Thanks for taking us along for the flights. All the best to Ralph and his bride... It's nice that they share their beautiful place with nice guys like you.
Nice trip, thank you. You gave us all good advice: don't postpone living until some future time. We do not know what circumstances may prevent us from realizing those dreams. All the best. Blessings, everyone.
I'm not a pilot, but these videos are going to motivate me to get out on my motorcycle more before I get too old. My dad kept riding his 1977 goldwing until he was 87 (just 5 years ago). He recently passed away, which also makes me want to ride more.
Saw those windmills, and said, "Ah, you are going out through Tehachapi!" Love that area. It is a great place to watch trains manage the pass both up and down.
I lived in Tehachapi for 9 months while I was working on a project at Edward's AFB. They have to break the trains down short so they don't string line on the loop. That means many more short trains, 24-7, and 4 crossings, the engineers lay on the horn like they are ringing in the new year.
been a avid follower of Juan for many years now, since oroville . this is my favorite of them all Juan just dropping in yo say hi to ralph, brought a smile to ralph and im sure also to anyone who watches this great clip. thanks Juan.
Best Blanco Ever Award! I started watching at Oroville and enjoy all your content, but this simple vid with the great Mando music and the great sentiment about Ralph and as the Magpie Girl would say, "getting out and doing the thing", well you just really warmed my heart tonight Juan, and what a capper with you and Pete and the Dog, God Bless ya
Great video Juan ! You are going to have to take Pete with you next time ! I can't begin to tell you how much of a mouthful you are saying when you said get out there and do that stuff while you can ! I am one of those guys ! Multi-Engine, instrument rated one day, and paralyzed from my neck down the next day ! A careless driver took away my love of flying in a blink of an eye ! Or should I say, One too many sips of the cough syrup bottle ! And that was the end of my flying days ! I guess that's why I love your site as much as I do Juan ! You keep my flying mind sharp, and my ability to diagnose the flying errors of some of the unfortunate flying public among us !
Juan, while I absolutely LOVE your videos that analyze aviation news and such, THIS one was so spectacular! Wow! Makes me wish even more that I would have become a pilot. What a life!
@@sharontorgerson2556 My pleasure. Here is a recent helicopter tour by Micah over Hearst, it’s also a great watch! th-cam.com/video/Zb72Dylay8k/w-d-xo.html
Juan Another fantastic video in both content and music ! The scenery is absolutely amazing and just flying along without a care in the world. Its nice to take a break once in a while from the "heavy" and jump in the smaller metal and just relax. Taking a tent along and staying overnight is just a wonderful way to drain all the stress away. You sure enjoy your trips and take in all the great sights along the way. Enjoy and be safe !
Am I the only one who would jump in a plane and go flying with Juan? Professional, conscientious, the ultimate pilot. Thank you for the beautiful video
Death Valley takeoff…. Been there…. I camped there having flown in a PA 28-140. Next morning while running the preflight in cockpit checklist I noticed that I had a “Hitchhiker”. Looking out the left hand side window just about a foot away from me was a nice large healthy roadrunner. He was curious. I taped on the plexiglass to scare him off so he would not freak out on engine start. He skittered off of the wing after. Once I knew he was well clear I started the engine and departed to the North…. Enroute to Sacramento.
