Idaho Aventures Part 2 - The Last Air Mail Route

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[@kevincanfly]

Bent metal can be fixed, pride can be mended, going home safe... PRICELESS!!

[@188steve2]

Well said my friend.

[@dons8122]

What you typed made me remember what we use to say in Mountain Biking when I use to race. ( hell pretty much when for any sport ) Broken bones mend, Cuts are temporary and chicks dig scars

[@jennifersummers4182]

Absolutely!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Hear hear!

[@vupilot]

As my friend Scott says...Same planet, different world.

[@nathangreer8219]

If I'm not mistaken, the mail route is contracted to Arnold Aviation in Cascade, ID. These pilots have some of the highest backcountry times in the world.

[@spensers.4249]

Yup, I flew into Sulphur Creek as a child with Arnold himself in a 185. These days I work for an alcohol distributor in Idaho and we get weekly invoices from Arnold Aviation to deliver our product on their route.

[@AV-iu6bd]

Trent you are living my dream. Hope to make it where you are one day

[@CloudCutter]

Everytime i see the old intro, it always feels new. 🤩Love it

[@AkPacerPilot]

That’s some sweet places. Thank you by the way for not blasting someone’s bad day with a plane, that stuff drives me nutts. Stay safe!

[@darrinboring2366]

Awesome...thanks for taking us along!

[@VincentZwane]

You have out done yourself with this two part video, music is phenomenal, visuals are spectacular and storytelling is engaging. Well done.

[@moose7472]

Don’t feel bad about not posting others bad days! I have lots of stuff my friends wouldn’t want published. A million subscribers can’t replace one friend 🤠 Also, loved the mule at the end! Thought you may have done that just for me.

[@baaa4698]

It’s better to have 4 quarters than 100 pennies.🤔

[@brandonb417]

Any landing you can walk away from is a good one, and any landing where you can reuse the plane is a great one.

[@DiamondDoorsInc]

That is a beautiful property.

[@deekamikaze]

Please put more music like this into your videos! I know there can be copyright issues but, oh man, I loved the vibe.

[@lundbrad]

Loved the video and loved that first ranch with the beautiful grass strip!

[@jeffreymarchant4020]

You are a Macie Gray song lover aren't you...? I may be miss spelling her name but , back in the late 70's i was on one of her recordings playing a guitar as a session musician...Now that's a memory...Thanks for the Deja Vu...Trent I had forgotten that almost didn't happen but it was so cool... she has the smoothest laid back style...

[@bradybergen3837]

Just something about that old intro... idk why but I still love it 😀

[@MatsGarage]

What amazing views, I can only watch enviously from this flat place I live in and dream of experiecing that for myself.

[@lj5673]

Looks likes so much fun!

[@JamesAllmond]

I think the phrase is, shit happens, says the motorcycle guy... Want to be safe, stay home.

[@couchfighter]

thanks Trent! i needed that little adventure!

[@223Carbine]

Trent - Nice work as usual. I gotta tell you though, I prefer the old intro; it’s just better. Thanks again.

[@metalmouth1151]

Man I love the intro

[@willharpel771]

Trent, give a shout when you are coming up to Idaho again and I could fly out and meet somewhere. I am up in the Coeur d'alene, Spokane area!

[@kavanpyle1352]

Intro throwback Thursday!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Good stuff! Enjoyed the video.

[@MaxPilot]

Old intro the best!

[@jackthompson8560]

That's awesome

[@odnetnin4720]

Glad to see the old intro! It’s my fav, but keep creating.

[@LogicBob]

Sooooo cool!!

[@sebastianmichael7327]

Nice!

[@jkjklol123]

👌🏻 old intro

[@baaa4698]

How about some airport idents or lat/lons for those of us turbine drivers that dream to backcountry fly but only have MSFS2020 to scratch the itch?

[@ar15boss]

Hey where’s the square space ad?? The clever transitions into the ads are super smooth, just like the user interface of square space!

