I started watching your videos as a great resource for learning about something I knew nothing about: aviation. But I hit the subscribe button mid-way through your back-catalog when I realized your channel was basically an immersive map of great BBQ joints.
The protrusions that Josh saw on the Apollo boilerplate, I believe are actually ports for RCS thrusters to be mounted, but without the motors installed, either for display purposes or they were not needed for whatever test flight the vehicle was intended for.
One thing you may have missed while at Alamogordo, White Sands, and the Space Museum is the fact that the Space Shuttle Columbia landed there on it's third mission (STS 3) on 30 March 1982. I was lucky enough to be a part of the USAF Security Police security detail for that landing at "White Sands Space Harbor."
Bringing back memories of my time living in Alamogordo, riding dirt bikes through the desert of Alamo and up in the mountains of Cloudcroft. My first taste of love for aviation came from, of all things, a balloon ride during the big rally they have there every year. Thanks for sharing and big props on this video, it really brought me back!
Josh, I enjoyed this episode immensely. Adventure includes not only making ILS approaches and navigating sketchy WX, it also includes discovering new remote places on the ground. You are a very proficient aviator but also have a gift for visual storytelling, something rare on YT.
@@Aviation101 My father was a pilot, went to Alamagordo often to train with the Air Force pilots. He loved Cloudcroft and introduced me to it. Special place for me.
1980-1983 I was stationed at Holloman AFB, and I have been to all the places you have mentioned in this video. FYI, the Space Shuttle Columbia landed at White Sands at the end of it's 3rd mission, STS 3. I worked security for that landing. It was one of the most memorable events of my 21 year USAF career.
I was three years old and in 1969, I bugged the crap out of my dad saying "why do we have a new TV and not use it?" he finally relented and turned it on. We watched after the Lunar lander landed on the moon. I also served in the USAF at Kirtland AFB New Mexico so thanks for the vidio! Goto BC Canada small towns have QUIET streets like the one you have shown!
I believe the things sticking out of the service module there at 2:58 are where the maneuvering thrusters go. This is a great video! Space Museums FTW!
Josh, I don't see how your videos could be much better! Your editing skills, music choices and commentary are truly First Class. Thank you so much for this, for your maturity, for your will to share; you have made quite a mark upon our world.
Even though it wasn't about flying, I still really enjoyed this. Those idiots crossing the road, though - wow. As always, great video! I have loved this series.
I spent 5 years there when I was stationed at Holloman AFB, just down the road from Alamogordo. Cloudcroft was my getaway location. I never thought I'd be nostalgic for it but seeing those sights again makes me want to make the trip.
My best friend is stationed at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo and I've went out to visit the past two summers. That area is truly an amazing place to visit, especially White Sands.
I’m meeting with my flight instructor for the first time this Saturday and I’m unbelievably excited. You are a huge inspiration for me and I’m going to have my private before no time.😁
Absolutely beautiful. I have an aunt and uncle whose property butts up to the airport. Also a cousin in Cloudcroft and in Ruidoso. Thank you for bringing back some great memories!!
Loved this video. I was born in Las Cruces and parents retired in Coudcroft. It was nice to see the sites again. Not going to lie, I kept looking for my parents
Thank you for keeping us posted. I love all the scenery and places you show us here. I can't agree with you more, even with the snow in a small village in the mountains it's a great place to be. Love the nature and history of the area. Hopefully I can make it over there someday. Greetings from Germany, Andy.
Great video and even better adventure! The contrasts in southern New Mexico is one of the things I've always like about the area. I lived in Las Cruces and during the summer Cloudcroft was one of the places we would go so we could escape the heat! The next time I'm in Cloudcroft, I'm headed to Mad Jack's!
I really enjoyed this video. Love how you mix the joy of flying along with the beauty found on the ground along the way. Your narrate beautifully and I love your voice.
Great adventure. Making memories. Great point about having no plans.....allows great opportunities to experience the unexpected.......within an overall plan to seek out new things. Looking forward to the next installment.
I was stationed at Holloman as an F22 maintenance superintendent for my last duty assignment before retiring from the USAF. We commonly refer to the town as AlamoGhetto. LOL! You made it look great, it's amazing what a great perspective you captured.
Talk about a trip down memory lane! Was stationed at Holloman from 1983 to 1989. Knew those places you visited well. Though Cloudcroft seems to have grown a bit in the last 30 years!
Stationed in Ciudad Juarez, I'd take trips up to Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso on my Ultraglide. Thankfully, no snow while on two wheels while enjoying this beautiful part of the country.
Great video. I've been to all those places, kinda like you have, with no time table, no commitments, no plans. Just visit and explore. It's my most favorite way to travel.
