Little Runway + Big Breakfast - Landing in Marble Canyon - High West: Part 5

Miles and I are on our way back south, but we can't pass through northern Arizona again without stopping at the Marble Canyon Lodge for a hearty breakfast. This is a 3,700ft-long runway sitting 3,600ft above sea level, so overall not a real challenging airport, but scenic nonetheless!
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[@steveo1kinevo]

Loved the vid! Such a beautiful area to fly!

[@Aviation101]

We should go on an adventure in '991.

[@cubfsx4965]

@@Aviation101 Can I come too?!

[@danawalker55]

Awesome scenery! Thanks for sharing your adventures. BTW I didn't find a list of your gear and was wondering which drone you fly.

[@flyingturtle4313]

@steveo1kinevo You and @Aviation101 should fly to the Bahama's in 851TB.

[@djtoddb]

That crashed airplane was our friends Titan Tornado that veered off the runway while taking off with a left quartering tailwind. I don't know when this video was taken but the accident happened on October 18, 2019. I was there for the incident and nobody was hurt.

[@08turboSS]

So who was filming your turn to final, and the landing from above?

[@mdye.04]

Still trying to figure that out...

[@ja1cspikes]

That TopGun reference had me rolling dude!

[@RobertForslund]

I thought it was great! 😁👍

[@FlyingJournalism]

Maybe this guy is tom cruise in disguise

[@tapiwanashenhawara8989]

When your personal quiet place becomes everyone’s chill spot, I felt that in Josh’s voice 😂

[@flyingturtle4313]

That's what happens when you put it on the internet😂. Someone puts a cool spot on the web, someone watches the video, goes there, tells their friends, then they go there and tell their friends etc. Before you know it, it's a tourist attraction. Then your favorite spot is ruined 😢

[@RobertForslund]

@@flyingturtle4313 or you could see it as you're letting other people experience amazing places! =D But, yes, when they become straight down tourist destinations it's a bit sad! =/

[@flyingturtle4313]

@@RobertForslund True. You could tell by Josh's face though that he wasn't too happy about his ''quiet spot'' becoming a tourist attraction

[@Mudpaws]

@@flyingturtle4313 Yep then youl get slobs there and they will litter and what not and ruin it

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

Yeah, it was hidden until you put in on Aviation 101, now millions are going to your spot. 😂

[@allenmccollum7842]

I know as theres million and millions of people watching this. lol

[@davidb2045]

Said the guy who made a KZbin video there a year ago, lol.

[@elcastorgrande]

"Nobody goes there any more...it's too crowded."

[@rjjeffreys]

What song is playing in the background at the beginning?

[@michaelhutcherson1264]

That was a good insert of the Top Gun scene, lol

[@FlightATC]

I love how there's literally a sign that says "No drone zone" but they just use one anyway....

[@lawranceradebe7096]

I've been watching your vids since i was in high school and you always inspired me . 991❤️ Id like it if you can come to South Africa so i can take a selfie on N80991. Your flying inspires me

[@FlyingJournalism]

He should throw some extended tanks on there ,remove the seats and fly down there!

[@racko651]

Hands down the best produced aviation content worldwide. I truly appreciate you're work.

[@themechanic568]

I would argue that flight chops is much better.

[@racko651]

@@themechanic568 sure. Each to their own.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

Josh: You ARE a movie star in our estimation!

[@jimmiller5600]

Kinda hard to have a "hidden gem" with 7.7 billion people on the planet.

[@Mudpaws]

yea wish thanos were real

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Returning from Oshkosh July 2019 my son and I stopped in Page, AZ for sightseeing. Flying Bonanza V-tail P35. Drove to Marble Canyon. The restaurant burned down 2 years ago and was rebuilt completely. Run by local Indian tribe. Excellent food!! Try the Navaho bread. Really good. Just a wonderful place to visit if only for the truly unique vistas. Ran into a lot of French tourists for some reason. They were ecstatic over the desert views.

[@patrickwalsh467]

Great video as always. Who is the artist singing at the beginning? I think I'm a fan of hers! Thanks.

[@johnopalko5223]

The quality of your video production just keeps getting better and better. I'm impressed.

[@sailhavasu]

The level of production of your videos just continues to get better and better. I follow all the KZbin heavy hitter aviators. Your video production and the tone and tenor of your stuff has risen to the top, Josh. Thanks for another great video! If you get to Lake Havasu City, AZ lunch is on me. :-)

[@billnicholson2470]

Really nice vid Josh. Your film techniques are first class for sure. Looking forward to the next one. How is 80991 coming along?

[@cihangirozyurt6076]

How do you get those flying shots out of the aircraft? Is that drone footage?

[@lennytropianoatx]

I had the same question, must be. Had to probably go back and get the drone - but sweet shots.

