Landing an Airplane IN the Grand Canyon, Departing Telluride, Flying a Helicopter

[@normk5761]

I know I've said this before, but your efforts are huge and we really appreciate them. I'm a logistics guy...it's what I do for a living. So, when I see something like this it just blows me away at how hard it is to pull something like this off. And when all the footage is shot from multiple cameras at various angles, including drone shots, you still have to sit in front of a computer and create your story in the form of a massive edit! And create you do, and you do it SO well.... Thanks Matt for everything you do!

[@rfriesen1644]

Agreed!!!!

[@mattguthmiller]

Thanks Norm! It's a tremendous amount of work and some all-nighters to get these out somewhat "on time," but worth every bit. I couldn't do it without supporters like you though.

[@bml33]

How did you do the drone part? After getting the shots of you taking off did you have to land again and pick up the drone from the guy there?

[@planesense7390]

he prob came back around and landed again

[@rboyce5]

He flies the drone from the plane........Just kidding. I agree with Norm, these videos are impressive. But his skill with the Bonanza and all weather flying is even more impressive.

[@mickeydoolittle2057]

The high wing of the Cessna let’s you get out of the sun & rain. Better for sightseeing. With the IO 550 it’s a great performer & load carrying machine. The Bonanza is great as well. Much better handling. Many Beech Bonanzas used Magnesium flight controls (except rudder on straight tails …maybe). Problematic with Aluminum rivets. Reskinning is possible but very expensive. Great videos!

[@nepali.pilot1]

In my opinion he lives every pilots dream. I would love to go flying with this guy

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

Flying around on Daddy's money?

[@shelbywolfe6774]

@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 I mean shit, even if it is "daddy's money", I'd sure as shit be happy if my dad helped me buy a plane so I could engage in such a cool and constructive activity. You's a haaaaater boiiiiii.

[@raycharles6796]

@@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 He does not do it on Daddy's money. Do your research.

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

@@raycharles6796 yes he does. How do you think the kid got started?

[@crazypeoplearoundtheworld304]

@Echo312 why are you trying to argue about it?

[@Notinserviceij]

the continuation of the 210 VS Bonanza! I love it, can't wait for more rivalry!

[@bogeypilot2210]

Matt you guys killed it on this video. Great shots, awesome content and genius editing. Thanks for all the hard work you guys put into these for us to enjoy! Keep sharing! I watched it twice :-)

[@GenericAnimeBoy]

7:48 You managed to keep pilot voice on the radio despite Matt climbing over you. That was impressive.

[@thiccieredd9606]

GenericAnimeBoy he’s a pro he’s been doing this for so long

[@jameswikstrom4174]

An absolutely phenomenal video Matt! I have never experienced anything like this in my entire life. The Bonanza is such a versatile aircraft that can land at small airports where larger planes would have difficulty. Your flying skills are right up there with the best! You have total command of the Bonanza. This was the most spectacular video I have ever watched. Thanks for making it for all your viewers! You earned my subscription!

[@jonathanshores]

Great vid. I love the sound of a Bonanza overhead. 23:16 is awesome!

[@MoiraOBrien]

Matt, you really add another dimension to your videos by using the Drone shots. That must take a lot of extra takeoffs and landings! But the result is so worth it.

[@steveo1kinevo]

Love the West side of 🇺🇸 Enjoyed the vid

[@mattguthmiller]

Thanks man, looking forward to OSH

[@conradjacobs3018]

Should do a collaboration 😃

[@NewAgentHQ]

Awesome helicopter ride .

[@daviddean5153]

Its good to see JP again.

[@andyschmutz6100]

The ranger's name was John Rifey. I believe he flew a Piper Cub, at least in the early 70's.

[@theolschoolblues]

I hate heights and flying but you have given me a strange love for it. you truly live the coolest life. your a very brave guy. I seriously had panic attack on the video you made where all your control panel went dead mid flight! watching your vids made me feel like i could try this to get over my fears and immediately realized I cant when I can't even handle a weird malfunction on a plane in a video! Thanks for taking the time to show me a very amazing aspect of life that sadly I wont ever be able to enjoy aside from your amazing videos. you allow us all to fly a little.

