I helped start BRCMA in 1999. Been volunteer, staff and participate through it all over those years. Just returned after 3 weeks. It’s come a long way since a hole in the fence and half a dozen GA pilots. We had a lot of fun in those early years! Still rewarding in many ways. Loved seeing the 24 out there. But man, that place destroys everything…vehicles, gear, ego, relationships, career, etc
Awasome landing and turn. Great skill and credits to Pilatus but especially to the pilot. I got surprised that "gate" crew waiting upon opening the doors wasn't wearing speedo's and Sumerian masks and burning torches.
I heard that people flew in to camps already set up for them but I had no idea it was so sophisticated with a tower (not up in the air) but communication. And ground crew. WOW!
Wow, I've never seen a runway exit taken at such a high speed. That runway only became visible when the plane was seconds away from the threshold. The PC-24 is indeed the Jeep of the skies, capable of flying in and out of dirt runways with confidence. Fantastic footage sir, as always. Looking forward to more.
Thanks for the ride! That PC-24 is a real beauty. Never thought I would see a situation where it was viable to fly such a pretty bird...onto a dry lakebed! Then again, I thought it nuts to drive a Prevost coach into such conditions. Hey, this is part of the silliness that is only possible in America! Love it, man! Hell, not only possible, but you guys were working a turnaround for more customers. Absolutely fantastic.
Cool footage. We operate Hawker 800XP/850XP's, Falcon 2000's, Challenger 300, and Falcon 900's, and have been working in aviation since 1989. I am also participate as a "Ranger" at regional Burning Man events in the Midwest. I never thought of jet landing there or have seen any footage of aircraft landing there from the pilots perspective. Thank you for sharing this experience. Pretty darn awesome, and the PC-24 is a pretty impressive aircraft for charter work.
It's amazing how burning man becomes the 19th largest airport in 325 miles for a few weeks. It's amazing how the ground crews and ATC can take nothing and turn it into an airport in a matter of a day or two.
I figured that GA/Charter/Private aircraft was the antithesis of Burning Man. I didn’t see a hoard of hippies encircle you with pitchforks and torches, instead I saw a makeshift FBO.
Well, Burning Man has transformed over the years, from being a "hippie convention", to being a "rich stoner convention". Either way, I still refer to them as Burning Morons, because I express myself freely everyday, and it doesn't cost me a dime. 🙂
I volunteered at the BRC Airport one year. I’m a burner, 13 consecutive years. Can’t get tickets for the past 6 years. I think your Burning Man description just might need updates. Hippies lol we’re burners.
Thanks for the ride along Tommy! What an impressive airplane! I was within a stones throw of the Pilatus factory in Switzerland last week on vacation but the factory tours were already booked up for the rest of this year.😔 Maybe next time!
Thank you! I ran out several times to try and take a video. Our trailer is in your final shots with the StarPort in the background and "oval" trailer with "ribbon decals" Right next to us, hidden by out trailer, were the ATC crew. We are grateful to have ATC here this year! My husband and I were here as our retirement year after working decades at BRCMA, he is/was the Safety Officer. Thank you for a great video!
I thoroughly enjoyed the video, scenic views and the fact that you can land that jet on the Playa. My soul still wonders about jets in BRC, but regardless, Pretty epic time you are having. Blessings!
Wow, very cool. That's a sweet looking bird. The stitched leather dash did not go unnoticed. Must be awesome to fly it. There's just something about the array of readouts, light and buttons and the radio chatter that appeals to me
Lol, here I thought all these years Burning Man only had land access, huh silly me! That's Murica of course they're gonna land there with whatever they can land there! :)
Hey Tommy!! Wow that was nice. Beautiful flying and definitely looking forward to the next one. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
I made the drive from Reno back and fourth to the Black Rock Desert playa 4 days in a row in mid August this year working on a dust devil documentary. Really cool to see the journey from the air! You've got a new subscriber here. Edit: There's a dust devil off your right shoulder at 19:48! Sorry, I've spent so much time out there scanning the horizon for them that I can't help myself! 😄
That's the way to do it-getting out this year was bad! Left my camp at 9am Monday, didn't get home in Tahoe till early Tuesday morning. 12 hours just to get to pavement and Gerlach, the nearest town.