[@mattrides248]

Surprised that your still at 405k subs

[@douglasbuhr5741]

thumbs up I like the intro

[@Nivan156]

Barefoot flying. #firewallnotonfire

[@JedediahSmith342]

Gotta love this shit ... yeah dude

[@rhysowen9566]

Noticed the front right wheel stopped turning as soon as it left the ground at 1:16 - are they designed to do that?

[@watashiandroid8314]

He mentioned in a previous video that he tends to drag the right brake a bit as he presses the right rudder pedal a bunch.

[@fjp3305]

Trent, where do you find your music? I don't know where to find new rock.

[@Lochsa89]

I can't believe the Postal Service is subsidizing delivery of mail and booze into some one's remote vacation home. Perfect example of government waste.

[@j.reddout]

Citizen.

[@stubby4317]

Arnold Aviation?

[@exrobowidow1617]

It could have been worse. Someone could have hit a horse (or elk, or deer...). I suspect the horses know to keep away from the airplanes, though. Certainly the mules do.

[@Leo-mo6jr]

Are u going to EAA?

[@jb6027]

WAY cool!

[@acengineer737]

Think I need to emigrate to the 🇺🇸

[@finnmacdonald9542]

Old Intro?

[@alexmoore4278]

dont get me wrong, new intro is fire but the old intro just hits different

[@chrischain_]

A mail route in a 206... I thought you'd only hear of that in Alaska nowadays. Awesome! The mail delivery person must be just as excited to be able to deliver there.

[@toddkennedy6234]

Who does airmail still

[@joshd9715]

That old intro just puts a smile on my face man.

[@aviatormichael6533]

you're so damn right, that's exactly what i thought too..

[@AkPacerPilot]

Yeah me too!

[@arantala]

It's a big reason to why I subscribed to this channel back in the day. The feeling of freedom and adventure. One of the few intros I never skip, because it sets the mood just right.

[@andriiperevodchyk]

yassss

[@louissikkema5399]

I had to go back to see when he switched back to the old intro, or if I was watching an older video. the new one was nice but the old one is just iconic, that music just belongs to backcountry flying

[@hohonator]

If this channel isn't inspiration to make your life awesome, idk what is! Keep up the good work Trent, keep on liiiiiiving

[@TrentonPalmer]

Thanks Seth!!

[@jennifersummers4182]

Truth! Excellent content!

[@jacksaloman9513]

You need money to make life inspirational

[@FallLineJP]

It’s midnight in Japan. Trent posts a video. Me: “Sleep? Who needs sleep?”

[@michaelhenry716]

This adventure was the best one in my humble opinion that you have taken us on. I had no idea that there were ranchers living like that in the nation. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@butterknife_mtb_rc]

Good to see the old intro again, with a twist

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Well.. TGIF to you! Good way to start off the day! :-)

[@joshgammon-carson869]

I missed the old intro

[@av8or971]

The old intro is STILL. THE. BEST. EVER! Just sayin

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Did you computer eat your NEW INTRO? What happened to that?

[@rangie944]

Hard to listen to you trying to be careful with your words about your buddies "incident". Got to have respect you didn't open up about it, good to hear only bent metal and a little dent in pride, both fixable.

[@BryanNichols]

Oh dang, old Introoooooo! I agree with Experimental Aircraft Channel; good way to start the day!

[@Captndarty]

I’m sure the men and women who moved west centuries ago would be completely miffed to learn that in today’s age to be a frontiersman you have to be a millionaire….

[@jasonhurdlow6607]

Yup, if your great-grand-pappy didn't homestead and hand it down, you'd better hope you win the lottery or are an A-list Hollywood celeb.

[@julianharms4109]

Trent - amazing vid as usual. Seeing the places you fly into gives me, here in the UK, such an amazing insight into the USA, it’s people and their way of life. So many massive differences, not least the sheer scale and beauty of your homeland. Awesome stuff, thanks.

