Checking Record Snow Utah Mountains

[@ufcpa1]

Simply glorious! Thanks for the show, guys!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ufcpa1. So much fun . . . And a good breakfast!

[@catdaddy57]

Utah is so breathtakingly beautiful

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@catdaddy57. Amazing isn’t it. I like that we can fly over forest, mountains or desert. It’s all beautiful!!

[@catdaddy57]

@WheelsInTheSky I live in Ohio and though it's beautiful in a lot of areas, it can't compete with Utah. .it's been on my list of places to visit... I'm a retired F14 driver, would have loved to do some valley runs thru your area. Simply stunning.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@catdaddy57 I went to school there at Kent State. Beautiful in the fall, always thought I’d return when finished in the military. But, I ended up here. Have you thought about picking up some kinda plane? There are groups of RV owners all over the place. You could probably find a group to fly with. Always more fun than flying by yourself. Some cool spots there in Ohio to take a day trip to. The nice thing about Utah is there are tons of wide open, sparsely populated areas for low level flying.

[@catdaddy57]

@WheelsInTheSky I live in Stow OH actually, right next door to KSU. small world. . I've thought about getting something similar to your little hotrod, but life events keep popping up forcing my $$$ in their direction

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@catdaddy57. Yeah, I know Stow area. I spent a lot of time out at the Kent State airport

[@jasonr7540]

Inspirational to watch someone who really appreciates flying. Thank you.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Jason R. Hey Jason. Thanks. Yeah that was a blast.

[@av8ir68]

I am so glad i stumbled upon your channel!!! That is beauty that only could be understood by looking at it!! Thanks for taking me along on that journey!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Glen Charles. Hey Glen, I’m glad you found the Channel !! You’re always welcome. I’m hoping to get better, so I can capture the joy of flying and share it with friends.

[@av8ir68]

@@WheelsInTheSky I have to say, I have watched a couple of your videos, and your flying and catching the scenery like you do is simply amazing!! I’m assuming, but not sure, but is that a Harmon rocket your flying?? I started to build an RV9, but life happens and my plans changed.. I pretty much live most of my dreams through the lenses of cameras such as yours.. Thank you so much for posting amazing flying videos..

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Glen Charles. Shane and Joe have Harmon Rockets. The rest of us, me, Daren and his brother Brian and Mike all have F1 Rockets. All basically the same, with just a few differences Thanks for your comments. That’s the nice thing with the 360 cameras, you can rotate the view to capture a lot of scenery.

[@av8ir68]

@@WheelsInTheSky I will be watching for more.. Thanks again.. 👍👍😎😎

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@av8ir68 Thank you. I’ll get to work.

[@watchfordpilot]

That was pure aerial ballet! Beautiful a/c, 10 sec stream, form up, tail chase, incredible scenery and listening to the banter before getting back to your carrier like strip. A bit of cu building here but it should settle down later before I head off for an early evening flight and join you in spirit. Thanks guys!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@watchfordpilot. Hi Steve. Thanks as always for your kind comments. It sure was a memorable ride. Kinda took us back to our younger days Then, to top it off with a great breakfast, made for a perfect day! Hopefully you have smooth air and clear skies.

[@TheresaGille]

Beautiful views!! Nice to hear the narrator’s familiar voice.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@user-ms8tn2bx5r. Thanks Theresa. That was a fun ride !

[@ryanjorgensen7873]

That was pretty awesome fellas

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Ryan Jorgensen. Thanks Ryan. Sometimes mountains are in the way, but most of the time they’re just fun to play in!

[@ioanekirarahu951]

Thanks so much. You guys are real professionals.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Ioane Kirarahu. You’re welcome. Thank you for your comment. I never dreamed this is what retirement would be like.

[@fredhassett8390]

Spectacular!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Fred Hassett. Thanks Fred. Two planes smoking against the blue sky, sure was an amazing ride!

[@DCSCustomFab]

That was truly incredible fellas. Dad and I have a couple rvs, this is our dream to fly formation aerobatics like that, love to fly with yall some day. Cheers!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@DCSCustomFab. Glad you enjoyed it, that’s probably my favorite video. I was so tired of all the snow, but figured we should record it before it melted. We’re always looking for People fly with. Where are you located?