Thanks for another great video, i am a pilot from Denmark who watches your videos and just love it, you are luckey to have the possibility to make such great trips, here in Europ it is very limited with such things, keep up the good work
Fantastic video, thanks, so different to my home. Indian ocean on one side and red desert on the other, not a hill anywhere for hundreds of miles. thanks so much for bringing a different view of the world, not to mention the incredible history of the space program. Thanks
That brought back memories. I was based at Holloman AFB, near Alamogordo, from '91 to '97. Worked the F-117 aircraft while assigned there with USAF. Spent many a day and overnight in Cloudcroft. Great place to visit. That 8600 foot elevation could wind you just walking across that Main Street! Too bad you couldn't squeeze in a visit to The Lodge Resort hotel. Great piece of history. You may have bumped into Rebecca, the fiery red headed, blue eyed chambermaid that, supposedly, lives there.....as a ghost. Bucket list it for your next trip to Cloudcroft if you've not seen it.
You missed so many things. On the way up to Cloudcroft is an old train trestle that is really awesome to see. In Cloudcroft, the homes are awesome! Lots of log cabins, and A frame houses. The Pistachio farms. Holloman AFB.
MAD JACKS!!! Man do I miss that place and Cloudcroft in general. I was stationed at Holloman and flew often out there. Next time you go through there, hit up the White Sands Soaring Association and take a flight. Beautiful scenery and soaring over the sacramento mountains is epic. Just left back in June and would love to find a way to go back.
Awesome video and love the quality of everything you do. From the cool pan shots of beautiful scenery, to the immersive soundtracks that set the mood, I'm one happy subscriber. Keep up the great work (:
I’m lucky enough to live within an hour and a half from cloudcroft. I helped support that old bar in my younger years. Part of that town burned down a few years back but they nicely rebuilt many commercial buildings. I’ve enjoyed the bbq as well. Glad you shared the beauties of New Mexico. Thanks!
Josh your video blogs are brilliant. I just wished I lived in the States. Such amazing places to visit and experience. Thanks for sharing these with us all.
Almamogrodo used to be my stomping grounds way back when. Been wanting to fly there from HYI but the airspace around there cause me concern. Your videos have helped with that. Thanks for the videos flying in and those around the area. Great memories!!!! Used to work in the planetarium there at the space center museum.
ALLSUPS! @7:23 oh memories.. but yeah pretty sure all those shops in Cloudcroft are modern buildings.. certainly has grown from when i was last there 15 years ago.
Next time you go to Cloudcroft, suggest that you eat dinner at The Lodge. The view from the main dining room, through the trees, back to White Sands is awesome!
I started watching your videos as a great resource for learning about something I knew nothing about: aviation. But I hit the subscribe button mid-way through your back-catalog when I realized your channel was basically an immersive map of great BBQ joints.
The protrusions that Josh saw on the Apollo boilerplate, I believe are actually ports for RCS thrusters to be mounted, but without the motors installed, either for display purposes or they were not needed for whatever test flight the vehicle was intended for.
One thing you may have missed while at Alamogordo, White Sands, and the Space Museum is the fact that the Space Shuttle Columbia landed there on it's third mission (STS 3) on 30 March 1982. I was lucky enough to be a part of the USAF Security Police security detail for that landing at "White Sands Space Harbor."
Bringing back memories of my time living in Alamogordo, riding dirt bikes through the desert of Alamo and up in the mountains of Cloudcroft. My first taste of love for aviation came from, of all things, a balloon ride during the big rally they have there every year. Thanks for sharing and big props on this video, it really brought me back!
Josh, I enjoyed this episode immensely. Adventure includes not only making ILS approaches and navigating sketchy WX, it also includes discovering new remote places on the ground. You are a very proficient aviator but also have a gift for visual storytelling, something rare on YT.
Man, this video makes me really miss Cloudcroft. I have not been back for years
Scott I love that place!
@@Aviation101 My father was a pilot, went to Alamagordo often to train with the Air Force pilots. He loved Cloudcroft and introduced me to it. Special place for me.
1980-1983 I was stationed at Holloman AFB, and I have been to all the places you have mentioned in this video. FYI, the Space Shuttle Columbia landed at White Sands at the end of it's 3rd mission, STS 3. I worked security for that landing. It was one of the most memorable events of my 21 year USAF career.
Spontaneity produced some of the greatest memories Ive made.
I was three years old and in 1969, I bugged the crap out of my dad saying "why do we have a new TV and not use it?" he finally relented and turned it on. We watched after the Lunar lander landed on the moon. I also served in the USAF at Kirtland AFB New Mexico so thanks for the vidio! Goto BC Canada small towns have QUIET streets like the one you have shown!
This series is wonderful. No idea why TH-cam didn’t recommend it sooner.
I believe the things sticking out of the service module there at 2:58 are where the maneuvering thrusters go.
This is a great video! Space Museums FTW!
Reaction Control System or RCS in NASA speak, but you are correct.
