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554. Scenic North Thompson Valley Flight from Kamloops to Barriere and Back. February 24, 2026

It’s always a pleasure to fly above the North Thompson River. The landscape is diverse and beautiful in every season, and the route provides some emergency‑landing possibilities, something rare in the Kamloops region.


553. Stunning Views, Rough Ride: Flying Lac Le Jeune, Brigade Lake, Knutsford and Downtown. Kamloops Feb 12, 2026

The weather seemed perfect at first, but the turbulence quickly changed the mood. It was far from a relaxing flight, even if the scenery here is always flawless

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552. Turbulent Flight in South Thompson Valley and NW Ridge. Kamloops Feb 6, 2026

My 79th birthday flight carried me along the South Thompson River valley toward Chase, until low cloud asked for a turn back over the Riverside Golf area. The air stayed restless but never harsh, a steady reminder of winter’s presence. On the way home I crossed the Dewdrop, northwest of the airport, where the terrain and light came together in a quiet, picturesque moment. It became a memorable 125 km journey.

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551. Perfect Flight to Sun Peaks Ski Resort and Paul Lake Area. January 16, 2026

It was one of my best flying days ever, with a perfectly blue sky and no turbulent air. The aerial views were spectacular and captured the natural beauty of the Kamloops area. The main feature was Sun Peaks ski resort, which is the second largest ski area in Canada. I made several passes around the mountains, showing the vastness of that recreational complex. I then continued in a straight line toward Paul Lake, and I was surprised to see that it still appeared to have open water. While processing my GPS flight track, I noticed that in one section I had a 57 km (35 mi) tailwind. I didn’t feel a thing.

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550. Kamloops North Ridge, Unpleasant Turbulence. Jan 14, 2026

Nature’s winning 4 - 2. Four rough turbulence hits in my last six flights. It was bad again. My original plan to fly to Sun Peaks ski resort was cut short in just first 15 minutes. It looked so peaceful and I was very exciting to have fun.

With no wind and no temperature differences, why is there turbulence? Here is why:

Mechanical turbulence that lingers

Even with no current wind at the surface, earlier winds can leave behind uneven pockets of air, especially around terrain like the hills and ridges around Kamloops, Paul Lake, or the Thompson valley. The atmosphere doesn’t reset instantly

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549: Perfect Flight to Savona Mt, Tobiano, Cherry Creek, Kamloops DT. January 6, 2026

At last, a nearly perfect day for flying, and it truly paid off. I loved this flight. I followed the south shore of Kamloops Lake, taking in the beautiful terrain that defines our region. The lake lies in a deep valley surrounded by intricate natural formations.

The video highlights Cherry Creek, Tobiano dramatic valleys and steep slopes, the north side of Savona, and the impressive 5000‑foot Mount Savona. It captures a striking bird’s‑eye view of different parts of Kamloops with its rich and complex geography

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548. Beautiful Flight in NW Kamloops. January 2, 2026

I was losing confidence in the weather after three straight flights through heavy turbulence. This day looked no different from the others — the forecast, the sky, the wind all repeating themselves — and it made me uneasy. But in the end, the air surprised me, and the flight turned into something I genuinely enjoyed.

I followed the North Thompson River up toward Heffley Creek, drifted back south, and swung west across the North Ridge. From there I turned south again, crossing Kamloops Lake toward Cherry Creek. I wandered over the snow‑covered sandbars along the river. For a 100‑km flight, it was wonderfully fun

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