I've never been to Burning Man, but my impression of Burning Man is that arriving in a private jet is contrary to the whole spirit of Burning Man. Not to hate on private jets. I used to design them for a living.
I'd agree, but my first/only experience was back in '97, and I suspect things have changed considerably since then. Back then they didn't widely publish where it was, one had to figure it out. haha P.s. who did you design for? 👍
One of the Burning Man principles is Radical Inclusion, meaning everyone is welcome. What you do when you get there though, does matter. People are expected to be able to take care of themselves, clean up after themselves, and to participate. Unprepared whiny entitled spectators are annoying, regardless of how they arrive.
@@mocassin92 why chime in with absolute bs and lies? News flash d!pshit, if they left all the trash that you purport to, the BLM wouldn't renew their lease each year. The BLM was highly suspect of the organization the first couple years, but quickly realized they mean it when they say "leave no trace".
Amazing aircraft, nice flight - well done 👊 Somehow though, all that iron at Burning Man seems anathema to the founding principles of the event, but hey - times change!
Who would have thought a bunch of rich hippy wannabes would be hypocrites. It disgust me how wealthy people claim to be environmentally conscious. Your wealth says imperialism, domination, and compliance in systems of mass suffering and subjugation. No matter how much acid they trip on they will never be loving and caring humans. I hate how most won't admit they're spoiled brats, never worked for anything, and sell to others that they got what they have due to merit and intelligence.
👍👍👍 that was a nice trip to Burning Man 2022. Always a big charter event. I was very impressed at how smooth the PC24 takes on the dusty flats. My biggest worry would be the dust from another craft landing in front of me. Not good for the paint or engines. Great job you two, and thanks for taking us along. Peace.
You meantioned landing on dirt strips, dry lake beds in prep for Burning Man. If I was an owner operator I would think landing in areas like that often must mean increased maintenance and cost. If it were my bird I would have at a minimun put engine covers on while parked. Thanks for the ride, like landing on the moon.
I've been to Black Rock dozens of times (never for BM) and I can't imagine taking a jet out on the playa. The dust intrusion has to be severe! Not to mention it has to be hard on the engines. Wow. I saw a Cessna 172 flip over trying to land there. The playa was too fluffy where he was trying to land and it dug in and flipped. Pilot was OK, but the rental plane had some scuff marks. There was no fancy tower or cut runway though. Wonder if Bruno's Country Club is still there.
The PC-24 is an awesome jet. Nice landing guys, that RWY looked a bit soft from all the use. Is that line in the upper quarter of each windscreen part of the deicing system for the windscreen?
Yep, they should ban generators A/C units, refueling and supply trucks, e bikes, etc..how you supposed to feel that burn? Glampin asses 🤣 Coachella take over the good ol days are drifting away
Hey Tommy!!! GREAT VIDEO!!..I have a nephew that looks just like you...his name is JJ ..he is about about 23 and he would like to do something like taking a trip like that.......Me Too..:0)...
It's really amazing what this aircraft can do. Pilatus promised this kind of utility, and they delivered!
Australia bought a fleet of them for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
That high-speed dirt exit was absolutely epic. Wonderful flying of an incredible machine!
That was so sick! I wonder if he was sliding
It certainly ain’t Woodstock 1969.
@@sammalone4988
Or Burning Man 15 years ago.
I helped start BRCMA in 1999. Been volunteer, staff and participate through it all over those years. Just returned after 3 weeks. It’s come a long way since a hole in the fence and half a dozen GA pilots. We had a lot of fun in those early years! Still rewarding in many ways. Loved seeing the 24 out there. But man, that place destroys everything…vehicles, gear, ego, relationships, career, etc
Awasome landing and turn. Great skill and credits to Pilatus but especially to the pilot. I got surprised that "gate" crew waiting upon opening the doors wasn't wearing speedo's and Sumerian masks and burning torches.