Juan ,the coastal cruising brings back Memories ! I lived in Los Osos and flew Out of San Luis Obispo ,up and down the Coast between SEA and SAN and everything in between ! Regional Captain On the Merlin Metro 3 for Sky West Airline . On my days off I had a 36 ‘ Islander sloop sail boat . And I cruise Up to San Simeon Bay And anchor for the night. After several trips up and down the coast to SFO and the Delta even up to SMF in my sail boat it was time for me to leave aviation and pursue my marine Carrier . I wound up with a 100 ton near coastal skippers license ! Aviation is great but after deregulation I started to fear for my life . So I made The move to the ocean . I felt more in charge of my precious life at sea ! Plus All the beautiful sea life that keeps you company when your cruising is an Unexplainable experience . Migrating With the whales up and down the coast, Dolphins , Great Whites , and all the life out off the coast . The wind for power and the sun for electricity . A great day Would be North bound on the Big Sur Coast ,Wing on Wing 6 Kts hull speed And 5 amps from the solar panels . That’s were my spirit resides . Life is Short and a man should ride all the rides Before it’s time to head West ! Juan , you and your channel are great At helping me to remember ! Thanx Captain Mark H Wirth
I'm not a pilot but I come from a family of pilots. My dad flew in WW2 and my brother retired from Cessna as a citation test pilot. So I know what it means to be a pilot at least. My heart goes out to Ralph I'm glad you enjoyed some time with him
What a beautiful day to fly in excellent locations to stop and the music was spot on! Just finished a loop and passed mercy Hot Springs headed into Coalinga for some fuel on the KTM 890R out of Monterey and up and over park field grade to park field inn for a hamburger fries and iced tea it was beautiful out all day.
Hey Juan, an old soldier here and a Vet of UH-1H "antique" aviation. Well done again. Thank you sir for setting such an incredible and fearless example of living life. Surprisingly it is easy to forget that is why we are here on this beautiful planet. You remind us in your inimitable manner, to get out there in the big world.
Quebec Romeo is such a pretty machine! Happy that you could meet Ralph and his wife, and make his day, Juan! This is what it's all about. I'm happy to see you get some stick and rudder time, apart from work. Looking forward to coordinating things with my brother, hoping to enjoy his SNJ down in Abilene. I asked if if he had thought of upgrading the avionics, and he laughed. He tiled me, "nope! I have all the bells and whistles I need on the Airbus. When I fly the SNJ, it's love." Nuff said. I'm sure you can relate.
Great message, I was around aviation my entire life, I got my ppl at 17, and was a B52 “crewdog” in the Air Force, now I’m 60 and disabled, and can only get my aviation fix living vicariously through this channel, and by my now 1000 hours flying in Microsoft flight simulator 🤣
Great video! I also loved the music, but any Zep tune with JPJ playing mandolin is awesome! It's part of the reason why I like the band Heart, as it originally started out as a Led Zep cover band. That is why they did that fantastic version of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors. I think that after Zeppelin's original version, Heart's version at that tribute is the next best version of that song. Heart's mandolin stuff is also pretty awesome, including their cover of The Battle of Evermore.
Brownie, JPJ & Paul Gilbert !!! Yeah California knows how to rock hehehe.. Beautiful trip JB thank you so much and as always the soundtrack was excellent. ~Citrus Heights checking in....
Absolutely great advice!! When you love flying and flying has been your life, and you can’t anymore, memories are the reason for getting up in the morning. You are the best Juan. Keep us young. Piper had this vision 70 years ago.
So beautiful to me, blancolirio.! The instrumental versions of songs I have known so well. Went great with flying, as you may know. Thanks for doing things while you still can. Amazing 🤩
Gosh, I haven't flown the Trona Gap in probably 20 years. Once when I was young, I was approaching the Trona Gap from the west when center or whoever I was talking to at the time told me that China Lake was cold, and I flew directly over the China Lake Naval Weapons Station. I even took a photo. We had film cameras in those days. You do remember film cameras, don't you?
Awesome video, Juan! And tell Ralph it isn’t over because he lost his medical! There’s a whole lot of fantastic LSA’s out there, where he doesn’t need a medical for 👍🏻
I thought I was the only one who gave callouts on takeoff and landing using my nickname and crusty old instructor voice! I enjoy it every time I see you doing that! I do it too. Drives the wife and kids nuts.
You are so lucky and so right! Do this stuff while you can. Spent a career trying to get where you are and a brain infection took the all important medical away....stay healthy and enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this lovely video. Really enjoyed the views. Time and tide wait for none of us and health problems can happen with the years. Enjoy it while you can.
You flew right over my dad's place in Morro Bay. There has been years long debate about knocking down the stacks on the old PG&E power plant. It hasn't run in years.
Thanks Juan, With winds here 36 gusting 52KTS this is as close to flying as I am going to do today! Your great video helps with the withdrawal when I can't get "high".....
