Videos

Nov 24, 2023

457. Very Turbulent Flight to Mt Martin & over South Thompson River, Kamloops Nov 19, 2023

This was not a relaxing flight, but very challenging and full workout exercise. I was flying about 100 km (62 mi) in a heavy turbulence with shifting winds in 180 deg direction changes. I wanted to fly to Mt Martin, which is the highest visible mountain from Kamloops on east horizon. I had to give it up because the turbulence there was too much for my taste. The country side is beautiful. I also n

Nov 11, 2023

456. Beautiful, Scenic Flight through Campbell Creek Valley and N Ridge Loop, Kamloops Nov 8, 2023

This is my best video so far. The weather and the flying conditions were perfect and the selection of the flight area was perfect too. Kamloops area is very spectacular at any time, but it is much more eye pleasing under good conditions. This was the day.Brock, N Shore, downtown, Aberdeen, Knutsford, Shumway Lake, Walker Lake, Campbell Creek, Barnhartvale, Dallas, Harper Ranch, N Ridge, Sun Rivers

Nov 02, 2023

455. Checking 2023 Ross Moore Lake Wildfire Area Status, Kamloops Oct 29, 2023

My afternoon flight, surprisingly turbulence free to 2023 summer devastating wildfire with centered by Ross More Lake. This 115 km2 (44 mi2) fire had caused a lot of misery to us in this region. I decided to check if it is really over. I found one smoldering area and 2 still “lightly” burning spots, which I reported to Canadian Flight Services. I hope someone is paying attention, because one f

Oct 26, 2023

454. Noon, Fall Colors Flying to Tobiano, Deadman Valley, Walhachin and Other, Kamloops Oct 22, 2023

It was 170 km (106 mi) of pure fun. Normally I fly early morning to avoid the usual air turbulence. The morning rising sun makes the visual conditions very difficult. The east side of the mountains is almost black and the west side is overexposed. The cameras cannot handle those extreme contrasts in Auto modes. This time I took a chance and flew in the high overhead noon sun. It was perfect in the

Oct 18, 2023

Deadman Valley by Vidette Waterfall Tour. Oct 3, 2023

I could not believe the change from my previous visit, before the 2021 Sparks Lake (people caused) wildfire. The nature is in many location totally destroyed and it appears that it has very hard time to even start any recovery. The dominant color is black all around. I could not even find that place even with GPS. It looks so different. Check the spectacular Deadman River canyon at the bottom of t

Oct 16, 2023

453. Flying around Kamloops Lake and more. Kamloops Oct 12, 2023

It was one of my best and very relaxing, 130 km long flight. Weather was perfect, a bit on chilly side, but without those typical and sudden bursts of nastiness. The nature around Kamloops Lake is spectacular with very enjoyable hiking areas there. I turned back over the Deadman Valley to the lake south side, crossing Savona and beautiful Tobiano Golf and residential area. I eventually noticed ver

Oct 05, 2023

452. Flying to Check Adams Lake Wildfire Situation. Kamloops Oct 1, 2023

I am following my failed attempt in previous day to check the Shuswap area affected by Adams Lake 456 km2 wildfire. This time I made it there. I was still restricted by required elevation of 2134 m (7000 ft) ASL to clear the fire zone restriction. You could see the extent and natural selectivity; one area is burned and the other is spared. I could saw smoldering areas E of Squilax Mt (N 50.84639

Oct 04, 2023

451. Flying to Shuswap Area. Kamloops Sep 30, 2023

This was the day to fly. Almost sunny and no wind. I decided to check the still active, but almost over the Adam’s Lake major wildfire aftermath. I realized on my way east that it might be impossible. NOTAM restriction specified min elevation 2134 m (7000 ft) ASL (Above Sea Level) in the fire area of radius of 20 Nm (35 km) from the fire center. I made it to just 1524 m (5000 ft) and I was alrea

Sep 10, 2023

450. Flying over Ross Moore Lake Wildfire Area, Sep 8, 2023

The flying conditions were very good and even smoke form wildfires was not too bad. I decided to check the status of Ross Moore Lake wildfire with its edge just 15 km south of Kamloops city. The 113 km2 (44 mi2) fire was still classified as out of control, but I did not see any evidence of it. It looked from the air as the fire well in control. I saw just 3 small areas with still smoldering patch

Sep 07, 2023

449. Kamloops Area Covered with Wildfire Smoke, Sep 2, 2023

It was not an ideal day to go flying because we had some serious, out of control fires near by. Also wind direction helped to blow the smoke from the other places too. I have to turn around in mid flight, because to visibility was getting critical. I still have very good video from South Thompson River valley and from Knutsford area too. I wanted to see the effect of those fires, but it was impos

Aug 21, 2023

The Last Set of Grandchildren. Visiting Fort McMurray AB, Aug 6 2023

Aug 21, 2023

Alex & Ashley Wedding, Fort McMurray Aug 4, 2023