[@DCSCustomFab]

@@WheelsInTheSky first video of yours ive seen, but truly amazing flying. your precision of not only aerobatic flying, but close proximity formation as well as low altitude through the mountains, just wow haha incredibly inspiring! Yeah I bet you guys got hammered up there with snow, we're located down here in Cedar city. Grateful for all the water runoff at least, did wonders for the lakes. But would love to fly with you guys, dad has an rv7 and I have a 6. Those rvs are just wicked little machines!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@DCSCustomFab. So much more fun flying with others, rather than just boring holes by yourself. I bought my Rocket in Cedar City. We get down that way occasionally, I’ll check in with you when we do. Or if you find yourself up in SLC, let me know.

[@hangie65]

Gorgeous flying you guys were doing down there. And with the scenery to match! Thanks for posting.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Lorenzo Labrador. Hi Lorenzo. Thanks for commenting. There is so many cool places to fly. And sparsely populated so we don’t get complaints.

[@tinolino58]

Thanks from the Alps

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Martin Kaufmann. Hi Martin, you’re welcome. Something about that mountain flying, just so much fun!

[@damienroberts934]

very nice. thanks from Australia.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@damien roberts. Hi Damien. Thanks. Glad you liked that snow, we had a blast. Good to have a friend in Australia!!

[@reckemroysrc3764]

Super fun flight Wheels. Glad you recorded it that was a one of a kind air show. I'll bet breakfast was great too. Thanks for the ride 😊

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Reckem Roys RC. Good to hear from you Reckem Roy. Yeah, we always have fun, but with that heavy snow cover and awesome scenery, that was a blast. Preston is our favorite place to eat breakfast.

[@amirhess]

Wow, as usual great video and great flying skills

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Amir Hess. Thanks Amir. We all had fun making that video.

[@1225drob]

Easily one of the best general aviation videos I’ve seen! You guys are having way too much fun up there.👍👍👍

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@dave r. Thanks Dave, I appreciate that. You’re right, I keep thinking, life is too good for this to last. So I take my dog and hike the mountain by my house every day. Just to make sure it’s not my health that gives out.

[@wiljam1968]

Thank you for the continued motivation.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@wiljam1968. You’re welcome. I think you had a Stearman. But, we’re you also working on another plane?

[@wiljam1968]

@@WheelsInTheSky yes, F-1, the RV-4 project as well.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@wiljam1968. That’s right. Keep me posted once in a while on your progress.

[@vincentmolloy5660]

Awesome video Chris. Absolutely beautiful scenery out there. Thanks for sharing.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Vincent Molloy. Thank you Vincent. It’s pure pleasure flying over it. Thanks for checking in.

[@maxmaslo8843]

I fly at USU and I saw you flying along the mountains. Coolest thing I have seen!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Max Maslo. Hey Max. That’s cool. We fly through there a lot, just usually not with the smoke on. We had so much fun, we were hoping someone on the ground would get a kick out of it. We almost always see a hiker in the mountains to give a show to, but that day only elk, and they don’t care. Thanks for letting me know!

[@igclapp]

Amazingly well done video! Incredible scenery! I would just suggest that you shoot and upload at 60fps instead of 30fps. It makes a big difference as far as the realism.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@igclapp Thanks. Yes, maybe when Insta360 comes out with their X4. I have X2’s and X3’s. When shooting in 360 and at 5.7k (the maximum), the frame rates available are 24, 25, and 30. I know most cameras that aren’t 360, can shoot at higher frame rates. I’ll check out GoPro’s latest Max2. Early on I had bought a GoPro Max but returned it after the first use. The stitching and stabilization weren’t as good as the Insta 360. But now that GoPro has a new 360, I would expect it to be better than the Insta. They seem to leap frog each other every time one of them comes out with a new camera.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

PS. Hopefully Dji will jump into the 360 market !!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@igclapp. Let me add, if you record in 4k, you can do 60fps. In 3k, up to 100fps. But, you loose so much resolution in editing a 360 video, it’s best to start out recording in the highest resolution possible- which is 5.7k. In the beginning, I thought 4k is plenty, but it’s not in 360 video.

[@chrigelsvansrv-8hb-yzz917]

No words...absolutely brilliant shots. Congrats!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Chrigels Vans RV-8 HB-YZZ. Thank you. Such fun- as I’m sure you know, with your RV-8. About time to go do it again, maybe in the desert this time!

[@chrigelsvansrv-8hb-yzz917]

Sounds great. I am still in phase one...but soon I will rip the alps in Switzerland and leave some smoke trails behind me. Have fun!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

Chrigels Vans RV-8 HB-YZZ. That will be incredible. Wish I were there!

[@keltonclark2649]

Absolutely incredible! I ride my dirt bike all around the area you guys fly in and hope to see you overhead sometime.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Kelton Clark. Hey Kelton. Glad you enjoyed that. We’ll buzz you if we see you.

