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573. Flight to Little Fort and Forced to Return Due to Rain on My Planned Route, Jul 3, 2026

Excellent flight to the Little Fort area, though I was forced to return due to rain on my planned route west. The area south of Little Fort is visually unique, especially this day with several layers of cloud stacked overhead. It looked almost like flying over the Amazon Valley—so green and full of life, in sharp contrast to my previous flight in the southern Interior where the wild areas showed almost no green. Overall, it was a beautiful 183 km (114 mi) flight.

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572. Adventure Flight through the rugged Nicola River Valley to Ashcroft via Merritt, Jun 23, 2026

It was a perfect day for exploring new places from the air. The first leg carried me through the always beautiful Nicola Valley to the Merritt airport for a short stop. After flying over the small city of Merritt, I followed the lush green corridor of the Nicola River and Highway 8 to Spences Bridge area.

The gentle countryside soon gave way to the raw, dramatic nature of a narrow and deeply cut valley without any still naturally green areas. The east slopes sat in heavy shadow while the west slopes warmed in the sun, a combination that can easily spark turbulence. Several converging valleys met in complex junctions that offered little reassurance doe to possibility of seriously confusing air flows. Even so, the weather held, and the flying conditions were nearly perfect.

The experience is difficult to capture in words. I may well be the first to document these low‑level aerial views of this region. I passed over Spences Bridge and continued through the intimidating Thompson River valley to Ashcroft for a slow, deliberate flight. The final leg returned to calming terrain as the Thompson River valley opened toward Savona, Tobiano, and Kamloops. A total of 255 km (158 mi) of unforgettable flying. Photos

571. Very Turbulent Flight to Check the Results of the Stump Lake Area Fire. Jun 18, 2026

I flew out to assess the fire damage shortly after the crews extinguished it. This area is normally stunning, especially now with everything so green and full of life. I took off early hoping to avoid turbulence, but the air was rough and twice I was lifted from my seat by sudden jolts. From the air the burn zone looks small, though the water bombers worked for hours to contain it. You could clearly see how close it came to the nearby homes.

570. Excellent Northern Clearwater and Raft Mountain Flight with Exceptional Scenery. Jun 13, 2026

The North Thompson River valley is filled with beauty, which amplifies the joy of spending time in the air above it. Key points along this journey included Barriere, Little Fort, Clearwater, and Spahats Falls. I originally planned to fly over only the three southern waterfalls. I didn’t have enough fuel to reach the region’s main attraction, Helmcken Falls.

Ground visibility was challenging because of the early morning deep shadows on the west-facing slopes contrasting with the bright light on the opposite side. Both my eyes and the cameras struggled to capture the scenery hidden in those dark canyons.

On my way back south, I noticed a well‑snow‑covered peak on the east side. I decided to fly toward it for a closer look. This became the highlight of the entire flight: seeing Mount Raft, rising to 2,440 metres (8,006 feet), in full morning beauty along with its surrounding terrain.

I turned home with better sun conditions, which made it easier to appreciate the landscape on the return leg. It was a superb flight.

569. Morning Flight to Deadman Falls via Tobiano, Savona, Deadman River Valley, Jun 8, 2026

Adventurous flight to Deadman Falls covering 155 km (96 mi) of very complex terrain with deep valleys, high ridges, and many lakes. The first leg was more or less in a north–south direction, which helped avoid direct sunlight in my face. Flying in and above the deep valley brought another challenge: the dark, cold shade on the east slopes and the already heated sunny slopes on the opposite side. It was a perfect setup for strong turbulence.

It was a very good and cold flight, but not a relaxing one. Turbulence and strong wind flows kept me vigilant, always anticipating any potentially dangerous downdrafts.

568. Exploring Huge Areas of Shuswap Lake, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Jun 2, 2026, Part 2 of 2

My video #566 shows the north shore of Shuswap Lake flown directly into the blinding morning sun. I didn’t have much fun there because I could barely see anything. I decided to repeat a similar flight while avoiding the easterly direction as much as possible. This is the result, mapping the fantastic nature around us, lucky people.

Key points along the route shown in video # 567 (part 1 of 2) included Buse Hill, Monte Lake, Westwold, Falkland, Armstrong, and a landing in Salmon Arm to top up my fuel. The countryside is absolutely incredible.

This video (Part 2 of 2) covers Salmon Arm, Salmon River, Rosemond Lake, Mara Lake, highlights of Sicamous, the houseboat Mecca, the northeast section of Shuswap Lake, and the north shore with all its attractions below. I continued to Squilax by Little Shuswap Lake, then to McGillivray Lake, Sun Peaks ski resort, Paul Lake, and finally Kamloops airport.

I covered 309 km (192 mi), which was my longest flight so far and the longest stretch of pure fun. The weather was almost perfect with calm flying most of the time.

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567. Exploring Huge Areas of Shuswap Lake, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Jun 2, 2026, Part 1 of 2

My previous video #566 shows the north shore of Shuswap Lake flown directly into the blinding morning sun. I didn’t have much fun there because I could barely see anything. I decided to repeat a similar flight while avoiding the easterly direction as much as possible. This is the result, mapping the fantastic nature around us, lucky people.

Key points along the route included Buse Hill, Monte Lake, Westwold, Falkland, Armstrong, and a landing in Salmon Arm to top up my fuel. The countryside is absolutely incredible.

My next video #568 (Part 2 of 2) covers Salmon Arm, Salmon River, Rosemond Lake, Mara Lake, highlights of Sicamous, the houseboat Mecca, the northeast section of Shuswap Lake, and the north shore with all its attractions below. I continued to Squilax by Little Shuswap Lake, then to McGillivray Lake, Sun Peaks ski resort, Paul Lake, and finally Kamloops airport.