[@martin.thielemann]

Great vídeo! On minute 27:45 another airplane flies right beneath you! I hope you had that one in sight!

[@salvatoreshiggerino6810]

3:59 Great idea, get Cody from Cody's Lab on board and have him talk for hours!

[@stevenpaulsnyder]

One of the best flying videos ever... Well done....

[@PolarAviation]

Very cool crosswind takeoff at 23:02 !!

[@kevinharris9535]

I just love floating around these videos and seeing JP pop up.

[@allanmoulton6815]

I flew out of Telluride November 1987 on Frontier Airlines. There were snow flurries that afternoon my guess it was MVFR. It was a small dual turboprop (about 10 passenger) and I remember the first thing we did was climb to 18,000.

[@alexkazarossian1876]

Marvelous video thank you for the excellent scenery

[@johnm4579]

Matt , you and Owen looks like you having a good time and a laugh there and still being in control of the plane, very cool.

[@jerryreynolds7159]

Your landing at 1Z1 was totally sick!

[@Turner9090]

Way to go Guthmiller, this is like the second video in a row I’ve watched of yours where I can say this is the coolest aviation video ever

[@darrellbelk426]

I live in Arizona and so many people across the U.S don't really understand how beautiful our State is. It is extremely diverse here and there is so much to see.

[@adroper62]

Got to agree. I haven't lived in AZ a year yet, and the simple task of walking the dog is mesmerizing.

[@scottveasy1694]

I was blown away on a recent visit in May. 102 in Tucson and drove up to Flagstaff. Next morning 30 degrees with sleet, snow and fog. 1st day at the Grand Canyon, couldn't see a thing

[@donaldholman9070]

Great flight and a super video. Thank you for sharing.

[@justricardo]

i say this as a compliment -- you're the only aviation vlogger that gives me FOMO .. thanks for sharing the dream

[@Tmanaz480]

Dang dude--fixed AND rotor! Impressive.

[@chinoodin4735]

Echoing awesome! Just glad you have a “comfortable Bonanza” to fly us through so many amazing places. Always a treat to come along. Cheers🍻 ...and the heads up flying is pretty good too!

[@muffled242]

Enjoyed the vid very much. Thank you for sharing....

[@mwalker1975]

You and JP inspire me, both showing us great adventures!

[@albrtajc2002]

Matt, you give me hope for humanity in these stupid times.

[@dashford06]

Great camera/drone work at Bar Ten! Thank you for taking us along.

[@fungula34]

Wow just awesome !

[@byronmills2328]

What a Great video! Thank You Matt for your hard work getting all these shots.

[@sheilasembly-crum8447]

Oh, Matt! You have done it again. I so much enjoyed your Grand Canyon flight. You really captured the essence. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Spectacular Matt. Amazing production and flying.

[@dmaeroflyer9279]

Hi! I just found your videos today. Awesome! I’ve been watching them the last 5 hours! Stay safe!

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Amazing as always my friend. Your content just keeps getting better.

[@wyleypilot15]

Great photography and agree on the use of drones adds an awesome dimension!

[@stevecastro22]

EPIC flight, Gorgeous scenery, Great friends, A36 Bonanza, and going to the bathroom in mid-flight. Life doesn't get much better. Excellent video.......

[@Neil-Aspinall]

You lucky guys. My kind of adventuring.

[@conradjacobs3018]

My dad had a A36. These videos bring back so many memories

[@bobninemire6859]

EPIC film of the take off at Bar 10 !!

[@ultralightflyer]

Great footage!!!

[@richardrandell7162]

Your videos are awesome Matt.. And the adventures are amazing.. Thank you guys for sharing most of your aviation experiences with all of us. Keep up the good work.

[@angelicwolf909]

My new "go to" place. Glad someone has the dough to do this sort of thing and is willing to share their experience. If I ever win a lottery ... I'll do it too, but I just can't seem to figure out an easy task like picking out the right six numbers lol. Seriously, I really do enjoy this ....

