Full VFR Mountain Departure Out of Big Bear Airport (L35) - Cessna C177B Cardinal

[@jimsmall6779]

The Cardinal, with its cantilever wing and large windows is the perfect plane for sightseeing.

[@Bill4LE]

Ya it really is! Loving it!

[@douglastisdale1582]

You definitely don't want to lose an engine after departure! Gorgeous views!

[@Bill4LE]

No, you definitely do not!

[@mickoneill8282]

Nice video. Love to stop by the airport and have breakfast or lunch. Safe travels.

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks! Thanks for watching :)

[@RhettKelly]

That was absolutely amazing. I love doing flights in and out of Big Bear on VATSIM. The last I did was from L35 to Ramona KRNM. Ramona is on a kind of plateau surrounded by some nice green vegetation and hills which makes it quite beautiful as well. Seeing you fly in and out of L35 IRL is a treat. Thank you.

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks, man! Thanks for watching :) RNM is beautiful too. The terrain around here is really fun

[@ehindur91]

That was rad, great views! - "Aw... are you talking to me?" - "I'm talking to anybody!" LOL, thanks Bill! :)

[@Bill4LE]

haha thanks! Thanks for watching....and listening!

[@RaceMentally]

Nice video! Might go there tomorrow. Do you ever worry about winds departing or entering through that pass?

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks! Ya mechanical turbulence is always on the mind flying around mountains. But it usually doesn't become a problem until maybe 9kts+ reported on the ground at L35...something like that.

[@RaceMentally]

@@Bill4LE awesome good to know! I was out flying yesterday near Ramona /Julian and ground wind was 12-20 and as I got to the mountains yes it got bumpy. I’m still a new pilot so experiencing these things is all new for me. I cancelled my trip to Sedona today as well. Slowly trying to get the hang of conditions as best as possible. Thanks for the video it helped me a lot.

[@rackum44]

So,so awesome Bill

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching!

[@jimmydulin928]

Thanks for the scenic flight. Down drainage egress is always a major consideration in the mountains and high desert. This is especially important mid day in summer.

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks for watching!

[@arpeltier]

Only done that once but that's exactly how I did it. It can get windy up there so you want to go on a calm day. Big Bear and Catalina make for two really wonderful airports down here in SoCal.

[@Bill4LE]

Ya it's such a treat to have close access to such unique airports!

[@edcook9747]

Got to fly in and out of Big Bear once and was beautiful! Flew up and skied for the day at Summit. Two of my favorite things on same day!! Have also watched Osprey aircraft fly in and out of Big Bear. They use to practice higher elevation operation. Fun to watch and hear!!

[@markdaniel8740]

Flown in to go skiing many times. Santa Ana winds can help make good ground speed

[@alanwelch7297]

I've taken that flight many times. Very nice. Pretty airplane and co pilot.

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks, Alan! Thanks for watching :)

[@Skylane2005]

I haven't read the other comments, so I may have missed it.... Did you preform a high-altitude departure? I'm a novice pilot, but I think Big Bear calls for a runup while leaning the mixture for altitude.

[@Bill4LE]

It sure does! Density altitude is always critical...it was cold so wasn't much of a factor...and I wasn't much more than 750 agl

[@KAPAFlyer]

Big Bear Airport was recently released for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Just as stunning in the Sim as it is in this video. Unfortunately, us Simmers STILL don't have a 177 Cardinal to fly in the Sim yet.

[@kevindavis8175]

Have you debriefed this one on PilotEdge yet?

[@Bill4LE]

Not yet...but soon!

[@wyatt92563]

Recently flew to KAPV out of F70. Flew over Arrowhead Lake and saw Big Bear to the right. Stunning. Thx for sharing 😃🤙🏻

[@Bill4LE]

Awesome! Arrowhead is really pretty...thanks for watching!

[@tyethescrybe3807]

'Looks gorgeous up there

[@Bill4LE]

It is! Thanks for watching :)

[@868822bkbk]

Great video. I always learn something from Bill. He is such a professional pilot. Thanks, Bill.

[@Bill4LE]

haha Thanks, dad

[@Cirruslife232]

I just flew over this airport on the way back from Napa Valley and told myself I want to go crush this thing and after watching this, I will be going shortly well done, sir

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks, man! It's a great place for sure!

[@aureliomarsili3902]

Spectacular !!!

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks! :)

[@rom1usa]

I did the same in a piper Cherokee IRL as first big XC flight with my wife in August this year. Amazing experience indeed ❤

[@budowens6478]

Love your airplane and the scenery is beautiful.

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks!

[@jeremyhill2243]

Spectacular

[@Bill4LE]

Thanks!