Awesome! Scenery around there is just stunning! I never realized the bluish color of the ocean there - guess I was too close to it, lol. Love how you find these small private strips all over the place. Looks like so much fun! Cool that the owner of Big Oak came out to chat. He should look into ultralights if he's still physically able to fly. It seems everyone knows when it's time to hang it up, though, be it motorcycles or aircraft. Everyone is different. I've seen guys out your way in CA in their 80's riding Goldwings! Anyway ... was that Pelosi's or Gov. Newsom's house there around 2:00? 😉
These camping trips with your new Husky reminds me of hiking with your favorite dog and the security that brings your state of mind. What a great video. I thought you were landing on a sidewalk
I saw those raindrops starting to fall before you said get out there you can't fool a old dog. Yes get out and live your passion for so many sadly never do. My passion is reloading and shooting i have been doing it for 47 years and even set up my brothers boys with a full reloading set up.
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Not just a great video, but great music, played with skill and feeling. "Going to California" is one of my favorite Led Zeppelin songs.
And played by John Paul Jones on mandolin!
Love on your Pup, Brownie. I just lost my Terrier , "Dixie"; my shadow for 17 years. I miss her so much.
🙏❤🐕
Thanks for taking us along for the flights. All the best to Ralph and his bride... It's nice that they share their beautiful place with nice guys like you.
Nice trip, thank you. You gave us all good advice: don't postpone living until some future time. We do not know what circumstances may prevent us from realizing those dreams. All the best. Blessings, everyone.
Very true.
How extremely true.
I'm not a pilot, but these videos are going to motivate me to get out on my motorcycle more before I get too old. My dad kept riding his 1977 goldwing until he was 87 (just 5 years ago). He recently passed away, which also makes me want to ride more.
GREAT shot of Morro Bay (and the Morro ROCK) @ 1:31....... Hearst Castle @ 1:55. PERFECT background music, too! Nice travelogue, Juan!
Loved the aerial shot of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle
A very different and stunning flight experience. Nothing short of inspirational. This is what freedom looks like.
SWEET. Visiting with a grounded pilot and chewing the fat. That strip should be a destination for more GA pilots. Thanks for sharing
Saw those windmills, and said, "Ah, you are going out through Tehachapi!" Love that area. It is a great place to watch trains manage the pass both up and down.
I lived in Tehachapi for 9 months while I was working on a project at Edward's AFB. They have to break the trains down short so they don't string line on the loop. That means many more short trains, 24-7, and 4 crossings, the engineers lay on the horn like they are ringing in the new year.
been a avid follower of Juan for many years now, since oroville . this is my favorite of them all Juan just dropping in yo say hi to ralph, brought a smile to ralph and im sure also to anyone who watches this great clip. thanks Juan.
An aerial tour of beautiful California with Zep playing in the background. Perfection.
"You're doing a heck of a job, Brownie!"
Great episode Juan, and the photo of you and Pete and Chewie!
Thanks for the trip, Juan! By the way, Paul Gilbert is one of my favorite guitarists. The soundtrack is perfect for this flight!
Even though it’s John Paul Jones playing???
@@alexnutcasio936 playing "with" Paul Gilbert!
The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle sure looks inviting! Thanks, Juan great video!
Best Blanco Ever Award! I started watching at Oroville and enjoy all your content, but this simple vid with the great Mando music and the great sentiment about Ralph and as the Magpie Girl would say, "getting out and doing the thing", well you just really warmed my heart tonight Juan, and what a capper with you and Pete and the Dog, God Bless ya
Great video Juan !
You are going to have to take Pete with you next time !
I can't begin to tell you how much of a mouthful you are saying when you said get out there and do that stuff while you can !
I am one of those guys !
Multi-Engine, instrument rated one day, and paralyzed from my neck down the next day !
A careless driver took away my love of flying in a blink of an eye !
Or should I say,
One too many sips of the
cough syrup bottle !
And that was the end of my flying days !
I guess that's why I love your site as much as I do Juan !
You keep my flying mind sharp, and my ability to diagnose the flying errors of some of the unfortunate flying public among us !
Love these fly-in camping shows! Music is great too!