Thanks for taking us in was an unforgettable moment taking a jet into the playa.
I heard that people flew in to camps already set up for them but I had no idea it was so sophisticated with a tower (not up in the air) but communication. And ground crew. WOW!
Wow, I've never seen a runway exit taken at such a high speed. That runway only became visible when the plane was seconds away from the threshold. The PC-24 is indeed the Jeep of the skies, capable of flying in and out of dirt runways with confidence. Fantastic footage sir, as always. Looking forward to more.
The rules at 88NV are to exit the runway as soon as safely possible, to keep from tearing up the runway.
Thanks for the ride! That PC-24 is a real beauty. Never thought I would see a situation where it was viable to fly such a pretty bird...onto a dry lakebed! Then again, I thought it nuts to drive a Prevost coach into such conditions.
Hey, this is part of the silliness that is only possible in America! Love it, man! Hell, not only possible, but you guys were working a turnaround for more customers. Absolutely fantastic.
Cool footage. We operate Hawker 800XP/850XP's, Falcon 2000's, Challenger 300, and Falcon 900's, and have been working in aviation since 1989. I am also participate as a "Ranger" at regional Burning Man events in the Midwest. I never thought of jet landing there or have seen any footage of aircraft landing there from the pilots perspective. Thank you for sharing this experience. Pretty darn awesome, and the PC-24 is a pretty impressive aircraft for charter work.
sounds like netjets lol
That's awesome. Already love the paint job on that plane but it is really cool seeing it with the open landscape around it
Loved the way you just turned right into the runway and put her right on the runway shortly after. Great video and flying. Perfect jet for the job.
Thanks for this video -- definitely one of your best!
Good to hear from you again Tommy, As always, epic content,.....hell of a bird!
It's amazing how burning man becomes the 19th largest airport in 325 miles for a few weeks. It's amazing how the ground crews and ATC can take nothing and turn it into an airport in a matter of a day or two.
Very cool video. That high speed exit was epic.
I figured that GA/Charter/Private aircraft was the antithesis of Burning Man. I didn’t see a hoard of hippies encircle you with pitchforks and torches, instead I saw a makeshift FBO.
Lol
Well, Burning Man has transformed over the years, from being a "hippie convention", to being a "rich stoner convention".
Either way, I still refer to them as Burning Morons, because I express myself freely everyday, and it doesn't cost me a dime.
🙂
BM has been at least partially a high tech event since forever. It's more a Silicon Valley nerdgasm than a hippie fair.
I volunteered at the BRC Airport one year. I’m a burner, 13 consecutive years. Can’t get tickets for the past 6 years. I think your Burning Man description just might need updates. Hippies lol we’re burners.
Ole Dad kept the "black sheep" in the will. Makes you sound more in touch at the next cocktail party.
Thanks Tommy! You are such a great pilot, and a wonderful human being! Thanks for taking all of us along on your journeys. Awesome stuff!
I've been waiting for this one to show up in my feed. Very cool episode !
Thanks for taking us along
Great video. Flew the scenic this week, but did not land. You made it look easy!
Beautiful jet, made for rougher runways. Thanks for sharing.
I love that plane. Loved the steep banks coming in.
Have to do what u have to do
Iv been to burning man 2 times so far but never thought about flying into it until now, thanks for the vid!
Thanks for the ride along Tommy! What an impressive airplane! I was within a stones throw of the Pilatus factory in Switzerland last week on vacation but the factory tours were already booked up for the rest of this year.😔 Maybe next time!
Great video Tommy...worth waiting for....I'll come by the Bi-plane hanger at Stead when we get there...I got a few surprises for you and the girls!!!
Great Video Tommy!!! Air Smart doing Work!!!1
Great job as always!!!!
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing 😎
So freaking awesome Tommy!
Thanks!!
Thank you! I ran out several times to try and take a video. Our trailer is in your final shots with the StarPort in the background and "oval" trailer with "ribbon decals" Right next to us, hidden by out trailer, were the ATC crew. We are grateful to have ATC here this year! My husband and I were here as our retirement year after working decades at BRCMA, he is/was the Safety Officer. Thank you for a great video!