[@robm.4512]

Couldn’t have said it any better. 👏😎👍

[@amywhite375]

I wanna know how to get a job flying air mail in the Idaho back-country! I visited Penobscot Island Air in Maine once, and they would deliver mail and supplies to the Penobscot Islands in 206's and 207's. It was an incredible experience to ride along with them. Anyway--Great video Trent! I appreciated you leaving the video flying down the canyon in a more real-time mode rather than montage. That was great decision-making by you guys to turn around.

[@omgedson42]

I thought I tuned into Vintage Clips channel where I often watch old commercials and intros for inspiration...and then I noticed Trent had just blessed us with the return of the old intro. WORLD PEACE RESTORED! //e

[@Cam_Wight]

Awesome video Trent, loving this mini series, some of these places are a dream

[@randyvanvliet226]

Nice intro, again!

[@fspfathersonpaintball6177]

Old intro gets me every time bud. Classic Palmer…..😎👍

[@kegmeisterg8496]

TRENT…..first time I watched your VLog. The most important part of this for me was your approach to aviation safety while in the back country. But personally, what your said about being an open, honest person and how you supported your friend is crucial. That’s how I see life and I’ve been criticized for that one attribute in my life many times. I see that as an uncommon strength that’s rare especially in males. Thank you for sharing that part of yourself and I hope you never waiver from that.

[@craigdewitt4292]

Very rare indeed, Respect

[@travisk5589]

Uhoh. Did Jonas meet up with you guys and crash another plane?

[@cgh2467]

I need a feature length Trent video. The music selection just pull it all together so well!

[@JetlinerX]

Every video I watch from him I notice how fantastic his soundtracks are! Glad Im not alone!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

He could make a 2.5 hour movie of this, and I'd wager 90+ percent of people would watch the whole thing uninterrupted. I certainly would!

[@07decker]

best intro by far, the song is imprinted in my brain. dam I love your videos bro!

[@autopilot80]

Hi I'm Dent Farmer and I give loans in the back country.

[@fffvsr]

much respect for not wanting to put your friends on the spot, you are a real friend.

[@PureGlide]

We land gliders into random farmer fields or airstrips often, and you never know when you're going to hit a hole, or a rock, or a stick. There's no way you can see everything before landing. It's just a bit of bad luck sometimes. And we definitely can't do a go around :)

[@iffykidmn8170]

How the heck do you get back in the air?

[@russwetzel1972]

The old intro, ..both are good.

[@Misadventures_Of_A_Yank]

I love seeing the old intro. Personally, I prefer the music in it to the newer one.

[@fmh357]

Thank You, I missed the old intro. It just feels good.

[@ernestgreen6821]

So interesting to see how people live out there! WOW! Great job Trent!👍👍👍

[@rx3749]

The song is dope at the end! I found the name: Lo-Fi by Bronze Radio Return

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Im sure you have answered this before. Its legal to land anywhere? Im curious about the process of landing these bush planes anywhere.

[@Monuments_to_Good_Intentions]

Also, would any plane be landable in the same places. Make a F15 lookalike and fly them around like you do.

[@SkylaneGuy]

In this video series they are either landing on private property (obviously with permission) or on charted public airstrips in the Frank Church Wilderness area in Idaho.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

I retract my comment from the last video - LUKE is the luckiest man on the planet!! WOW is that place STUNNING!!! American Dream indeed! Just amazing!! What a beautiful neighborhood - love the neighbors, lol! My kind of living right there! Glad your buddy is ok physically. That is a definite way to ruin a good day. I can remember my dirt bike and ATV days - whenever I broke something it was heartbreaking to end a great day short. Always a great day when nobody gets hurt, though. AWESOME vid, Trent! I think you could film 5 years worth of videos in your area and it would never be old or boring.

[@Speederaser84]

Old intro is best intro, no doubt

[@nocaps4652]

Are you going to Oshkosh

[@freakfly23]

"Hi, I'm Trent Palmer. I fly drones for a living and bush planes for fun." Unless you are demonitized, you also fly bush planes for a living. Nothing wrong with that. I talk to airplanes for a living and fly a musketeer for fun.