Nothing like a little Zep background tunes to go with the awesome scenery. Thanks Juan.
Chewy is so happy you're back.
That is so awesome to make such new friends. Loved the aerial views of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle!
“Going to California “..beautiful.
Juan, while I absolutely LOVE your videos that analyze aviation news and such, THIS one was so spectacular! Wow! Makes me wish even more that I would have become a pilot. What a life!
Man...I loved that sideslip approach into the Big Oak strip. Poetry.....
Love this acoustic version of this song!
Incredible views! We even got to see The Ranch, as William Hearst was fond of calling San Simeon!
Been there from land. And sea. Beautiful area
Lovely vision Juan! Great to see Hearst Castle from the air, thanks for that!!!!!
I wondered if that was Hearst, so thank you for your comment. We lived in SoCal for 28 years but never got up there to see it so I wasn't positive....
@@sharontorgerson2556 My pleasure. Here is a recent helicopter tour by Micah over Hearst, it’s also a great watch! th-cam.com/video/Zb72Dylay8k/w-d-xo.html
@@bugged120 thank you!
Great footage of Hearst Castle!
Recognized KSBP and Morro Rock instantly! Brought back so many memories of flying with my dad. Thanks Juan.
I’ve always wanted to land this strip Juan, it took me back a second when I saw this! Thanks for taking us in...so beautiful!
Where even is it? Doesn't seem to be on the map.
I love these videos where you go somewhere and camp the night. It's really cool. Show us what you cook up on your stove next time!
Juan Another fantastic video in both content and music ! The scenery is absolutely amazing and just flying along without a care in the world. Its nice to take a break once in a while from the "heavy" and jump in the smaller metal and just relax. Taking a tent along and staying overnight is just a wonderful way to drain all the stress away. You sure enjoy your trips and take in all the great sights along the way. Enjoy and be safe !
Beautiful. Astounding, with an amazing sound track. And like a great pilot, makes it look easy...
Am I the only one who would jump in a plane and go flying with Juan? Professional, conscientious, the ultimate pilot. Thank you for the beautiful video
Led Zeppelin and flying...very nice. Love your life, Juan!
Death Valley takeoff…. Been there…. I camped there having flown in a PA 28-140. Next morning while running the preflight in cockpit checklist I noticed that I had a “Hitchhiker”. Looking out the left hand side window just about a foot away from me was a nice large healthy roadrunner. He was curious. I taped on the plexiglass to scare him off so he would not freak out on engine start. He skittered off of the wing after. Once I knew he was well clear I started the engine and departed to the North…. Enroute to Sacramento.
If I can't flight it, I can surely dream it! That's why I watch your channel every chance I get.
John Paul jones and Paul Gilbert doing an awesome rendition of "Goin to California" The perfect song for that video. Thanks Juan
Juan ,the coastal cruising brings back
Memories ! I lived in Los Osos and flew
Out of San Luis Obispo ,up and down the Coast between SEA and SAN and everything in between ! Regional Captain
On the Merlin Metro 3 for Sky West Airline . On my days off I had a 36 ‘
Islander sloop sail boat . And I cruise
Up to San Simeon Bay And anchor for the night. After several trips up and down the coast to SFO and the Delta even up to
SMF in my sail boat it was time for me to leave aviation and pursue my marine
Carrier . I wound up with a 100 ton near coastal skippers license !
Aviation is great but after deregulation
I started to fear for my life . So I made
The move to the ocean . I felt more in charge of my precious life at sea ! Plus
All the beautiful sea life that keeps you company when your cruising is an
Unexplainable experience . Migrating
With the whales up and down the coast,
Dolphins , Great Whites , and all the life out off the coast . The wind for power and the sun for electricity . A great day
Would be North bound on the Big Sur
Coast ,Wing on Wing 6 Kts hull speed
And 5 amps from the solar panels .
That’s were my spirit resides . Life is
Short and a man should ride all the rides
Before it’s time to head West !
Juan , you and your channel are great
At helping me to remember ! Thanx
Captain Mark H Wirth
Your best video ever…. God Bless Ralph….
