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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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 !
@@sharontorgerson2556 My pleasure. Here is a recent helicopter tour by Micah over Hearst, it’s also a great watch! czcams.com/video/Zb72Dylay8k/video.html
You are living the life of persons who don't have private pilot license being able to see the country from a low altitude instead of 30,000 feet. Take care.
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
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 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 !
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.
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!
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.
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
I recently saw a video interview with John Paul Jones with his Mandolin... I'm gonna have to have another viewing now that I think about it. Beautiful shot of Morro Bay! That's my favorite get away destination of all, 1st thing I do is head to the Embarcadero & stop at the fish market and buy a chunk of smoked albacore, YUM!!!
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.
Juan ~ read the comments below first ~~ You should be on TV. You should be the next "John Nance" for TV/Cable aviation news. You have what it takes !!! BTW you gotta be a child born in the 60's~~ great music!~~ great songs! ~greatest video content! Please keep it up!
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 🤣
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....
1:35 Morro Rock 1:52 Hearst Mansion Mojave: I've been through there dozens of times over the past fifty years, on motorcycles, autos, and busses, and every single time there was about a 40 mph wind! Do you run an actual checklist for takeoff and landing of your small planes? I'm no pilot, but that sounds like a lot of items to remember.
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.
Juan, your buddy Jerry from Big Jet TV is streaming live from Boeing FIeld in Seattle right now. He is on the roof of the Terrminal building watching all the comings and goings, including the new 777X, which just returned from some cold weather tests somewhere 'up north'. I know that plane has captured your interest.
Hey Brownie Making new friends on our lifes journey fills the Soul these ppl come & B4 you know. They go..Throw your "Axe" in the back camp fires bring New tunes..
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 🤩
Juan, you are a good soul! I've never been camping before but I hope to cross airplane camping off my list now that I own my own Plane. Thanks again for the comment on my instrument panel!
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.
Loved the aerial shot of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle
GREAT shot of Morro Bay (and the Morro ROCK) @ 1:31....... Hearst Castle @ 1:55. PERFECT background music, too! Nice travelogue, Juan!
A very different and stunning flight experience. Nothing short of inspirational. This is what freedom looks like.
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.
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.
SWEET. Visiting with a grounded pilot and chewing the fat. That strip should be a destination for more GA pilots. Thanks for sharing
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.
Great episode Juan, and the photo of you and Pete and Chewie!
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
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!
An aerial tour of beautiful California with Zep playing in the background. Perfection.
The Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle sure looks inviting! Thanks, Juan great video!
“Going to California “..beautiful.
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
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.
That is so awesome to make such new friends. Loved the aerial views of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle!
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.
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 !
John Paul jones and Paul Gilbert doing an awesome rendition of "Goin to California" The perfect song for that video. Thanks Juan
Nothing like a little Zep background tunes to go with the awesome scenery. Thanks Juan.
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! czcams.com/video/Zb72Dylay8k/video.html
@@bugged120 thank you!
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
"You're doing a heck of a job, Brownie!"
You are living the life of persons who don't have private pilot license being able to see the country from a low altitude instead of 30,000 feet. Take care.
Love these fly-in camping shows! Music is great too!
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!
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
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 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 !
Great footage of Hearst Castle!
Ahhhh DANG! You were here! Near KSBP and right over Morro Bay! Would have been sweet to see the Husky flying overhead unexpectedly!
Recognized KSBP and Morro Rock instantly! Brought back so many memories of flying with my dad. Thanks Juan.
Beautiful view of Morro Bay and Hearst Castle. Sure enjoyed this peaceful ride with you Captain. You sure know how to vacation.
Chewy is so happy you're back.
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.
What a gift you gave that owner.
You can see it in his smile.
Well done.
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!
Led Zeppelin and flying...very nice. Love your life, Juan!
Great video. Brings back memories of my flying the West Virginia Forestry Division Super Cub way back in the 1960’s.
Man...I loved that sideslip approach into the Big Oak strip. Poetry.....
Beautiful. Astounding, with an amazing sound track. And like a great pilot, makes it look easy...
Desert's greening up! Wonderful!
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.
Wow, beautiful. California-love it or leave it. (and viva Paul Gilbert too!)
Oh, that California spring green, along with the live oaks! Love it!
