#53 King Air F90 to Big Bear (L35)

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

Wow - One of the very best pilots flying one of the very best G.A.U. aircraft in and out of one of my favorite airports? This guy is an inspiration in every aspect. What more can I ask for? The only thing missing is the snow-covered backdrop. Not to compare myself in any way - not even close - but L35 is the scene of my best arrival and departure operations - smoothest landings. I guess I attribute that to the bit of extra care/attention it kind of requires plus I had to do those check rides in and out of there for the high-density altitude experience. My bucket list includes piloting a F90 - even if it's just an instructional flight. I'll probably never make that but watching this guy is almost close enough. Again, not to be smart a*&ed, but my first favorite SoCal airport to fly in and out of was LO5 (Kern Valley) approaching from the SE up through that pass tracking that State Route then threading the needle on downwind to base and final for the 18 to land facing the lake. That's another one where I was usually pleased with my landings and departures despite initial apprehension. It would be neat to see Rich fly the F90 in and out of there. As I recall, not much crosswind risk at runway elevation but the gradient/eddy winds coming in and out of there were sometimes a factor.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you for your reply and compliments! We were actually considering flying to Kern Valley but then something came up and we headed for Big Bear instead! Definitely planning a flight to L05 in the future - maybe in the King Air! Where are you based out of? Are you still current?

[@bobspencildrawings6928]

I agree, my question is, what aircraft doesn’t Rich fly?

[@Franklin-pc3xd]

@@bobspencildrawings6928 I may have missed them, but I've seen no vids of Rich piloting rotary, sailplanes or, of course, para gliders, etc. Do I win the sweepstakes or has he posted those?

[@h2oski1200]

great, now I want a king air, thanks a lot Rich!

[@meggieturi]

I have 3,000+ hours in SN218 an F-90-1. Most missions were Bay Area to ktrk with longer trips to SoCal and Canada. That plane was bulletproof and I never had a missed mission due to mechanical issues.

[@FlyingwithRich]

That’s pretty much our experience as well. Thanks for the message!

[@COMtnPilot]

Awesome vid Rich! Gotta love Big Bear! Thanks for sharing, Brotha! 😎

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@matteogeem896]

Thanks for another awesome clip, a lot of good memory from Big Bear. I will be in town during Christmas holiday leave.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@vincentmosienko4354]

Always satisfying to hear the PT6A spool up sound! Especially on a King Air. Keep it up Rich.

[@paultaylor9939]

Great flight nice plane colour scheme is spot on thanks for sharing

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@egreens8512]

did some of my early deals with help of the King Air looks great , miss the skiing big bear then playing golf in the desert same day times ahh what a life no regrets palms to pines - wheels up , blessings Rich and team OCR crew

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@MrPana5555]

Rich you make flying so esay so relax. Great job. 👍

[@Strikepig335]

Spectacular F90 and views. Miss flying the LA basin. Thanks, Rich, for another great one 🤙🏼

[@brianb5594]

What a sweet ride Rich! I live vicariously through your videos. You get to fly all the cool stuff. The King Air is one sweet ride. I have about .7 in a C90.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you for that! That's great to hear! How did you get your .7 in a C90?

[@brianb5594]

@@FlyingwithRich it was decades ago when I worked for an FBO at PDK no longer in business. Flew right seat from ATL to PDK relocation flight. Got to do the takeoff. Was fresh multi rating at the time and was not prepared for the climb rate of the C90. It was a blast! Been flying a Cirrus SR22 these days and just got my double-I. Flight instruction is part time thing, (day job is IT sales), but would love to do some contract right seat in a King Air.

[@FlyingwithRich]

@@brianb5594 that's great! The SR22 is a fun plane too. Hope you'll find some King Air opportunities!

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

Beautiful. Awesome video. I am from Europe. A very long time ago(1986) I have been the last time to Bigbear. With Cherokee N55066. Changed a lot. A mass of hangars there by now. What a beautiful place with a lot of memories. Nice King Air. And your video best best enjoy like always. Thanks for this video.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@umami0247]

Great looking plane and a fine job of flying. King air is one of my favorite planes great design and fits many rolls.