Yes, indeed. God bless him. My, the stories he and his wife must have. Such a rich heritage!
Oh, that California spring green, along with the live oaks! Love it!
Hope you give Ralph a free Patreon!
Love your trips, Juan!
Wow, beautiful. California-love it or leave it. (and viva Paul Gilbert too!)
I'm not a pilot but I come from a family of pilots. My dad flew in WW2 and my brother retired from Cessna as a citation test pilot. So I know what it means to be a pilot at least. My heart goes out to Ralph I'm glad you enjoyed some time with him
What a beautiful day to fly in excellent locations to stop and the music was spot on! Just finished a loop and passed mercy Hot Springs headed into Coalinga for some fuel on the KTM 890R out of Monterey and up and over park field grade to park field inn for a hamburger fries and iced tea it was beautiful out all day.
Hey Juan, an old soldier here and a Vet of UH-1H "antique" aviation. Well done again. Thank you sir for setting such an incredible and fearless example of living life. Surprisingly it is easy to forget that is why we are here on this beautiful planet. You remind us in your inimitable manner, to get out there in the big world.
Juan that is an awesome awesome video and the music is fantastic. And I think you're living life to the fullest my friend. Cool new friends.
I enjoy videos like this. Takeoff and just go and explore. Great one Juan, Cheers to you Dion
Quebec Romeo is such a pretty machine!
Happy that you could meet Ralph and his wife, and make his day, Juan! This is what it's all about.
I'm happy to see you get some stick and rudder time, apart from work. Looking forward to coordinating things with my brother, hoping to enjoy his SNJ down in Abilene.
I asked if if he had thought of upgrading the avionics, and he laughed. He tiled me, "nope! I have all the bells and whistles I need on the Airbus. When I fly the SNJ, it's love."
Nuff said. I'm sure you can relate.
A little wind there playing with the instruments ! Looked as if it was one cold night there. Thanks Juan.
Love that slip on the first approach!!
I'm speechless. Great scenery, great flying, and great stories do all the talking.
Thanks for the view Juan and the delightful tune I grew up listening to.
I grew up in Central California. I think I saw Moro rock on your travels. Nice flight BROWNIE 👍😎👊
Great video and most of all, thanks for reminding me about the beautiful world all around us. Appreciate it NOW. Thanks!
And here I am nervous about car camping... great vid inspiring and motivating.
Great ridealong over some amazing scenery.🤟😊
What a great video postcard! The music, the views, the company... Unexpectedly relaxing. Thanks for taking us along!
Great message, I was around aviation my entire life, I got my ppl at 17, and was a B52 “crewdog” in the Air Force, now I’m 60 and disabled, and can only get my aviation fix living vicariously through this channel, and by my now 1000 hours flying in Microsoft flight simulator 🤣
Great video! I also loved the music, but any Zep tune with JPJ playing mandolin is awesome! It's part of the reason why I like the band Heart, as it originally started out as a Led Zep cover band. That is why they did that fantastic version of Stairway to Heaven at the Kennedy Center Honors. I think that after Zeppelin's original version, Heart's version at that tribute is the next best version of that song. Heart's mandolin stuff is also pretty awesome, including their cover of The Battle of Evermore.
Thank you for that background info on the Led Zepplin/Heart connection. I am intrigued by that and will learn about it!
I can't wait to go back there with you Juan. That was so much fun. Thank you
Fantastic video and GREAT background music 🙌
Thanks for taking us along on your trips....beautiful scenery....
Brownie, JPJ & Paul Gilbert !!! Yeah California knows how to rock hehehe.. Beautiful trip JB thank you so much and as always the soundtrack was excellent. ~Citrus Heights checking in....
What a gift you gave that owner.
You can see it in his smile.
Well done.
A great American Explorer. And accomplished pilot too. Every TH-cam login should require a subscription to Juan's Wife's channel.
What can I say, I'm glad you gave him a visitor and me the video. Thank you, music was outstanding to boot. You bum.
Great video. Brings back memories of my flying the West Virginia Forestry Division Super Cub way back in the 1960’s.
