Hail Storm, Bird Strike, and an Epic Desert Getaway | Feature-Length Adventure (2024)

[@annabellemayes7598]

An almost hour and a half video not on cockpit club?! What did we do to deserve this treat?!

[@daveclark3979]

Nice work Josh & Chels enjoyed flying with you guys

[@Aviation101]

Being a loyal support is all I can ask for! 🤟🏼 More How-to filming stuff coming soon on Cockpit Club.

[@Joe_CT]

Thank you for sharing this feature-length adventure with us. Please know all your passion and effort are so appreciated by those of us watching.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the kind words - your support means a ton!

[@DUBaviator]

You can see the amount of time and effort that went into making this stunning film, excellent work Josh and Chels.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks so much. It was a lot of time chained to the desk, headphones on, hard focus… so worth it in the end to share these memories with all of you. Cheers. 🍻

[@marks2383]

Utterly mesmerizing, fantastic trip and video! I just got my PPL a month ago and just got married 2 years ago. Been itching to get my feet wet with a trip like this with my copilot! But until a break from school and work comes, I’m glad I can have your videos. Thanks!

[@Richard-nq5pj]

So, half way thru this extended trip and I'm feeling that I'm there with you. Aviation 101 seems to have become two people who share their life through the video. It's very intimate, which generates a feeling of family in me, as if I am part of your family. I think this sets you apart from other youtubers who are either quite technical, such as instructing on tear drop entries, and others who seem to use the platform for "here we are flying in our plane" (again). Yet your videos have grown to encompass the local environs, customs, weather, and your reactions to and integration with the destinations you choose. Bravo! On your uniqueness and of course the technical skills of scripting, shooting, editing, etc.-which is done so well that it is basically invisible to the viewer. Thank you.

[@Aviation101]

Oh man, thanks so much for the kind words and great feedback. Staying unique and relevant is difficult on social media these days, but comments like yours reassure me that I’m on the right track. Thanks so much for the support 🙌🏼

[@dcentavoman2349]

I have to say, the quality of your work is absolutely amazing. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Aviation101]

Im glad you liked it! Thanks for the support 🙌🏼

[@anthonycyr9657]

Chels is a fantastic pilot, composed, professional, competent, shes a great catch.😊

[@drewbear4471]

Josh has been cooking on this for a HOT minute! thanks for the new video.

[@Aviation101]

It’s been a few weeks in editing! Thanks for watching 🫡

[@jacobcastellanos3177]

Thunderstorms, hail, bird strikes, and BBQ. Josh your content is second to none. Thanks for making my Saturday night! Safe flying!

[@Aviation101]

I’m glad you liked it! Thanks so much for the support. 🙌🏼

[@thomasmixson7064]

I was born to the lonely high plains & farms of the Panhandle of Texas. 12 miles from the nearest town of 1200, the nights could be as dark as an empty sea on a moonless night. Cool summer mornings, the smell of the earth and hundreds of acres of fresh, green wheat swaying with swells and eddies like the sea stretched to the west just past our prairie pasture & lake from my upstairs bedroom window. These were the lands of the Comanche, the Llano Escatada, white men became lost here as if at sea, and to be able to really say you can really appreciate it and love it you'd have to be born here. Weather? I've seen it rain mud, seen it drop from 85 degrees to 20 and snow ....all in one day. We've got thunderstorms that reach almost 100,000 ft. at times and more tornados than anywhere else in the world. A single harvest could pay off all your debts and maybe even pay off he mortgage, but a dry year & if you don't have irrigation, or a hailstorm batters your crops worthless and you have nothing. Soon, with crops harvested and summer days growing long and hot, we, too, as the Indians once did, we'd head for the high Sangre de Cristo mountains of northern New Mexico. Much could be said, but memories of time spent in the mid 50's to 1960's with very old real life pioneers and old Indians in Taos are special! Some of those "guys" were full grown and 20 years old in 1880.

[@KasualKaos]

Even though they didn't have to, good call by the Cirrus to go missed and give you priority. I believe this is the longest video I've ever watched on KZbin. Worth every second! Thanks for this one!

[@Aviation101]

I’m glad you liked it!! I’m trying out this “long” format on KZbin, instead of releasing multi-part series.