Tommy, nice to see you. The PC 24 is a great aircraft. Really enjoy your videos Tommy, thanks.
Thank you
WoW amaizing organisation there with the planes!
Proud to see the PC-24 from Buochs/CH here 😄
I thoroughly enjoyed the video, scenic views and the fact that you can land that jet on the Playa. My soul still wonders about jets in BRC, but regardless, Pretty epic time you are having. Blessings!
Yeah, I feel the same but the PC-24 sure does looks epic parked on the Playa. 👌
Thanks for sharing all the best cheers
Thanks for watching
Very cool, Tommy!
Nice ride, that's the way you do it.
All the best to you at Reno!
Looking very nice...Thank you for sharing..
Most welcome 😊
I'm just glad PlaneJunkies aren't _actual_ junkies!
Those would be the Burning Man attendees ;-)
Wow, very cool. That's a sweet looking bird. The stitched leather dash did not go unnoticed. Must be awesome to fly it. There's just something about the array of readouts, light and buttons and the radio chatter that appeals to me
Yeah, it’s tantalizing
Lol, here I thought all these years Burning Man only had land access, huh silly me! That's Murica of course they're gonna land there with whatever they can land there! :)
great video!! thank you
Hey Tommy!! Wow that was nice. Beautiful flying and definitely looking forward to the next one. Very very nice. Please keep coming out with more vlogs!!
I will try
@@PlaneJunkies ok, sounds good.
I was just thinking about how a PC-24 would be perfect for this, awesome to see it in action!
It’s fun
Nice looking ship.
Love your content! Need more of it. Just met one of your old pilots Bethany out here in Hawaii.
Awesome tell her I said hi
I made the drive from Reno back and fourth to the Black Rock Desert playa 4 days in a row in mid August this year working on a dust devil documentary. Really cool to see the journey from the air! You've got a new subscriber here.
Edit: There's a dust devil off your right shoulder at 19:48! Sorry, I've spent so much time out there scanning the horizon for them that I can't help myself! 😄
That's the way to do it-getting out this year was bad! Left my camp at 9am Monday, didn't get home in Tahoe till early Tuesday morning. 12 hours just to get to pavement and Gerlach, the nearest town.
Great to watch the Pros!!! Reminds me of landing in three places at the North Pole!!! No Runways there!!!
Awesome
Thanks for sharing
Glad I could build you a nice airport in the dust ;-)
I like your head-cam perspective as opposed to the typical hard-mount on the plane itself.
..welcome back Tommy..
Detailers are going to hate you. Cool vid, thanks! gl
"Just my way of sticking it to The Man."
But, you are The Man.
"Maybe ... "
Beautiful!
Super cool Vid!
Hell ya. Cmon in Burning Man Hot......
I've never been to Burning Man, but my impression of Burning Man is that arriving in a private jet is contrary to the whole spirit of Burning Man. Not to hate on private jets. I used to design them for a living.
If you’re a performer, this is probably the best way in and out of the festival.
I'd agree, but my first/only experience was back in '97, and I suspect things have changed considerably since then. Back then they didn't widely publish where it was, one had to figure it out. haha
P.s. who did you design for? 👍
You should see all the trash left over after their debauchery. They do not care about the environment.
One of the Burning Man principles is Radical Inclusion, meaning everyone is welcome. What you do when you get there though, does matter. People are expected to be able to take care of themselves, clean up after themselves, and to participate. Unprepared whiny entitled spectators are annoying, regardless of how they arrive.
@@mocassin92 why chime in with absolute bs and lies? News flash d!pshit, if they left all the trash that you purport to, the BLM wouldn't renew their lease each year. The BLM was highly suspect of the organization the first couple years, but quickly realized they mean it when they say "leave no trace".
GLAD YOURE BACK.
Amazing aircraft, nice flight - well done 👊 Somehow though, all that iron at Burning Man seems anathema to the founding principles of the event, but hey - times change!