[@08turboSS]

Some one on the ground was droning or it was another plane.

[@ErmakDimon]

Cihangir Özyurt fairly sure they land, Josh hops out, Miles takes off and Josh films him. Matt Guthmiller uses the same technique

[@RobertForslund]

Sweet! Great video, love it! =) May I ask what artist/song is playing at the very beginning? I just love the sound! =P

[@patrickwalsh467]

I like it too. The lyrics are; "So many years of wasted days, time was free." No luck with Soundhound or lyric searches.

[@GrantGrove]

That is why going back to a special place is never the same as the initial experience.

[@ik04]

Woo hoo! a C-207! One of my favorite airplanes! I flew them in Alaska and was always amazed at how much they can hold.

[@iziomachado7254]

High level vid, literally ....lol !!! May I ask who sings that first song ? It´s beautiful !! Well done !!

[@0000oko]

13:35 Even a pilot can't tell the difference between an ultra-light aircraft and a paraglider? Omg! Besides, great movie, thank you!:)

[@FlyingJournalism]

Ha.. I still dont know.. is there a video to tell?

[@chrisbowpiloto]

I really like how you got all those different angles of takeoff and landing there

[@James5976]

I honestly don't know how, with the quality of video you make, why these series don't get you more subscribers. I hope they pay well for what you do have. I hope you continue making content

[@SteveBryanFL]

Josh Flowers a.k.a. Top Gun. Beautiful and informative as always

[@DarkAeroInc]

Those backcountry views are awesome!

[@jakehawke8196]

Waitress might be thinking of James McAvoy. Now that she mentions it, I can see some resemblance.

[@SportPilotPR]

Great video Josh! That Ultralight looks like a Titan Tornado, did you get a chance to have a closer look?

[@gliderfs621]

Cherokee is a great bush plane ! I'm surprised that there's no more low wing planes in backcountry in USA. Here in France, most of our planes suited for mountain flights are low wings, mostly Robin DR400, Jodel D140, Socata Rallye aaaaand... Cherokee ! I hope one day you'll cross the Atlantic and come fly here (and make some video) in our mountains, in France, like Alps and Pyrénées (more savage than the Alps) and try some our DR400 and Jodels 😁😀😀

[@Peakbase]

Should have my PPL completed by the end of the year. I live in Phoenix. L41 is going to be the first flight I take with my wife as my first passenger. Can not wait. Love your content. Been watching for years. You’re videos are what motivated me to pursue my PPL. Well, that and my wife saying, “just do it already.” Think I’ve watched all your various series several times over. AK being my favorite. Next time you’re in AK you should go all the way north to Prudhoe bay (where I work) and Barrow.

[@antigonish63]

Chartered a plane for the day out of Moab with the pilot being the former Head Ranger at Grand Canyon NP. Spent seven hours seeing the 'Big 6' National Parks from a couple of thousand feet. Bucket list thing for me, worth every dollar. We stopped at Marble Canyon for lunch, seeing this vid brought great memories. I have to say that taking off directly over the canyon at the end of the runway was pretty exciting.

[@マックマック-i9z]

Good job! I’ve landed there too. Pavement seems much better than twenty years ago.

[@thomashaines6412]

Nice job with the video. I flew into L41 today for the first time in my RV7A. Won't be the last though as I fish the river below the dam frequently.

[@PhilSchaferRN]

I’m really enjoying watching these videos! Thank you!

[@patwall8178]

Really sad to see "The Shoe" (Horseshoe Bend), become such a tourist attraction. It used to be such a peaceful spot. Unfortunately, with the closing of the coal fired power plant (shown at 8:30 in the video), the Indians will need to find alternative forms of revenue and I'm sure a gift shop will be just the beginning...

[@cq7415]

This is great. Same place as another video but second time. Love your different camera angles and drone shots. Nice footage of Horseshoe Bend of the Grand Canyon from the ground and air too. He says now have to pay to go there and lots of people. Nice pictures of the Marble Canyon of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas. Thanks for sharing.

[@sends2aaron]

The song at the beginning of this video is "Alter Ego", by Luminar, if anyone was curious kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYDUoXp5Ys1-aKs

[@cynettacynclaire9594]

Click Bait!!! What? 4.5 seconds of your Big Breakfast

[@visarma9673]

Just blame the population explosion to enjoy the views Page, AZ to your great 2018 video.. so, the secrete is out ! 😟

[@mauricekuznitz4178]

Robert

[@davidduganne5939]

It's worth it to carry your own set of chocks. Lots of strips in the SW don't have them (or tie downs). It's also NOT a good idea to set a parking brake for an extended period of time.