[@marc0321]

Really great movie. Been watching since JPs trek around the world. Keep it up.

[@АйратТатарский-ю4ъ]

Никаких пустынь)))) Все должно быть зеленое, живое. Зимой все должно быть в снегу.

[@golvic1436]

Just watching Matt try to get back into the front seat from the wing camera was far funnier than it should have been. I'm dying here.

[@ThatGuyFromArizona]

I will never get tired of watching your amazing takeoffs and landings... Well done Sir.

[@vegasaviation2243]

I trained at HND and called vegas home for 10 years so this one is special. Excellent video, amazing footage, and a job well done.

[@rj7411]

Thanks Matt. Terrific views, great editing. Love listening to you guys discuss the airplane to weather, very educational.

[@azrowmix1493]

I have been watching these awesome videos all day. I'm going to be hearing "Hotel Papa" in my sleep.

[@janwbol]

Another great one. Thanks for sharing. Very nice to ride along. Keep 'm coming.

[@arnofontana2036]

Hello from Belgium! Very nice video. I am struggling a bit with the quick fire radio talk. Can you help me and tell me what exactly you and the ATC are saying between video time 7:00 and 7:13? I just don’t get it! Thanks! Arno

[@mattguthmiller]

ATC says something like “Probably 250 would work a lot better, just get to the south end of the ridge line, that’ll make the descent a lot easier” (he said some other stuff before that, but I cut it in the interest of time - basically he’s saying fly heading 250 and why), then Owen says “You got it, thanks”

[@r3y1w9]

Wow - the scenery is absolutely mindboggling!! Never gets those views in a commercial jet! Getting all of those camera angles must be a logistical nightmare - but it all pays off with the final production!

[@andymurday4538]

Awesome video

[@rstevens3221]

Great video and scenery, I like your plane.

[@chuckmartin5773]

Thanks for all the hard work putting these together! I know it’s not easy but but well worth it on our end! Thanks for the ride, it was fun!!

[@Kiwi_Pilot]

Nice work Matt... they are getting really good

[@The_PaleHorseman]

Man love your videos, always watching and sharing on my social media your videos. I can't wait for all of this stuff to be over so we get more videos from you.

[@N1377J]

One of the best videos on youtube, Very nice job and I agree with Norm K.

[@terrabus1]

I love your videos, and I've learned a great deal from watching them, but I have a question: at about 4:55, you're cranking on a knob of some kind to make an adjustment. What are you adjusting? Thank you!

[@iamrockyw]

terrabus1 he is adjusting throttle or fuel mixture, or both. That’s part of the cruise checklist.

[@terrabus1]

Ah, ok. Thank you. I was curious because he was doing a lot of cranking. I would think the adjustments would be digital, since so much on that plane already is fairly modern. That and earlier in the video he mentioned his fuel pump has an automatic altitude adjustment.

[@garydell2023]

Appreciated the video. You opened up a new destination. Thanks for the heads up on the density altitude reminder, winds etc., Thanks ahgain.

[@corinneryan7521]

Fantastic - thank you!

[@paulwycka3393]

Haven't seen you in a while.. Great Video as always.. Living the dream.. Be safe.

[@Mark13091961]

Outstanding effort - really enjoyable. Thanks

[@webmonkeyuk]

What's the chime/tone at 8:01 please? Approaching point on flight plan?

[@scottmcdonald4944]

Great video Matt. Thanks for sharing. Really enjoyed it. Loved the multiple camera shots, especially the drone use.

[@luckylarry9514]

The West is Best. Flying vicariously with you has saved me a lot of effort and money. KDRO

[@NoGoodHandlesComingToMind]

11:34, coolness

[@waynecatterton5127]

Looks like you have so much fun on your adventures. I've always dreamed of being able to be able to go flying like that. Love your videos.

[@sey1yes2]

great use of external cameras and drones: so, you mentioned that your shirt and pants were quite comfortable over a range of temperatures. what is the brand name?