Josh, I don't see how your videos could be much better! Your editing skills, music choices and commentary are truly First Class. Thank you so much for this, for your maturity, for your will to share; you have made quite a mark upon our world.
Been to White Sands, lived near Cloud Croft, during the 2nd WW, and really know the area! Thanks for stopping there.
What a fun place to have a layover! Enjoyed the video.
Good to see your comment. What a beautiful video!!
Sometimes the adventure of aviation doesn’t involve flying an airplane at all. Awesome video!
Even though no flying was included, this video is great Josh! I liked the sites you showed and the IMC driving! :)
What an adventure and great footage. I find myself binge watching this whole playlist.. AWESOME..
Even though it wasn't about flying, I still really enjoyed this. Those idiots crossing the road, though - wow.
As always, great video! I have loved this series.
I spent 5 years there when I was stationed at Holloman AFB, just down the road from Alamogordo. Cloudcroft was my getaway location. I never thought I'd be nostalgic for it but seeing those sights again makes me want to make the trip.
The drive from Cloudcroft to Ruidoso is absolutely stunning, if you ever get a chance to do it.
It blows my mind how much youve matured since i started watching you. Congratulations Josh!
My best friend is stationed at Holloman AFB in Alamogordo and I've went out to visit the past two summers. That area is truly an amazing place to visit, especially White Sands.
I’m meeting with my flight instructor for the first time this Saturday and I’m unbelievably excited. You are a huge inspiration for me and I’m going to have my private before no time.😁
This is great, new places I've never seen. Flown out west many times but never stopped there. Truly and adventure, thanks Josh.
@6:42 awesome cut in shot from the pick up truck to the bar.
Absolutely beautiful. I have an aunt and uncle whose property butts up to the airport. Also a cousin in Cloudcroft and in Ruidoso. Thank you for bringing back some great memories!!
Great video. In that area many summers ago and remember counting the dust devils on White Sands from a mountain vantage point.
Loved this video. I was born in Las Cruces and parents retired in Coudcroft. It was nice to see the sites again. Not going to lie, I kept looking for my parents
Thank you for keeping us posted. I love all the scenery and places you show us here. I can't agree with you more, even with the snow in a small village in the mountains it's a great place to be. Love the nature and history of the area. Hopefully I can make it over there someday. Greetings from Germany, Andy.
You might consider doing a lengthy documentary on your story and aviation at some point. You have a true talent in editing.
Great video and even better adventure! The contrasts in southern New Mexico is one of the things I've always like about the area. I lived in Las Cruces and during the summer Cloudcroft was one of the places we would go so we could escape the heat! The next time I'm in Cloudcroft, I'm headed to Mad Jack's!
I love this episode sir, very calm and relaxing to watch, very scenic , thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I really enjoyed this video. Love how you mix the joy of flying along with the beauty found on the ground along the way. Your narrate beautifully and I love your voice.
Great adventure. Making memories. Great point about having no plans.....allows great opportunities to experience the unexpected.......within an overall plan to seek out new things. Looking forward to the next installment.
I live about 30 minutes from Neil Armstrongs home town, and there is a space museum there dedicated to him. Wapakoneta Ohio
Great video Josh.. thanks.
What a wonderful video. Thank You for taking us all along!
Great video Josh. That museum brings back memories I used to work at Rocketdyne Space Engine Division we made thrusters for the Apollo capsule.
Absolutely fabulous trip and glad you are sharing it with us.
Great video Josh, captivate my attention, passion is visible
Beautiful Josh! Thanks for sharing with us!
Amazing. By far my favorite video.
I was stationed at Holloman as an F22 maintenance superintendent for my last duty assignment before retiring from the USAF. We commonly refer to the town as AlamoGhetto. LOL! You made it look great, it's amazing what a great perspective you captured.
I've spent countless hours in the Sacramentos on wheels and foot. Thank you for sharing your incredible perspective!
101 got me thru my training thumbs up
Beautiful
Talk about a trip down memory lane! Was stationed at Holloman from 1983 to 1989. Knew those places you visited well. Though Cloudcroft seems to have grown a bit in the last 30 years!
Stationed in Ciudad Juarez, I'd take trips up to Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso on my Ultraglide. Thankfully, no snow while on two wheels while enjoying this beautiful part of the country.
What a great town that was.... and the museum looked fantastic. A very enjoyable video. Well done guys
Great video. I've been to all those places, kinda like you have, with no time table, no commitments, no plans. Just visit and explore. It's my most favorite way to travel.
that music track right at the end gave me the chills
So breath taking.Love it. Thanks Josh.
Thanks for another great video, i am a pilot from Denmark who watches your videos and just love it, you are luckey to have the possibility to make such great trips, here in Europ it is very limited with such things, keep up the good work
I want to go back to the US. I miss every single moment of my flight training and flying there. Amazing video as always.