[@KasualKaos]

@@Aviation101 I'm all for it. Longer is good in my book.

[@dennisnevin1893]

Really loved this episode. Usually I speed up the playback, but not this one. Beautiful filmography with informative and fun narration.

[@Aviation101]

Awesome. I’m happy with the story on this one. Already have the next two in the editing pipeline!

[@alholborn8516]

Thanks for sharing, beautiful country.

[@Aviation101]

Indeed it is. Thanks for watching!

[@pkane5472]

Love the outro "See the rhythm of it all" Wonderful episode that had it all!

[@Aviation101]

Im glad to hear it! Thanks so much for the support.

[@JonahCasper]

Right now I am training to get my PPL. I just did a flight plan for a flight tomorrow to pennsylvania. I have about 20 hours in the log book. These videos always inspire me to pursue my flying dreams.

[@Aviation101]

Fantastic! Keep up the great work. Fly safe 🫡

[@skyepilotte11]

Great trip to the Big Bend...awesome scenery...great food... Good return flight with the bird strike exception ... Thx Josh and Chelsea.

[@MrTurbomaximus]

Just got abnormally excited to see this pop up!! Thank you for producing another amazing video - absolutely makes my day everytime !!

[@Aviation101]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the support.

[@Minnesota_Vance]

You both are such excellent pilots. The weather and bird strikes are never things to mess around with and you did the right things to ensure your safety and the safety your aircraft. When you said you weren't sure if you could make it in for a landing because of the thunderstorm, I know what Chelsea felt when she said, "really!?" Because if you are concerned it must be bad. I really enjoy the longer content. Keep up the great job. You are both great representatives for aviation. ❤️🙏

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! Thanks for the feedback - I’m experimenting with longer videos like this, as opposed to multiple “parts” of a series. That being said, I have a few shorter flying-related videos that will come from this project.

[@lerkzor]

That 'smell of rain' is called Petrichor. I love the smell, and I love that they have a single word for it.

[@Aviation101]

Exactly. I never remember the word but it’s a distinct smell for sure!

[@jamesmichaelis1483]

My favorite couple!! Love you guys😉

[@johnwillsund]

Two minutes in and I'm already hooked by the quality of this storytelling and production!

[@Aviation101]

Awesome to hear! Thanks so much.

[@nigelappleton2963]

Love you guys. Another great video.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for watching!

[@swimmingfry7012]

Fantastic adventure

[@roy1531]

It is absolutely crazy how much Lajitas and Terlingua has changed. On one hand it's sad the rustic area that it once was, has become, "pretty" if you will, but on the other hand it's nice seeing it modernized. My mom and stepdad worked in Lajitas for a while, she ran the restaurant, and my stepdad ran the bar. While they were living there, Brooks and Dunn filmed the video for My Maria in Lajitas and cast my stepdad and another town resident named Jake in the video. I have lots of memories from the area and the two of you do such a great job videoing and narrating!

[@Aviation101]

Oh wow that’s so cool - I’ll go watch that video now. I do love how rugged and remote many areas out there are.

[@MoatzHassan-o8r]

Wow 😮

[@rickclayburn9111]

Enjoyed very much. All the best to you guys.

[@Aviation101]

I appreciate the support!

[@simonpilot]

Thank you!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the support!

[@AN-ef6uo]

Great landing. Well done.

[@bpbubz]

Just outstanding! Thank you. Excelant story telling. Very well done, incorporating aviation best practices, theory, crew resouce management and sound decision making into your story. Thank you again, Chelsea and Josh.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the kind words and support!

[@Rudydugue]

Thanks for this high quality film. I had a great evening watching it. Lot of hard work went into it. Thanks to both of you & others involved for such quality work.

[@Aviation101]

I’m glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the support.

[@firepilot109]

Great video as always....should make one for IMAX!!!

[@Aviation101]

I dream of doing that one day!

[@spencercunningham1017]

Another 5.0 treat!! Thanks Josh and Chels!! Well done!! ❤❤❤

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for your support! 🍻

[@jhaedtler]

30 years ago my old boss and I used to fly back from Mexico and we would clear Customs at Preside. Back then it way a fast clearance. No one was ever there except Customs officers, When they were finished they went back to the bridge! I sure miss those great days flying around New Mexico Texas and Mexico!