[@anthonyburlison2044]

Your videos have improved over the past two years. Not that they were bad before. Now you are fairly consistent with the info you give in each video, which is nice. Things like realistic speeds compared to the manufacturers published figures. Also fuel consumption, comparing the plane in the video to others in the same market. Just a lot of good info. Keep up the solid work.

[@Tufelhunden85]

Ahh, Big Bear! Love your videos Rich and what a great company bird!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@ivanjulian2532]

Isn't KZbin wonderful. I'm so happy I found this channel. Much love from Queensland Australia.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@teddyballgame4823]

Love the paint scheme on the aircraft.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Mee too! Thanks for watching!

[@teddyballgame4823]

@@FlyingwithRich You are welcome. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@bernardanderson3758]

This is my favorite color Rich and I’m looking forward for the next flight and hopefully it’s in a TMB 900

[@sleeplessingc]

Thaaaat is the most beautiful King Air I have ever seen... Stunning airplane,

[@haidercoversynthpianomusic747]

Good video good aircraft Nice back ground music Sound

[@williammurray7342]

My dream plane! Great video, love the King Air line

[@williamseneka9959]

Awesome. F90 Kingair Beechcraft flying👏🏿

[@agp7073]

Once again you always have great camera views and I love anything turboprop! Beechcraft is the king! Thanks Rich love your channel

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks.

[@giampierobarone8203]

Wonderful flight good Pilot you Great

[@dethray1000]

for all the aircraft flying around socal it is amazing how little trouble goes on--props to all the atc

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very much agree! Thanks for watching!

[@peteyou2325]

Great video! King Airs are awesome! I flew a C-99 model for a commuter airline. The first thing I'm going to do after I win the lottery is go out and purchase a King Air.

[@ghostprepper5859]

Thanks for sharing, I am disabledand cannot become a pilot so I hire planes to take my grandkids flying. I love your video's keep them coming please.... I should have joined the Airforce instead of the Army. All they let us do was rapel and jump out of them lol. Again much Love thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks and thank you for your service!

[@ramonluismedina4206]

Rich , another great video!! Thanks and Blessings!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@dustyflair]

That C90 gives King Air a good name!!!!

[@brettswanson4452]

F90, the hot rod of the 90 series and only 90 with a T-tail.

[@shanesdiy]

Had a couple stops at Big Bear in a Cherokee 180 about 10 years ago. A little different experience than in a King Air but really cool regardless! Beautiful place in an unexpected location.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very cool airport and airplane! Thanks for watching!

[@earnedwings5206]

Beautiful aircraft and great clip as always Rich. Thank you for sharing as I like L35 as well.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@vanallen9453]

..thanks again Rich for recording.. editing..and posting another great flight..keep em coming..

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks. We will keep them coming!

[@gtr1952]

Thanks Rich! Appreciate the looks at different planes/configs I don't get to see often! As always, I learn something every time, every day. That KA is just a beautiful airplane, and love that paint! That would make a great picture for wall hanging LOL. Appreciate you, thanks again! 8) --gary

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for the message!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Beautiful F90.

[@billking2872]

Thanks Rick. Enjoy your channel and the different aircraft you fly. Bill from Memphis

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@marxxmann8758]

I love how you describe the events and workings of the aircraft in a very professional way definitely had to subscribe to the channel thanks for posting

[@briannelson3425]

Always learn something from all your videos, much appreciated!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Glad to hear it!

[@ubiratancardoso5923]

Absolutely beautiful paint job. Great airplane.

[@danzodamanzo8192]

Dont forget to tap the brakes before retracting the gear up!. Nice paint job on the F90, much better condition than the one I was flying up in the arctic.