[@skylane1829]

Glad the guys are okay. The planes are fixable their be back.........Trent how is nick coming along, and are you guys going to Oshkosh?

[@tompinnef6331]

Crap happens. Had a major collar bone break - missed judged a path that turned out to be a 10ft drop. Fun bouncy vehicle ride to the hospital. Months off of work and still a large 'lump' in the right collar bone area. (cannot miss it) Learned I wasn't as young as I use to be. Forbidden by the 'boss' to ride anything with less then 4 wheels. (now that racing 4 wheeler was great - clocked at 80mph but that was another story). Thank you for the video - take care - be safe. (loved the old intro was back - missed it)

[@TurkishKB]

i was born in Idaho. When i was little i would point to the highest peaks and say to my mom. "When i grow up, im going to live in the mountains." She said, "honey, you are in the mountains!". I didn't get it until i moved to California at 12 years old. Im back in the mountains.

[@Raypatrick66]

Exactly! Well said and thx for honesty without using your friends and being respectful!! I Imagine they also appreaciate your repectful commentary…:-)

[@preciousadesina3407]

Hi there, I'm a journalist at The Telegraph in London writing an article on high-end fly in communities/air parks. I'd love to chat to you or someone who lives in one of these communities. Is this something you could help with? Thanks, Precious Adesina

[@drkskyes]

Would love to know the music you used for this one. You've got the knack for matching super music with super video. Thanks for sharing your flying life with us.

[@mekelleelguezabal1731]

Ha! My Aunt and Uncle used to Caretake Shep Ranch through the winter.....cool vid!

[@anthonyrstrawbridge]

Common thoughts they ( Bush flyers) probably consider in an ongoing list. Mitigation of post impact fire is remarkable in consideration of low level wind shear,downdrafts, and rough off field landing areas. Fire suppression would be most easily applied when all in cockpit materials are selected for low ( no is better) flammability. Base layer fire resistant clothing is cheap. And an insulated fire retardant outer layer would be a great addition. Criteria for quickly eliminating ignition source has fallen short to many considerations. The generally preferred location of fuel storage is in the wings. Most prone to rupture in force landings when encountering adverse terrain and when the airplane becomes inverted at impact. Volatile high energy dense fuels are preferred. When the captain goes down the ship, he further subjects himself to egress difficulty. Truthfully, I've found the low level wind shear on the greater plains.

[@johnvansloun7443]

Glad the old intro is back!!

[@derekradcliffe8140]

It would be interesting to know more about the accidents. Anonymous etc. but a lot of people (myself especially) dream of these kinds of adventures. And edited videos somewhat hide the risks. Not asking you to embarrass a friend or anything. But some talk about how often your group experiences a mishap. What the causes are, etc. will help us all maybe!!

[@jonathanburk1869]

Was on day 5 of 7 floating the Middle Fork of the Salmon river a few weeks back, in the midst of enjoying the experience, looked up and saw your plane fly over. Thanks for that, you knew I was out of service, had been away from the channel and brought it in for us. ‘Preciate. Looked like y’all were having fun. Tight lines.

[@miranthakurukulasuriya2960]

I don't like 69 so I turn it into 70 with my like.

[@rodyates1]

I thought you video would be interesting, but its so hard to follow the commentary..If the video is for viewers, perhaps more normal conversation would be better. Do you think you could get a map and show us where you are going?

[@davidlewis9572]

Like I said before…too cool beautiful country . Yea that kind of flying has risk but y’all deal with it ……makes me jealous all we have here is desert n rock mountains .

[@bigskyguy1611]

Best content on YT. Sorry about your buddy's mishap. It happens.

[@mageanast]

Man those ranch people are stacked

[@kevinkastel5251]

What beautiful country, fantastic way to spend Friday, jealous because I have to go to work.

[@kaishmir]

Ive hunted right on that piece of property back behind that runway at Shepp Ranch. We would be up on the hills and hear the mail plane come in and land. Awesome