle Bluff, Frederick, Viewpoints and Hiking Trails, Kamloops, Feb 23, 2025

I had to change my plan just a few minutes after takeoff due to sudden and serious turbulence, which gave me quite a workout. Eventually, I ended up exploring the beautiful NW Ridge area. It is popular with both leisure and serious hikers. Check out how it looks from the air!

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507. Flying to Knutsford Area, Ajax, Downtown, Sun Rivers, Mt Peter & Paul, Battle Bluff and more.