[@Aviation101]

It’s a great area to fly around!

[@colinwallace5286]

We appreciate your efforts to provide us with some escapism. Loved the tidbit about your early days in the 150. My school friend the airline pilot has a few 150’s (various family are pilots), and extended an open invite to just “go flying”. We shall make time in the near future.

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! Those little Cessnas are fantastic. Thanks for watching!

[@erric245]

Absolutely beautiful work as always, Josh. I'm swooning over the chemistry of the two of you. I'm hauled up with a bad ankle sprain and this was the perfect cure to my boredom; it kept me engaged the whole way. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the kind words! We love producing these stories. I’m glad you enjoyed the production 🙌🏼

[@StephenSalter-yk4wq]

You’re a very lucky couple living the dream. Don’t work too hard. Amazing video. Steve . (Private pilot and Aircraft Engineer UK)

[@Aviation101]

Thanks so much Steve!

[@danielruff4632]

What an OUTSTANDING “Movie”!! Great job you two! I love climbing into the cockpit with you guys! 😁

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for watching! More content in the pipeline.

[@JonahCasper]

Great video!

[@peanuts2105]

When i get some down time from working at Heathrow airport, i'm going to turn on my Sony 55" OLED, crack open an ale and enjoy 'me time'. Thanks Josh.

[@Aviation101]

Two thumbs up for a cold ale! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@KenKlingenberg]

Like the new glasses Chels.

[@Aviation101]

😎

[@wiscoskies]

I love watching your videos. The content and editing are always great. It’s been awesome seeing your channel grow, and I can’t wait to see what’s next. If you ever find yourself at KETB, don’t hesitate to reach out!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the kind words. It’s been a hell of a journey, and I have much more to learn. In the meantime, more editing!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Howdy from Minnesota USA!! Amazing episode!!

[@Aviation101]

Howdy! Thanks for the support 🙌🏼

[@davenelson-yd2mv]

my friends all i can say is WOW i love that area of Texas

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for watching!

[@davenelson-yd2mv]

@@Aviation101 yw

[@markbock3027]

Beautiful work, Josh! I’ve had more bird strikes than you and Chelsea on my frigging motorcycle! Including one on my way out to Oshkosh this summer - big crow wrapped itself around my handlebar. I felt really bad about that one. Glad your bird strike didn’t do any damage!

[@Aviation101]

Oh crap 😂 wrapped around the handlebar would be stressful. Thanks for the support!

[@garyfly8244]

Great video thanks for sharing! 💙

[@KevinW8BRY]

Great video! Well deserved break for you two! Thanks for taking us along. Fly safe!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks Kevin! It was a blast, and I’m glad we were able to thoroughly capture and share it.

[@sljs1010]

Great aviation movie.

[@tomsnide]

That feeling some people get when they hear there’s a new Avengers or Mission Impossible movie being released, that’s how I feel when I hear there’s a new Aviation101 post. Thanks for all the hard work and great storytelling Josh! As I pilot I also appreciate the little tips and reminders that are embedded too.

[@Aviation101]

Fantastic! Thanks so much for the feedback.

[@ClearedForLanding]

Great stuff as always, guys! "Should've announced on CTAF" 😂

[@Aviation101]

😂😂😂

[@berniebrown9115]

Maybe the best ever!! Thank you. On my bucket list

[@Aviation101]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching.

[@wheelairrentals7132]

Epic video , guys! It could have been 23 hours and I would have watched every second! Love the long form content.

[@markcrabtree5631]

Wonderful Job! Thank you for all that you two do for not only great content, along with flying experiences. Keep up the Great work!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks so much for the support!

[@SomeDayPilot13]

What an adventure... Love this format. Keep Going!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the feedback! More of these long-form videos coming.

[@shawndiamond342]

Going on my solo XC tomorrow and will only need 1.5 hrs of simulated instrument before completing FAR part 61.109(a) requirements! Appreciate the continued inspirational videos. Well done as always.

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! Keep it up. Safe flight tomorrow 🤟🏼

[@freedomrider30]

Hard to believe it's been seven years J!!! Gezzz. A+ guys!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@Aviation101]

Time flies!