[@ClaytonBarratt]

Beautiful vision guys

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Clayton Barratt. Thanks Clayton. We thought we should get some pic’s of the deep snow while it’s here. Such a great way to go to breakfast!

[@v35james78]

Epic. Fun was had.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@V35James. Hey James. Thanks for checking in. Yes, it was a great day. Clear skies, smooth air and massive snow!

[@autopilotthroughlife]

I'm thrilled I ran into you on the Neff's Canyon Trail the other day. If you ever need help around the hangar sometime, I'm your guy. -Phil

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Phillip Taylor. Yes, what a coincidence. It was good talking to you. I hike that trail nearly every day since I live just.a couple houses down from the trail head. I’m I. Hanger E on the east side of BTF. I’ll check with you sometime when I’ll be there hanging out.

[@Ethan-bu2zy]

Great show. 👍🏻

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Eathan. Hey Ethan, thanks. It was a blast. I was talking to Shane today about maybe doing something similar,but over the sand dunes to the south of SLC.

[@danblumel]

Chris, I'd like to meet up with you and avoid using the wrong settings on my insta 360 3X. Please let me know what would work for you. We could meet in Mountain Green or Skypark. My wing mount is completely finished and just got my BFR behind me.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@danblumel. Sounds good Dan. I’ll be out flying my Husky early in the morning. I can go up there. My Rocket is up there in my hanger anyway. Wednesday morning at the crack of dawn, we’re heading up to Johnson Creek. We’ll be exploring Idaho till Friday or Saturday. If tomorrow is too soon, we can meet when I get back.

[@Jack-ne8vm]

When filmed? Rivers going to be gushing!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Jack. Hey Jack, Last fall, little wet here and there. Ive been down there airplane camping for the last two years, same time in the fall. Last year it rained quite a bit after making two trips there, but the only place I’ve seen the rivers gushing is on the news. I remember it was somewhere in southern Utah.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Jack. Sorry Jack, thought you were referring to my southern Utah video I also just posted. In the video you’re referring to, we videoed a few weeks back, just before the warm up. There was some flooding in the valleys right after. Also around Morgan, their river was overflowing. I took my Husky up and videoed some of the flooding around Morgan for the city officials to look at. It seems to be under control now, we’ll see how it looks if it gets hot fast.

[@timothyirvine2842]

Do you even know how to fly straight and level? Wow that's still a lot of snow your side! Beautiful, thanks.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Timothy Irvine. Lol. Yes, a ton of snow this year, we had a lot of fun in the mountains this winter. Thank you.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Timothy Irvine. Have you been getting some good video ?

[@timothyirvine2842]

@@WheelsInTheSky it’s been working really well. Because I’m recording on 2 or 3 cameras, now the trick for me to learn is to record radio audio on a separate device, then I can overlay it on all footage. But I must say it’s fun. The Insta 360 is in front of my wing, only by about 20cm but it still gives a great perspective, even looking back.

[@Eileens_dog]

Heck, you make me want to emigrate! Love your vids. Tell me, what 360 camera do you use?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Eileens_dog. Thanks. We had fun that day. I’m using an Insta360 X3. I was using an X2 in the cockpit.

[@dundas9222]

Looks like a fun group. Are you all running 540's?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@dundas9222. Hi. Yes, all have 540’s. Make a big difference when you have a group to fly with. My Rocket is down right now with the engine out, but hopefully will be back in the air in June.

[@F4flyer]

Gorgeous flight. You guys should do some bfm.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Jim Riley. Hi Jim. We do sometimes. I’ve tried videoing it, but I found it hard to capture the dynamics of what was happening. Got a couple good shots in close, gunning and snap-shots, but it was just hard to capture the whole picture. It would be cool to recreate the fight using computer generated graphics, then fill in with video of the close up stuff. I do miss those days.

[@danblumel]

Hi, Dan again. Do you still feel the 1/2" steel conduit is the way to go ? If traveling can't easily stow that long tube anywhere, at least not in my plane. I recently bought an Insta X3 at your recommendation. Now to work up the Mounting to the wing, I'll do mine on top, also wing tip attachment screws location.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dan Blumel. Hey Dan. I haven’t really tested anything else. I may try a carbon fiber pole on my Husky. But for the faster speeds I’ve stuck with the conduit. You could try a shorter piece. Some guys have told me they’re happy with the video using shorter poles.