Who would have thought a bunch of rich hippy wannabes would be hypocrites. It disgust me how wealthy people claim to be environmentally conscious. Your wealth says imperialism, domination, and compliance in systems of mass suffering and subjugation. No matter how much acid they trip on they will never be loving and caring humans. I hate how most won't admit they're spoiled brats, never worked for anything, and sell to others that they got what they have due to merit and intelligence.
👍👍👍 that was a nice trip to Burning Man 2022. Always a big charter event. I was very impressed at how smooth the PC24 takes on the dusty flats. My biggest worry would be the dust from another craft landing in front of me. Not good for the paint or engines. Great job you two, and thanks for taking us along. Peace.
Amazing video…..
Cool to see you back. Flown my entire life and that was the firts time I became air sick. Slow that camera movement down
So cool. I'm based just next door at WHP. See you up in the skies!
I love how he is literally the only jet 😂
Definitely a dream plane to fly and specifically land on dirt. If I get tired of the regionals I know exactly where I’m applying to work.
A lot funnier on this side of flying haa haa
I had no idea you could fly in. Next years goals.
U should establish more important goals
If I owned that jet, I would 100% have a hula dancer on the dash.
beautiful
Never would I have imagined jets landing at burning man. Never
"Here's the highspeed..." ~* Aural warning generator: "UNDERSTEER! UNDERSTEER!" *~
Looks like you will stand out like a sore thumb there!
😂🤣
You meantioned landing on dirt strips, dry lake beds in prep for Burning Man. If I was an owner operator I would think landing in areas like that often must mean increased maintenance and cost. If it were my bird I would have at a minimun put engine covers on while parked. Thanks for the ride, like landing on the moon.
Arriving like a boss. Thanks for the new content been missing 24/12 videos. 🛫🚀🛩😍. Also is Airsmart academy still open.
Is Burning Man a modern day Woodstock ?............ Might be just the thing for me.🤗 Nice flying' Tommy,.. see ya at RENO !
Yes lol
Landing a jet on the desert is really cool.
Fun
I love the carbonating. It's perfect to give the greenies the finger.
Impressive !!!
This is nuts
This definitely eliminated the need for a vehicle pass
Is it challenging to clean the desert dust out of the landing gear wells?
What do you do about all of the dust? How do you protect the engines?
We!come back, been a min.! Always a pleasure. ✈👍😁
Thanks for watching
What an ADVENTURE :)
Sure is
I've been to Black Rock dozens of times (never for BM) and I can't imagine taking a jet out on the playa. The dust intrusion has to be severe! Not to mention it has to be hard on the engines. Wow. I saw a Cessna 172 flip over trying to land there. The playa was too fluffy where he was trying to land and it dug in and flipped. Pilot was OK, but the rental plane had some scuff marks. There was no fancy tower or cut runway though. Wonder if Bruno's Country Club is still there.
I fly in every year in a Piper Comanche, cool to see what it looks like in a jet. Now I just need to pick better stocks! 🙂
The PC-24 is an awesome jet. Nice landing guys, that RWY looked a bit soft from all the use.
Is that line in the upper quarter of each windscreen part of the deicing system for the windscreen?
Thank you Burners, Pershing County ❤️🔥
Private Jets into Burning Man. The Man has taken over Burning Man.
It's getting that way.
Yep, they should ban generators A/C units, refueling and supply trucks, e bikes, etc..how you supposed to feel that burn? Glampin asses 🤣 Coachella take over the good ol days are drifting away
Hey Tommy!!! GREAT VIDEO!!..I have a nephew that looks just like you...his name is JJ ..he is about about 23 and he would like to do something like taking a trip like that.......Me Too..:0)...
Fantastic** 😉
Flying reminds me of work verse fun.
88NV "resident": definitely noticed this bird show up! Only jet this year, I believe.
That.playa dust tears up a lot I've helped set up 88nv for years
What does the fine powder dust do to the maintenance schedule of the engines if any ???
Very cool...
This will be too cool . . . .
I have got a great family friend who live in Lake Tahoe looking over the lake