[@kb248756]

I don't fly but I deserve to watch your vlog one of the most in KZbin so far

[@S13Teddy]

My favorite one yet. Great job

[@Jlemasterx]

Matt that is probably one of the best Videos I have seen from you or JP. I almost didn't mind the constant 210 bashing. But I will tell you in a Cessna you can slide one seat forward the other back to access the restroom in the back seat. Im shy as well! lol

[@danielmills-thysen9807]

That was a GLAMORous shot of you topping off the oil.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Oh Matt this is got to be one of the funniest ones I’ve seen. And kudos to flying a helicopter which I didn’t realize you knew how to do. Safe flying my friend.

[@thomasdosborneii]

I like your videos so much, but especially this one leaves me speechless.

[@9HighFlyer9]

Great video from my part of the world. I really loved the departure shot from Bar 10

[@bruh-di4ku]

I love your videos so much Matt.

[@chrism2042]

My wife and I flew into that ranch a few years ago and spent most of the day there, that was my favorite part of the trip to Vegas.

[@flyinglonghorn9266]

Chris M I agree it was the best part of my Vegas trip too.

[@scotty11782]

That was wicked thanks Matt

[@cirruscapo]

Great Vlog, and the Robinson R44, nice little chopper...

[@AClark-gs5gl]

Love the channel! Would have been awesome had Beech introduced a pressurized option for the Bonanza line-up to compete with the Cessna P210, imho. Happy/Safe Flying! 🙏🇺🇲💪

[@scoty40]

Great vid as all ways Matt

[@thoriumfluoride1270]

Great film guys! It's such an amazing area to fly. I grew up in southern utah and northern arizona. Since you emphasized *IN* the Grand Canyon, I've got to call you on it. The Bar Ten is not IN the Grand Canyon. It is close and it's a lot of fun to land there. Next time you're in Boulder take a heli tour with Papillion or Maverick and they will land you in the Grand Canyon.

[@scottfahrer7515]

Great job

[@xraj4430]

Awesome video Matt, always looking forward to seeing new videos.

[@jprism1]

Excellent

[@pixamite1]

I love the unique beauty of the out of this world like landscape of the great west

[@evankeal]

Great video thanks! Just one minor comment, most people would take the title to mean you landed in the Grand Canyon that we all know from visits and pictures, technically you were only about 2 thirds of the way between Vegas and that well known part of the canyon, and about 2000 feet higher than that part of the canyon. About 80 miles away I think is Bar10 from the big canyon parts.

[@techcommandosinc4147]

Matt. This was one your best, you should compile a book with all these great destinations. .

[@hidesertskylane8161]

So much room for activities!!

[@allen764]

Hey Matt great idea..get that geologist and do a video series..I would love it.

[@NelloCambelli]

As a former owner of a T-210N and right seat of Beach Bonanza with flop control, Duchess and King Airs, the Cessna has more shoulder to shoulder room. The Bonanza is 3 - 5 knots faster. Nonetheless, private aviation is fun way to go slowly. Enjoyed your clip.

[@K1DTC]

Unreal footage. Remarkable video!

[@harpandharley]

You are definitely more limber than I could ever be. All joking aside, you do a fantastic job with your videos and looking forward to more.

[@user-yg5hk1yb3n]

I'm reasonably sure you won't read this, but I'll give my two cents anyway. Terrain is far more of a consideration than wind in many cases, especially at higher elevations where climb performance is poor. In my opinion, your choice of runway for leaving Bar 10 wasn't the best - you definitely weren't climbing very well. At least going the other way (staying to the right) the terrain is descending, and you can go up to 3 nm that way as well, more if you can claim safety as your reason for doing it. It's also a really good idea to do a practice approach, in the same area if that is possible when doing mountain flying (which Bar 10 operations are). If doing one in the same area isn't possible, flying through the area and gauging climb capability under conditions similar to takeoff is a good idea. If you have trouble meeting or exceeding the rise rate of the terrain leaving your intended departure runway, you should consider either going the other way or not landing at all. Obviously you were fine, and obviously you have a ton of experience, but I can't help notice that most of it seems to be in planes that have an autopilot and glass.