[@danblumel]

@@WheelsInTheSky yes, I've considered the higher speeds, Trent Palmer uses the carbon fiber extending pole. But only about 100 mph and no aerobatics.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dan Blumel. If traveling, you could just leave it attached and just put a yellow flag on it, so nobody runs into it when parked overnight.

[@danblumel]

@@WheelsInTheSky I'm gonna paint the last foot or more of it near the camera bright yellow. I should have it all done, the next couple of weeks or so.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dan Blumel. That should help people see it. Unless it causes too much reflection that somehow interferes, especially when under “g’s” and there’s a little flexing, where the pole is almost exposed to the camera. I think most selfie sticks are black. But , that may not be the reason??? If you notice a problem, you can always just repaint and go with a yellow flag. In the hanger, I also use a big orange cone. Let me know how it goes. I’m thinking I may paint my pole and attach hardware flat black. The hardware give me a little glare sometimes.

[@kirbyclone3293]

Is there a way for the 360 camera to film as if it was from the airplane’s perspective? ie, when doing a roll having the horizon rotate around the screen, rather than the horizon staying level and the airplane rolling around the screen? I hope that made sense.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@kirbyclone3293. I haven’t seen a way to turn off Horizon Lock. Perhaps in a different mode, but I only use 360 video. I’ve looked on both my X2’s and X3’s, I don’t see an option to turn it off. I sent a message to Insta, asking them. If there’s a way to turn it off, I’ll let you know.

[@timhegg2177]

@@WheelsInTheSkygreat, thank you! Also, what kind of set up do you have to hold the camera on the left wing? How do you attach it? Looks like it is way in front of the wing and very stable.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@timhegg2177. Hey Tim, try this video. How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@skydive1424]

Awesome!! That female voice telling you to Pull! Up! getting ignored is one of the lessons of married life I guess...😉

[@watchfordpilot]

Or as I say, and I'm sure I'm not alone, 'yes dear' 😜

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@sky Dive. Lol, and I don’t dare turn her off!

[@scubafun2453]

Do you ever threepoint the rocket?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Scuba Fun! Sometimes. Usually just wheel land.

[@tomw5890]

@@WheelsInTheSky I still haven’t figured out how to three point mine.. wheelies work well though :)

[@steve_neuser]

Sierra Hotel, Brothers!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Steve Neuser. Thanks Steve

[@JSFGuy]

Wheels in the sky keep on turning.... This is the only way to do it. 3D arena...🙃

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Matt Mittens. I’ll take a look.

[@youngskyculler]

OK fine, twist my arm! I'm ordering two Insta360 X3 today. ;)

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@youngskyculler. Lol. Yeah they’re a fun way to record your flight.

[@Jkauppa]

try electric wire resistance heater hot air balloons (sphere drones) for fun

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jkauppa. Cool. I’ll google it.

[@Jkauppa]

@@WheelsInTheSky its not from internet, its principle of electric battery to a heated air floating balloon, an idea to try out

[@Jkauppa]

@@WheelsInTheSky idea is: blimp + battery + heat = float drone

[@WheelsInTheSky]

Cool idea, using a battery instead of compressed gas. How fast does it go? Lol

[@Jkauppa]

@@WheelsInTheSky well as fast as the air ship (sphere) is shaped, its meant to float primarily and only sometimes move around with any engine, like electric ducted fan

[@matiasmazzo2938]

Pull up. Terrain.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Matias Mazzo. Yeah, I know, kinda annoying. I’d turn it off, but if it made a difference, just once, it would be worth leaving on !!

[@danblumel]

I flew to Preston that same few weeks ago, doing a loop, Preston, Bear Lake, Evanston (for fuel $5.86), Ogden, saw all your planes lined up across from the fuel pump. Couldn't figure out what the "convention" was about. 4-6 colorful planes lined up, only now putting 2 + 2 together. I'm the guy in Ogden with the Glasair 1 RG. Note : Evanston fuel is cheaper than Preston at the moment. Didn't know they had a courtesy car in Preston. I'll have to check that out soon. Love to join you guys sometime. I'll have a booth at the event at Skypark June 2-3. We make the most powerful (by far) LED and HID landing and taxi lights in existence in the world (No BS), here in Ogden. "XeVision" just Google it.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dan Blumel. Hey Dan, I remember you. Preston is a regular stop for us, we like to eat there. Sometimes we go to Evanston. I’ll plan on stopping over to visit. You flying in or driving?

[@danblumel]

@@WheelsInTheSky seems driving will be easier. What 360 camera do you use ? Booth supposed to be next to Best Tugs.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dan Blumel. Insta360 X2 and X3. They seem to work better than the one GoPro makes