[@freedomrider30]

​@Aviation101 just to clarify, " the 7 years I have been with you. " LoL. Fly foward brother! FYI... We still don't like C! 😂🤣👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G,day Josh and Chelsea from Sydney Australia. That was one of your best short film productions to date. Are you both; happy, healthy, current and proficient? Brain teasers from the film. * How does Rio Grand fill, what is its catchment area? * The measurement of density altitude on takeoff @5300 is that the highest you've heard over ATIS *Gee.. that's arid cattle country, were they Brahmin or longhorns? * I'll have to watch a John Wayne movie. Best wishes from the Great Southern Land, Australia (state of the Commonwealth.) 🌏🇦🇺

[@Aviation101]

G’Day! The Rio Grand originates in the lower Rocky Mountains. I’ve heard as high as 9000ft on an AWOS before. Mainly Longhorns I believe!

[@diegoruiz7600]

no way, i have an Airbnb near Kingman down Antares rd. its a bell tent. We'd love to have you

[@Aviation101]

Oh nice! We lived on Beale St. Loved that town.

[@diegoruiz7600]

@@Aviation101 great video man

[@99matsui]

Love your stuff!!!

[@brennenfitzgerald]

Looks like the bird feathers hit the prop.

[@krisklamka7905]

Amazing video, Josh and Chelsea! I love the long format and Big Bend just seems so beautiful. Also appreciated the CTAF joke about the bird. Stay safe!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the feedback! The long format makes it easier to tell the entire story in a shorter time (less episodes to stitch) from an editing perspective. Thanks for your support! 🙌🏼

[@timtrampenau3050]

I went full screen and horizontal on my iPad for this, now that’s saying something. Thanks cheers and good luck.

[@Aviation101]

Awesome! Thanks for watching. 🫡

[@stanurquhart1542]

Always great videos guys especially for a retired Airline/GA that spent most of his life on the east coast of Canada and the US.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks so much for the feedback!

[@rickinnes]

Awesome video- 🙏

[@fidelperez1920]

Epic

[@blakesmith2101]

My first solo was in a 152 Aerobat . Tail number of that Cessna was 4958A. So close.

[@Aviation101]

So close! Probably very close in serial numbers.

[@marciogledson6076]

Great vídeo. Thanks for share!

[@ChazToz]

@1:12:39 I like the 'stereo' audio effect with Information Golf in the right ear piece and ATC in the left ear. Most Excellent Josh. A first for me.

[@Aviation101]

That’s Garmin’s 3D Audio! I love that feature on the audio panel.

[@frankward67]

Great show Josh!!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks Frank!

[@timothycheuvront8284]

Awesome video guys! Thanks for sharing an amazing journey in my home state!

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for watching! Cheers to a fellow Texan 🫡🍻

[@kellybasham3113]

Love your videos

[@Stormin13]

Cool video loved the drone shots and the milky way time lapse

[@Aviation101]

Thanks! Those are also some of my favorites from this whole project.

[@Dunwyche]

Wow nice Josh! Great vid and thanks you two! Jason~

[@Aviation101]

Thanks Jason!

[@seriouspilot3546]

Oh my you were in Ojinaga! My gf lives like a hour away from there and I’m like 5 hours away from there. That’s cool that you came to Mexico. How was the food there? Thanks for that video it’s always a good day when you upload.

[@pilotpeego1820]

Why didn't you request flight following after canceling IFR? BTW, awesome video!

[@Fly_With_Henry]

“Should have announced on CTAF.” 😂 RIP Mr feathers.

[@xFirestormerX]

One of my first flight school's Cessna 152s had a bird strike around this time last year. It was a Seagull and it hit the left wing root, there was a substantial amount of damage. It took about 3 months to fix before the aircraft was airworthy again. Also something to note, that aircraft was one I hated flying for multiple reasons, uncomfortable seats, barely working cabin heat, and worst of all it never flew straight. If I took my hand off the yoke it would eventually put itself in a left hand spiral dive.

[@Aviation101]

Sounds like a flight school plane for sure 😂😂

[@wcmcmillan]

Keep the great content coming, I am a Commercial Pilot in Canada, and I love to see the differences in regulations between TC(Transport Canada) and FAA

[@Aviation101]

Thanks! I definitely love learning the differences when I fly up there too.