I covered 309 km (192 mi), which was my longest flight so far and the longest stretch of pure fun. The weather was almost perfect with calm flying most of the time.

566. Record Flight to NE Shuswap Lake, Sicamous, Mara Lake, Salmon Arm, Chase .., May 28, 2026

A flying milestone today. I traced 282 km (175 mi) from Kamloops to the Shuswap Lake region, following the north shore before looping south through Sicamous, Salmon Arm, and Chase. After three failed attempts, the nature finally opened the door for this adventure. The eastbound leg came with harsh morning sun and sharp reflections off the water, but everything beyond that felt like a reward. The landscape was bright and green, the air calm, and the whole scene almost festive. A super fun flight.

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565. A Challenging Flight across the Complex Terrain surrounding Adams Lake. May 21, 2026

It was an adventure of adventures, one that will stay with me for a long time. I was surprised by the terrain complexity and by the high mountain ridges still fully covered with snow. The main features were Barriere, North Barriere Lake, Adams Lake, Sun Peaks, Heffley Lakes, and everything else along my 255 km (158 mi) route.

Adams Lake, a 65 km (40 mi) long and very deep lake, is an impressive landmark. The 2023 wildfire scars have permanently marked its banks. Another highlight was seeing Sun Peaks without snow, viewed from the east side.

564. Turbulent Flight to Paul Lake, Shuswap Lake, Chase and South Thompson River May 4, 2026

My original ambitious route was cut short due to persistent turbulence.. I still managed to capture the quickly awakening spring landscape in the surrounding countryside

563. Adventure Flight via Merritt to Mt Vicuna, Unique Natural Formations, May 1, 2026. 1 of 2

This video captures the first part of my nonstop 200 km (124 mi) adventure flight to Vicuna Peak via Merritt, with a short break back at the Merritt Airport. The first leg toward Vicuna Peak carried me over 125 km (85 mi) of calm air and steady flight. Ahead lay a 15 by 8 km (9 by 5 mi) sweep of sharp, Rocky Mountain–style peaks—an entire world I longed to explore. But far from home and above unforgiving ground, I held back. Beautiful, dangerous clouds drifted close, hinting at how quickly the day could turn. Even the terrain rising from Merritt along the Coldwater River felt alive beneath me. My comfort zone moved several notches past what I expected of myself.

562. Vicuna Peaks Return Flight from Merritt Airport, May 1, 2026, Part 2 of 2

On the return leg from Vicuna Peak, the air stayed smooth and the views stayed open. A 285 km (177 mi) journey that nudged my boundaries and widened them. My comfort zone moved several notches past what I expected of myself.

561. Flight via Turbulent Northern Rd to Paul Lake, Chase and South Thompson River Apr 27, 2026

My original ambitious flight plan was cut short by unexpected and unpleasant turbulence. I still managed to capture the quickly awakening spring landscape in the surrounding countryside.

560. Flight to Martin Mt, Salmon Arm, Scotch Creek Area, Chase, Paul Lake and other. Apr 20, 2026

Truly the flight of flights, combining spectacular scenery with exceptional flying conditions.

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559. Scenic Flight to Buse Hill, Campbell Creek Rd, Knutsford Region, Downtown… Kamloops Apr 8, 2026

A beautiful flight across some of the finest scenery in the Kamloops region. After many attempts, the rock needle of Buse Hill finally opened a rare window to fly close. The air was calm enough to enjoy every detail. The Campbell Creek valley is a place to appreciate from any angle, road or sky. A strong flight overall, with only a few sudden bursts of turbulence hiding in the air pockets.

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558. Scenic Flight to Sun Peaks via Barriere. Apr 4, 2026

A perfect day for flying and checking the season end at Sun Peaks, the second‑largest ski area in Canada. I chose a slightly longer route, heading through the small town of Barriere and then approaching Sun Peaks from the southeast “back door.” It was a very enjoyable, 188‑km long flight.

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557. Flight to Wild Areas of Tranquille and Saul Lakes. Apr 3, 2026

It was a psychologically challenging flight into the very remote country around Tranquille Lake. I found myself continually scanning for the best place to crash (no place to land) in the event of an engine failure. The young trees in the reseeded areas looked like the safest option because of their uniform height. The weather was good and mostly calm, though a sharp drop in temperature made the flight uncomfortable. The air over the lake was turbulent.

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556. Thompson River Valley to Cache Creek via Tobiano, Savona, Walhachin… Mar 24 2026

After three long weeks of unsettled weather, the sky finally opened into an almost perfect flying day. I set out on a 155 km scenic flight to Cache Creek, following the winding beauty of the Thompson River valley. The valley spreads wide and open, shaped over ages by water cutting through the high terrain that now rises on both sides of the river.

I circled the Cache Creek airport to consider a landing, but the conditions felt off, so I let the idea go and carried on. The Thompson Estate area has always fascinated me. Along the north bank, the river has carved sweeping curves into a steep, clean angle of repose that looks as if it were shaped by human hands. It is a rare and striking formation.

I also made passes over the Tobiano golf and residential area, enjoying its patterns from above, along with the natural formations on the southwest side. The entire flight was deeply enjoyable.

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555. South Thompson Valley Flight to the Back Door of Sun Peaks. Mar 1, 2026

Excellent spring-like weather could not be wasted, so I had to go flying. I followed the always beautiful South Thompson River Valley east, then turned north toward the eastern back door of Sun Peaks. Sun Peaks is the second largest ski resort in Canada, a perfect playground for year‑round outdoor activities. The flight was full of shifting weather conditions that kept me alert so nothing would get out of hand. The trip went from absolutely no trace of snow to full winter in just thirty minutes.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

549: Perfect Flight to Savona Mt, Tobiano, Cherry Creek, Kamloops DT. January 5, 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

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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