Thank for the respite from the drama of these wild and whooley times, much appreciated Jaun! Chris Conley
Desert's greening up! Wonderful!
Absolutely great advice!! When you love flying and flying has been your life, and you can’t anymore, memories are the reason for getting up in the morning. You are the best Juan. Keep us young. Piper had this vision 70 years ago.
So beautiful to me, blancolirio.!
The instrumental versions of songs I have known so well.
Went great with flying, as you may know.
Thanks for doing things while you still can.
Amazing 🤩
Love your choice of music. Beautiful up there.
What an awesome way to start the day……made me feel all warm and mellow! All the best from the UK.
Straight to the Heart Juan, Beautiful scenery & a great message about how short time is for all of us with perfect music to accentuate it. Thank You.
Beautiful view of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle. Sure enjoyed this peaceful ride with you Captain. You sure know how to vacation.
Fantastic! Thanks for letting us ride along.
Gosh, I haven't flown the Trona Gap in probably 20 years. Once when I was young, I was approaching the Trona Gap from the west when center or whoever I was talking to at the time told me that China Lake was cold, and I flew directly over the China Lake Naval Weapons Station. I even took a photo. We had film cameras in those days. You do remember film cameras, don't you?
Pepperidge Farm remembers.
Enjoyed the video and excellent choice of music!
What are cool little adventure, thanks for bringing us along with ya!
Giving the Tundra tires a good work out with your camping trip.
Zeppelin Rules!!!!
Great cover!
🙂
Juan having fun love it 😀
Awesome video, Juan! And tell Ralph it isn’t over because he lost his medical! There’s a whole lot of fantastic LSA’s out there, where he doesn’t need a medical for 👍🏻
I thought I was the only one who gave callouts on takeoff and landing using my nickname and crusty old instructor voice! I enjoy it every time I see you doing that! I do it too. Drives the wife and kids nuts.
Nothing but love and gratitude for your videos. Precious!
You are so lucky and so right! Do this stuff while you can. Spent a career trying to get where you are and a brain infection took the all important medical away....stay healthy and enjoy!
Nice shots of Morro Bay. We used to tent trailer camp there in the RV Park. One of my favorite places.
I can't think of a cooler scene.. That stunning view, and camping under an oak and the wing of your own plane. Thanks for the video, Juan.
LOVED this so much for many reasons
Thanks for sharing this lovely video. Really enjoyed the views. Time and tide wait for none of us and health problems can happen with the years. Enjoy it while you can.
Well said....what a great trip. Thanks for sharing.
You flew right over my dad's place in Morro Bay. There has been years long debate about knocking down the stacks on the old PG&E power plant. It hasn't run in years.
Sadly the fools in power don’t want clean natural gas electricity and stacks will be demolished in a couple years.
Thanks Juan, With winds here 36 gusting 52KTS this is as close to flying as I am going to do today! Your great video helps with the withdrawal when I can't get "high".....
Getting old is a *itch. So great you were able to share you love of flying with the owners and your viewing community. Brings joy to our hearts!
Great video Juan!, completely right we have to enjoy it whilst we can! Love the channel
Awesome! Scenery around there is just stunning! I never realized the bluish color of the ocean there - guess I was too close to it, lol. Love how you find these small private strips all over the place. Looks like so much fun! Cool that the owner of Big Oak came out to chat. He should look into ultralights if he's still physically able to fly. It seems everyone knows when it's time to hang it up, though, be it motorcycles or aircraft. Everyone is different. I've seen guys out your way in CA in their 80's riding Goldwings! Anyway ... was that Pelosi's or Gov. Newsom's house there around 2:00? 😉
These camping trips with your new Husky reminds me of hiking with your favorite dog and the security that brings your state of mind. What a great video. I thought you were landing on a sidewalk
I saw those raindrops starting to fall before you said get out there you can't fool a old dog. Yes get out and live your passion for so many sadly never do. My passion is reloading and shooting i have been doing it for 47 years and even set up my brothers boys with a full reloading set up.
So cool you made the grounded pilot’s day….enjoyed!!
Great video, great music!!! Great life!!! 👍
Those are some amazing oaks!