[@russellwhite8890]

I had a friend that had a queen air back in the day in South Texas. I called it the flying tank ha ha

[@albertkvanderpool5847]

Sure is nice to ride along with you thanks good job.Alaska

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@raymondclifford4026]

Great sounding engines!! Looks great Avionics

[@jdflicker9730]

I subscribe to a lot of aviation channels, this is one of my favorites, look forward to it every Saturday. I Love seeing all the different planes. I appreciate your work and putting it out there for us, thanks Rich. What's your favorite plane to fly?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks appreciate your feedback!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Really hard question to answer - so many great airplanes out there. Always loved the Cessna 185 - fits my style petty well. Want to do a video on one - have a friend who has a very nice one but it’s in Oregon. Hopefully will do a video on it soon.

[@jochentreitel7397]

What a great aircraft. Could be my choice for the future.

[@FlyingwithRich]

You can't go wrong! Thanks for watching.

[@jcarterize]

Beautiful video with the sunset, was just wondering but what is the song playing just after landing at big bear?

[@1966spyderco]

Nice King Air. Excellent video. Thanks

[@Rob10288]

Beautiful plane!

[@aeroedge6847]

Brakes before retracting the landing gear? didn't notice if you did for sure. great video!

[@ajgriffeth7899]

Painted the centerline with the nose wheel of that beast on takeoff. Awesome video

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@garrymorrison1769]

Great flight in and out. It was good to have had the visual Rwy26 app

[@chadwickalexanderjr1758]

Man, what a hot rod!

[@Mr.Greenjeans]

Nice video Rich! What brand is your jacket? I’ve been looking for something similar. Keep the blue side up!

[@12345fowler]

Trm,endous quality videos, I think you do a good job transcribing the beauty of flight. The photogrpahy is splendid.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@mytubehkjt]

You seem to have one of the best jobs in aviation. How do you stay current on so many different aircraft types?

[@jonclassical2024]

That was really cool, VFR into 26L....thanks for the ride!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you.

[@savabelanian1534]

Another well put together showcase of a high performance airplane. Definitely an inspiration to watch you live the dream flying these amazing unique airplanes. Your channel has definitely made an impact to an up and coming commercial pilot like me. Keep up the great work, Rich!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very nice to hear that! Thank you for the support!

[@henrykhelsner6368]

Dear Rich, I wishing You all the best and a Happy New Year 2023 and of course special nominee CEO OCR Aviation.!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks. Happy New Year!

[@henrykhelsner6368]

Thank YOU.I Wish you again nominee from Biden Administration CEO.Good Luck.!!

[@SoCalGullwing]

The F90 is a beast.

[@peterfrenzel1826]

another excellent video Rich, I have no time in 90s but maybe 3000 hrs in 100s and 200s, love your videos. Standing by for the next one lol.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@lic2kil007]

Beautiful flight Rich. Will always miss my home town of SoCal.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you! It sure is beautiful!

[@ProxyAuthenticationRequired]

So beautiful!

[@V1rowt8]

Is that a "-1" model F90 with -135 engines? Used to fly one of those many years ago. Fun airplane that really went at low altitude. Brings back memories watching this. Nowadays I fly Boeings in and out of KONT frequently, and have been up to Big Bear a couple times by car. Nice spot. Thanks for the air tour!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Yes -135 engines. If you go back through our videos you'll see an actual review of this aircraft. What Boeing do you fly? You enjoy it?

[@V1rowt8]

@@FlyingwithRich LDS 757/767. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6nMYn6EprOBatU Still love it.

[@FlyingwithRich]

@@V1rowt8 Great airplanes! Must be lots of fun to fly. How do you like the upgraded avionics?

[@V1rowt8]

@@FlyingwithRich Quantum leap forward...except for the dual cue FD. Flown single cue my entire career...until this update. I'm used to it now though, lol...

[@xstensl8823]

F90 pure class

[@JW-gb6hq]

Enjoyed the flight.thanks.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@Alfra1324]

Beautiful airplane! I’m a pilot myself and to me Beechcraft is the best!!! The king Air line is just awesome! Thank you for your videos!!!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching

[@frankjablonski9403]

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you Frank!