Hope you give Ralph a free Patreon!
Love your trips, Juan!
Thanks for taking us along on your trips....beautiful scenery....
Giving the Tundra tires a good work out with your camping trip.
I grew up in Central California. I think I saw Moro rock on your travels. Nice flight BROWNIE 👍😎👊
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 great American Explorer. And accomplished pilot too. Every CZcams login should require a subscription to Juan's Wife's channel.
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
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!
Thanks for the view Juan and the delightful tune I grew up listening to.
I recently saw a video interview with John Paul Jones with his Mandolin... I'm gonna have to have another viewing now that I think about it. Beautiful shot of Morro Bay! That's my favorite get away destination of all, 1st thing I do is head to the Embarcadero & stop at the fish market and buy a chunk of smoked albacore, YUM!!!
A little wind there playing with the instruments ! Looked as if it was one cold night there. Thanks Juan.
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!
If I can't flight it, I can surely dream it! That's why I watch your channel every chance I get.
Love that slip on the first approach!!
Great ridealong over some amazing scenery.🤟😊
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.
I'm speechless. Great scenery, great flying, and great stories do all the talking.
I enjoy videos like this. Takeoff and just go and explore. Great one Juan, Cheers to you Dion
Juan ~ read the comments below first ~~ You should be on TV. You should be the next "John Nance" for TV/Cable aviation news. You have what it takes !!! BTW you gotta be a child born in the 60's~~ great music!~~ great songs! ~greatest video content! Please keep it up!
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 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.
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....
I can't wait to go back there with you Juan. That was so much fun. Thank you
What are cool little adventure, thanks for bringing us along with ya!
Lovely piece by Zep...you must a big fan of yesterday's heroes Boss. Great adventure you share with us...life is short...and rich!
These are the vids I wait on. Great aerial photography Juan. Looks like your Keeping It High...👍
1:35 Morro Rock
1:52 Hearst Mansion
Mojave: I've been through there dozens of times over the past fifty years, on motorcycles, autos, and busses, and every single time there was about a 40 mph wind!
Do you run an actual checklist for takeoff and landing of your small planes? I'm no pilot, but that sounds like a lot of items to remember.
CIGARS
GUMPS
Bruce - 1:16-1:18 was my favourite; where was that...?!
@@blancolirio - ACRONYMS! Don’t ya ‘jus luv ‘em...?!
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.
Juan, your buddy Jerry from Big Jet TV is streaming live from Boeing FIeld in Seattle right now. He is on the roof of the Terrminal building watching all the comings and goings, including the new 777X, which just returned from some cold weather tests somewhere 'up north'. I know that plane has captured your interest.
Awwww, what a big-hearted guy!
Thank for the respite from the drama of these wild and whooley times, much appreciated Jaun! Chris Conley
LOVED this so much for many reasons
Those are some amazing oaks!
Not too shabby when you can get John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin to play "Going to California" for background music. Great choice!
Hey Brownie Making new friends on our lifes journey fills the Soul these ppl come & B4 you know. They go..Throw your "Axe" in the back camp fires bring New tunes..
Enjoyed the video and excellent choice of music!
Nice shots of Morro Bay. We used to tent trailer camp there in the RV Park. One of my favorite places.
Great scenery, and great tunes Juan! Thanks for taking us along.
What a great video postcard! The music, the views, the company... Unexpectedly relaxing. Thanks for taking us along!
What an awesome way to start the day……made me feel all warm and mellow! All the best from the UK.
Love your choice of music. Beautiful up there.
Jaun, the sands of time await no man. Carpe Diem my friend. Fly that plane, ride that motorbike....
🇦🇺🤝🇺🇸
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 🤩
Great video Juan!, completely right we have to enjoy it whilst we can! Love the channel
Zeppelin Rules!!!!
Great cover!
🙂
Fantastic video and GREAT background music 🙌
Again you capture the essence and joy of GA😉
Beautiful wave filled sky in the closing shot. Glider pilots would love to launching in to that sky
Juan, you are a good soul! I've never been camping before but I hope to cross airplane camping off my list now that I own my own Plane. Thanks again for the comment on my instrument panel!
Juan having fun love it 😀
Thanks Juan. I am An old Californian, living the last half century in Minnesota. 100 percent agree with get out and do it while you can.