[@jefar53]

That runway was perfect compared to 6I4 Boone county airport Indiana lol worst airport I’ve ever been too

[@peanuts2105]

Right, that's it. I'm going to add the FAA license to my EASA license and fly America. This place is just stunning

[@adamamrow8143]

14:50 she meant Toby McGuire 😂💯

[@chrisbowpiloto]

I wonder if that waitress recognized you as the star of the Aviation 101 KZbin channel...

[@dominating_reality]

I'm wonder what the max time to use the FBO vehicle is without taking advantage of it like qhats the typical check out time?

[@Parr4theCourse]

Well.....another way-point added to our bucket list places to fly to...

[@michaelmitiszek1538]

I've never seen you using a drone with a camera. Could you show us the gear, with which you are getting this perfect shots?

[@Triggerfinder]

So I binged watched the series again and can’t get enough of the awe-mazing and beautiful destinations y’all visited. Hoping to see more videos with miles and his cool 🛫.. greetings from schertz, tx

[@milesclassen5768]

You and me both. I’m ready for High West 2.0 in the big Cherokee...

[@redmondson27]

Amazing video! Keep up the awesome content. Always excited when I see you post a new video.

[@M1stersupersonic8]

This is one of the most high quality aviation videos I've seen. You've earned my sub!

[@aggibson74]

Great Video! One of the reasons I want to obtain my PPC is to fly in these areas.

[@rvdKnives]

Little Runway? In switzerland every other runway is smaller;)

[@staymagical4ever]

Anyone know what song was used in this video in the opening and closing?

[@homertalk]

Excellent as usual!

[@mr.martintorres5804]

Fly. Go eat. Fly. Go eat. Wash, rinse, repeat.

[@craigdeley]

Tom Cruise 😂 Great video again Josh

[@boogerwood]

15:05 literally LOLd. And yeah. I see it!

[@CocoEspada]

All of my PPL training was done on a small runway and small airport for that matter haha. I have developed pinpoint accuracy as a result.

[@redmondson27]

That will definitely help speed the learning curve up!

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

Never do a power off landing in this country. Fly it to the ground. In, 1956 Art Green owned Cliff Dweller Lodge at Marble Canyon. I was the helper for a geologist . We flew to Cummings Mesa near Navajo mountain. Spent thirty days there, prospecting for uranium. It is surrounded by a 2000 foot ledge. One mule trail in from Rainbow Lodge. Shaped like a three fingered hand. We hiked every rim. Lots of indication of human habitation. The museum curator at Flagstaff said the pottery chips I had were 300-500 years old now, I believe they were more like 10,000 years old . He was probably a Mormon. Iguana

[@Caleb_Mandrake872]

@Aviation101 - What type of camera (make/model/specs) are you using for shots when you're sitting at the Grand Canyon?

[@flyingcirrus5594]

Inspired by this video, I landed in Marble Canyon a couple of days ago. Thank you for creating such an amazing content! As a not-too-experienced pilot, I got scared departing into the terrain on RW 03 and departed with a bit of a tailwind instead. I was in a Cirrus sr22. Have you departed RW03?

[@avia8tor]

So cool. I was up in Boise then as well. I saw my orange and white 182 in your video at 1:45 on Jackson Jet Center Ramp. I just missed you as I went out to the airport to check on my plane after a huge Thunderstorm went through the area. Great video. I enjoy them.

[@jetdoctn]

Have plans to visit Marble Canyon and stay at the lodge on our way back from Alaska in June 2020. Will be coming in late afternoon early evening with an early morning departure to try and avoid problems with the density altitude. Will pay close attention to what the POH numbers are. Followed by a Grand Canyon tour and then off to Sedona before heading back to Tennessee. Thanks to your videos for even knowing about this place. Looking forward to Part 6.

[@SounderAU]

Great production, mate. And you are kinda famous. I saw your face in an Aussie flying magazine the other day.

[@MrTtyl554]

Great video

[@teddyfink2902]

Hey man, love your videos. I go to a school called Moody Aviation in Spokane Washington, where students receive their A&P as well as private and commercial certs with instrument. Our training prepares us to serve in organizations that fly in the remote jungles of South America, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Africa, as well as Alaska in support of missionaries. Typically flying emergency medical evacs in those areas as well as humanitarian aid apart from missionaries. It’s a 5 year program, and in our 5th year the class does a 2 week extended cross country trip where we split in 2 groups with one group taking 2 206s into the Idaho mountains and the other group taking 2 182RGs down the west coast through tall the Bravos. We meet up in Salt Lake and spend the weekend, switch airplanes and go the other way. Being able to experience back country flying and get mountain flying experience was awesome and some of the most valuable flight experience I have gotten so far. If you ever get a chance you should visit the school, it’s an awesome place with top notch training from highly field experienced instructors. You’d love it. We also get our tail wheel in a fairly modified 185 which is pretty sweet. Anyway, I enjoy your videos a lot. Keep it up.