Thanks for sharing this video of Clouds Croft New Mexico and the White Sand Beaches. Hope the rest of you trip goes well.
Great video content Josh! Even when you can't fly, the exploration & great BBQ pit-stops are incredible.
Now you're story telling! Great job Josh!
great video! its a testament to your storytelling and cinematography abilities. Love the audio overlays at the museum.
Good stuff Josh.
I actually come from Cloudcroft, so it's really cool to see it on video from a TH-camr's perspective!
Awesome adventure
Fantastic video, thanks, so different to my home. Indian ocean on one side and red desert on the other, not a hill anywhere for hundreds of miles. thanks so much for bringing a different view of the world, not to mention the incredible history of the space program. Thanks
That brought back memories. I was based at Holloman AFB, near Alamogordo, from '91 to '97. Worked the F-117 aircraft while assigned there with USAF. Spent many a day and overnight in Cloudcroft. Great place to visit. That 8600 foot elevation could wind you just walking across that Main Street! Too bad you couldn't squeeze in a visit to The Lodge Resort hotel. Great piece of history. You may have bumped into Rebecca, the fiery red headed, blue eyed chambermaid that, supposedly, lives there.....as a ghost. Bucket list it for your next trip to Cloudcroft if you've not seen it.
Professional quality video
You missed so many things. On the way up to Cloudcroft is an old train trestle that is really awesome to see. In Cloudcroft, the homes are awesome! Lots of log cabins, and A frame houses. The Pistachio farms. Holloman AFB.
Haven't been to Cloudcroft since I was a teenager, place still looks as magical as I remember it.
Hey Josh this was the best video you’ve ever shot it was awesome thank you the beauty is on believable
Excellent video!
Great video, I will be visiting that amazing town. Once again josh you did great!
GREAT footage. Thanks for taking us along.
Love this series so far. Making me want to buy my own 172 and head on out.
I really enjoy all your videos this one is one of my favorites. We can learn a lot from history. Thanks for sharing!
What an awesome trip, Josh. Really enjoying these! Great work, man!
What a beautiful video!! Enjoy every part of the video. IMC Driving is hard than IMC flying. pucker factor 100.
MAD JACKS!!! Man do I miss that place and Cloudcroft in general. I was stationed at Holloman and flew often out there. Next time you go through there, hit up the White Sands Soaring Association and take a flight. Beautiful scenery and soaring over the sacramento mountains is epic. Just left back in June and would love to find a way to go back.
Awesome video and love the quality of everything you do. From the cool pan shots of beautiful scenery, to the immersive soundtracks that set the mood, I'm one happy subscriber. Keep up the great work (:
Thank you for sharing amazing moments.
Cheers from Canada
Thank you Josh! Great videos, very inspiring!
Well Done! Thanks!
You’re taking it to the next level. This was awesome.
I agree..no flying, but arguably one of your best videos yet. Good stuff!
Best vid of the series yet.
Awesome video Josh! Can't wait for part 5, looks like more breathtaking shots to come!
Awesome video Josh. Reminds me of waiting out weather with my family in Pismo Beach, CA. To heck with the schedule.
I think I'm enjoying this trip as much as yall.
Great content as always. Love the videos !
I’m lucky enough to live within an hour and a half from cloudcroft. I helped support that old bar in my younger years. Part of that town burned down a few years back but they nicely rebuilt many commercial buildings. I’ve enjoyed the bbq as well. Glad you shared the beauties of New Mexico. Thanks!
For not flying, this was a very cool video. Would love to visit that town some day. Oh yeah, and eat at Mad Jack's.
Josh your video blogs are brilliant. I just wished I lived in the States. Such amazing places to visit and experience. Thanks for sharing these with us all.
Almamogrodo used to be my stomping grounds way back when. Been wanting to fly there from HYI but the airspace around there cause me concern. Your videos have helped with that. Thanks for the videos flying in and those around the area. Great memories!!!! Used to work in the planetarium there at the space center museum.
Fantastic.....
Great video! This was one of my favorites you have made!
Very talented pilot and film maker. Congrats on yet another great video... and it didn't even have any flying in it.
Absolutely love all of your videos! This one was amazing. Really cool to see the stuff you do when you’re not flying.
ALLSUPS! @7:23 oh memories..
but yeah pretty sure all those shops in Cloudcroft are modern buildings.. certainly has grown from when i was last there 15 years ago.
In many ways your greatest video yet, Josh.
Ha! you did go to BBQ! .. didn't know about the brewery through! wicked! Can't wait for part 5!
Next time you go to Cloudcroft, suggest that you eat dinner at The Lodge. The view from the main dining room, through the trees, back to White Sands is awesome!
I love your videos Josh. You have a great talent!
That was absolutely beautiful. Great vlog!