[@muzikman183]

great movie guys! looks like the bird hit the prop first yikes

[@Randy7846-c3o]

Awesome video josh, I am going to big bend in Dec myself.

[@Aviation101]

Thats a GREAT time to be there!

[@frankkirby5763]

This is a great channel. Best wishes.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks for the support 🙌🏼

[@ricksiersma1374]

Exceptional video the scariest part was 33:55. I’ve seen too many palm or tendon lacerations with that technique.

[@Aviation101]

Luckily it’s just a tap, not a hard whack!

[@Ophidian14]

On that last leg into T89 you passed through one of the last remnants of class G to 14.5! 15:40

[@erric245]

"Should have announced on CTAF" lmao

[@Aviation101]

😆

[@HespelerFlyer]

Great video! I do have a comment/question for Josh. Are you healthy? Something grabbed my attention in this video.

[@Aviation101]

Thanks! Yes, very healthy. 😂

[@paraspatel8616]

Josh, You like to fly around Big Ben Try flying over Banff (Canadian Rockies) one of best views. I love to see one of those videos

[@Aviation101]

I want to visit BC some more!

[@ryanawilson8549]

FM 170 sounds like a radio station

[@likes2fly]

great video. do you prefer Garmin over foreflight

[@Aviation101]

Garmin!

[@johnopalko5223]

A down day is always a good thing and you really need to keep an eye out for those NORDO birds.

[@Aviation101]

Exactly!

[@easttexan2933]

Did you fart?......priceless. Josh, just so you know, beautiful women don't fart....they toot. Great video. Wonderful scenery. Been hoping y'all get something a little faster....like a 182T.

[@Aviation101]

😂😂😂 More speed is in the pipeline 🚀

[@boogerwood]

You could’ve taken this video on tour to theaters and I would’ve gone. Love this effort. I don’t like the term content creator. You are a filmmaker.

[@Aviation101]

Some day, that’s the dream! Thanks so much for watching. 🙌🏼

[@ArghIsThisHandleTaken]

Do you guys have to report that bird strike? I worked fighters in the Air Force and we had a few bird strikes I saw and they always had to be reported.

[@Aviation101]

It’s a really good idea to. Considering there was no damage to anything, I don’t think it’s “required,” but a good idea to report it to airport management regardless!

[@ryanawilson8549]

Can you imagine living in that area before "civilization"?

[@Aviation101]

Thats definitely a different way of life, but tough people made it work!

[@mohrk]

I think we need to se Chelsea flying more often with non-CFI Josh. She seems more competent now.

[@Aviation101]

@mohrk we’ll always fly as a crew. I’ll always be a CFI, just like she’ll always be a pilot and mechanic. We bring what we each have to offer and collectively contribute to the safety of the flight, as a crew. Always! 🙂

[@brianwarren3277]

What are those knob’s to her left and your right do

[@Aviation101]

I think you’re referring to the ones up high in the cockpit? If so, those are air vents. Twist to open/close.

[@bill2066]

Everyone Wants to be a KZbin Movie Star. But Hardly anyone can. Thats why there is the Like/subscribe Button and the view count ($$$). Its that simple to me. Will I get a reply and a heart? Probably not...lolzz

[@angrybaba9964]

1st View

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Not trying to be creepy here, but do you both travel with a surveillance device detector(s) and uv/blue light? Just asking as I stayed at a lot of Air BnB’s and Hotels and by far Air BnB’s have had little cameras hidden about. Granted, most are for “theft, damage and destruction purposes” but some have found “their business” uploaded to less than appropriate websites and some are less than stellar with “clean beds and seating”. After a few startling discoveries I never go in one without the devices and if I drive somewhere, I always bring a full set of sheets and a roll of black electrical tape to cover any discovered lenses. Just saying.

[@Aviation101]

Great points! I have a UV light, but should really make it an essential item to pack. I’ve never heard of a surveillance detection device. I’m gonna check it out!

[@brianb.2398]

I mean... birds can fly anywhere... why do they need to be at the airport anyway?

[@ryanawilson8549]

Or what's left of the bird...

[@Aviation101]

😬

[@jhaedtler]

That would be a great place to take a horse, bed roll and just disappear for a week or so!

[@Aviation101]

And lots of people do that! Big Bend is a destination for horseback camping.