[@rikspector]

Jason, Beautiful country, back in my youth the late sixties, I backpacked into the Grand Canyon, but aerial views are something else. Looking forward to the next video. Cheers, Rik Spector

[@hakan737]

I liked it....I really loved it...Outer cams, inside cams, post production, production are getting much better and professionals in every video and I really enjoyed while I am watching. Thanks very much for your great flights.

[@praetoriv]

Welcome to the geotagged world. It's not about the experience but about letting people know you have made the same experience as your favorite instagrammer. You, sir, are different. You're content is informative, your footage is brilliant and your words are inspiring. I've wanted to fly my entire life but life itself has gotten in the way. 2020 is my year. Keep up the good work and thank you.

[@gumballer9]

You need to check out Antalope Canyon in page, Arizona. Its 15-20min drive away from horse shoe bend.

[@salaheddincharbati9776]

I can NOT get enough of your videos !!!!!!!! AWESOME

[@rackum44]

After watching this video I had to fly the same route on my simulator. I also did Anchorage to the Roadhouse airport PASW

[@davelewis3963]

Absolutely enjoy your videos, and your flying. Thanks for putting this out!

[@terrysullivan1992]

So you're saying that a year ago you guys published video and pictures of this "Hidden Gem" and now there are throngs of folks going there. Well done !

[@flyingdog1498]

I have stayed at the hotel three times, landed at the airpoert once and boarded the raft at Lees Feerie for the trip down the Colorado River in 1976. Back when there was just one Navajo Bridge.

[@firemancharliem]

Okay, I'm not the only one that asked. In the outside the plane shots, are you on the ground and waiting for Miles to come back and get you? How many T/Os did it take to get all of the shots from the ground and the drone?

[@jorgealmaraz1360]

Hello Cap, what app you usually use in your ipad for navigation in US, could you recommend me?

[@maineguy1408]

I'd serve as Goose with you anytime :^) Another great video Josh - have really enjoyed the entire High West series. Your eye for interesting footage is excellent, as is your editing. Do you have plans for making it to Sun 'n Fun? Take care and don't forget to buzz the tower when you can...

[@easttexan2933]

Stunning, absolutely stunning scenery !! It truly is a special place on earth. Once again your filming and editing was as good as it gets by anyone. Your videos are incredible stories. Oh, and the Top Gun insert was priceless.

[@bruschi8148]

What used to be a parking lot on the side of the road.....Now over run by tourists:-(..Awesome vid!

[@bbt95762]

@14:58 LOL, well played, well played! great video thanks for sharing

[@SeanDuffyProductions]

Did you have a team or someone helping you out when filming this series? Just asking because I was wondering who took the exterior ground and drone shots of you guys landing. Great video as always!

[@terencecottington4273]

Your so fortunate to live in that part of the world. I would love to fly over these areas. One day maybe. Until then Josh, keep these brilliant uploads coming.

[@eliteclassicdetailing]

Great Video Great to watch. Have you ever flown in Australia ? Its Worth it.

[@SCav8tor]

Loved the cut scene to Maverick. I have no doubt that Goose would be alive if you, me or any pilot on this comment section were flying.

[@FlyingCooper]

What kind of fuel usage for this trip? The Cherokee holds 50 gals. correct?

[@nicksaffari4412]

yeee

[@tompinnef6331]

Thank you for a non-pilot. I have flown a few times locally in a single engine. Once in Maine in a float plane in and out of a lumber jack camp. Great video as always. Take care Spin

[@claytonwindham]

Love the pre video briefing/recap. Great way to snag my interest! Also good music!

[@RCF50]

I was wondering how long it was going to take before you made a top gun reference. Awesome job!!!!!

[@FrankSchlottbohm]

Again a great video, Josh! I do not know which movie star she might have meant either ;-) Flying to these destinations is definitely on my list.

[@K1DTC]

Another epic Video. you should do voiceover work as a side job. Be safe fellas. 🙏✌️

[@erickstiner1668]

Maybe Josh’s experience in Alaska’s remote airstrips and lack of people, is part of the reason he might feel it’s crowded at the horseshoe.

[@RAPPLE421]

Gorgeous stuff

[@hooksg001]

It’s interesting to me that you say “zero three” for the runway you are landing on at Marble Canyon. In this case it’s not painted on the runway but if it was it would be 3 and not 03, but in ForeFlight it is in fact listed as 03. I’ve just never heard anyone announce it that way. Not necessarily wrong, but I’ve always heard runways like that just announced as 3.

[@Wade-lk4yo]

I usually say 03, but I don't think it's really wrong either way

[@08turboSS]

At least he said ZERO instead of oh. Far to many people that are supposedly educated would say oh three.

[@MsRandiCook]

Awesome!