[@LP-gs3xj]

Know the airport well. Have a house in Running Springs. You are so right about the fog. My house is around 6k feet. Many time the fog level is below us. Beautiful but driving the 330 through it is challenging.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I love the mountains. Haven’t been to Big Bear lately - so beautiful up there!

[@lostinasia25]

Was assigned to Norton Air Force Base in the 70's. Took a car ride to Big Bear several times. When I first reported, the smog was so bad I didn't even see the mountains nearby. I got base approval to have my Cherokee 140 parked at the Aero Club. I was only 18.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very cool. Thanks for the message!

[@danielporter6543]

I've always said that if I could get my pilot license that's the kind of airplane I've always wanted. The blue color makes it an even better looking aircraft

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very nice content friend

[@maxmasterson3804]

Another great video Rich! I guess my questions would be.. how did you get into flying? What’s your background? Thanks!

[@Parr4theCourse]

Gotta admit that's one good looking King Air! Big Bear is such a cool area, maybe one day we will head out that way . . . Wished we could make the fly-in, sounds like a blast!!!!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Hey Ron - it is a beautiful machine. Come to CA sometime!

[@CFJ_5N]

For sure I would love you channel I just subscribed 🤩🤩🤩

[@strvenoconnell4061]

Nice paint job good looking airplane

[@idktbh7108]

i’ve stayed at big bear many times. never knew this was there. i’ll check it out

[@robertbass9032]

May have heard you fly overhead both ways. If so, one of the quietest turbo-props I've noticed. We're almost directly inline between PDZ and LGB. Did my solo at LGB, January 1st, 1985 ! 1st XC L66 (AJO now) to Borrego Valley (L08 now. Believe it was private back in '85), Feb 17, 1985.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Pretty cool to have solo flight at Long Beach!

[@jerplane400]

Another awesome video! Thanks for posting!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@coveyvt]

Nice video, sweet plane!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@robaust3049]

Always enjoy these video’s. 1 question is when did Beech put the pitot style inlet onto the F90? I really like the look of these inlets.

[@benjaminmartz1775]

That's a good looking plane

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for watching!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing a beautiful aircraft.

[@eglide73]

Great flying! Great plane! Superb vid!! Thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@wayneschenk5512]

Loved flying the kingair type mainly the 200 think they are all very capable.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Great flying airplane!

[@CCitis]

The King Air 90 is an awesome option for a personal AC

[@FlyingwithRich]

And for a business!

[@garciajose702]

Nice looking king air.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@chefchrissmith]

Beautiful plane

[@truckerman8301]

Great video Rich. Thanks for sharing! Always enjoyed flying in the King Air. The company I worked for a number of years back had one in its fleet. Occasionally, I flew in the King Air on business trips.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very cool and thank you!

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’m looking forward to riding with you in 2022 as well so let the camera guy that it’s nice to share the seat 😀

[@bill832]

Another fun video - thanks!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks.

[@StephensonRaceTech]

very cool. Makes me want to get some more rating so I can fly an F90 as well!

[@alimohseni2744]

thanks a lot.... I'd love to fly with you Rich be safe

[@FlyingwithRich]

Always welcome to stop by OCR if you are in the area!

[@JoshuaJackson15]

Dude, you're making me want to buy this plane😂😂

[@jasonalpha]

Great video. Really interesting aircraft. Many thanks

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@m.candan6935]

Great video Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@keendeesjarlais3636]

beauty of an aircraft

[@warrenmetzger9224]

Are those EFD's flashing in the video just a result of the video recording device I hope?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Correct!

[@michaelbaldridge3637]

that's a beautiful plane!

[@003rog]

Wow Rich, you have a harem of beautiful airplanes! What’s your favorite plane to fly?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Tough question - so many great airplanes really hard to say. Today it’s the King Air F90!

[@danielfessenden7668]

The things I would do for a chance to fly a King Air! Great Video!

[@sqwk2559]

Obviously you do none of them.

[@jcarterize]

Was just wondering rich but what’s the song playing after you land?