New England Swing 8: Mt Washington, New Hampshire

Join our IFR (instrument flight rules) departure from beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine to Mount Washington, New Hampshire where we luck out right over the top of the airport and get the airport in sight to circle down for a visual approach. We show our stay at the Omni Mount Washington Resort and ride up to the top on the historic Mount Washington Cog Railway.
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[@newenglandphotography9340]

Next time you take a trip to (Tax free) New Hampshire, Go over to North Conway for the night. They have a Ben&Jerry's that is conveniently located next to the Conway Scenic Railroad. About a mile south of the CSRR is the Muddy Moose. A great place to eat. Go early. The line out front starts around 5pm.

[@rodandanner2132]

WOW! That was beautiful and exciting. Thanks for letting me tag alone on my job's 100 inch monitor.

[@fishingmedic1]

So this is an awesome trip you two. I always chuckle at Jamie during take off and landings between her facial expressions and the grip she has on the door handle 😆

[@vindoll6237]

She gets a little anxious, it’s all good!

[@TylerReinhard]

You missed your chance to title this video "Planes, Trains, & Automobiles" :)

[@SmittySmithsonite]

That movie is great! Now I have to watch that again. Been a decade or so. :)

[@Ripu2]

"don't be premature, babe"! Jeez, that's a gut punch!

[@Rapid454ss]

As a native New Hampshire-ite I’m so thrilled that you came this way. Never miss your videos. Not sure what time of year you where here but looks like you had great weather. Hope you enjoy your New England visit and please come back! Wonderful part of the country!

[@michaeltatham4307]

Diddo, Cow Hampshire here

[@linb5668]

That makes 3 of us! Love living here!

[@Husker627]

loving the series guys, thanks for taking us along.

[@pdxwill8524]

So team work do make the dream work! Appreciate the tight CRM you two have. Don't hurt having two experienced ATC's on the flight deck. Have really enjoyed following this trip with you.

[@rgrbmac3066]

WE did the COG at MT Washington a few years ago, did you get mooned? Hikers moon the COG because of the smoke. On our way up past Jacobs Ladder I see a girl standing in front of 4 guys who have their backs to the rail....and yup, they drop trow while she takes a snap.....I’m thinking come on...come on (she was gorgeous), and yup, she turns and down the went.......a gasp was heard on the train but over come by one voice saying .....YESSSSSSS!!!! As my wife punched me in the arm.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Those people are the reason it was all diesel power on this video. 😡 Great story, though. 🤣

[@markmaccani9411]

Kevin and Jamie, Great job to the video. Looks like a great trip. Enjoy your weekend.

[@troyjollimore4100]

Glamour Jamie is best Jamie! ;) And that's what I like about you two... Kevin: *Pouts* "I DO know what I'm doing!" Jamie: "Okay. You know what you're doing..." ----------- My Wife: "No you don't! Give me the controls!" Me: "But you have no idea how to fly..." *Impacts mountain, but wife is satisfied with this* LOL!

[@shopart1488]

Love the IFR keep it up!! When will we see Jamie start taking flying lessons. As we all know she is already a pro on the radio. Keep up the great video’s.

[@mrfixitm3345]

She should be good on the radio because they are both air traffic controllers.

[@shopart1488]

@@mrfixitm3345 I think most already know that. Especially if you are a channel follower. It’s just one step she has under her belt. And one step she does not have to master. She can concentrate just on flying the plane.

[@brch2]

@@shopart1488 If you're a channel follower, you should also know she has no desire to learn how to fly, but has learned the bare basics of how to navigate and land with the autopilot if there's ever an emergency and Kevin becomes incapacitated.

[@shopart1488]

@@brch2 I also know that . And I also know my wife never wanted to fly. But when we bought our Cherokee she decided she better learn to at least land it. She went on to become a single engine land instrument rated pilot. Not bad for not wanting to fly.

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

My wife Tammy and I took the Cog Train up to Pike's Peak several years ago on our bike trip to Colorado. What a cool way to see the mountains and lakes no-one else gets to see. Someone asked the conductor as we were in a 30% uphill grade at 12000 ft. "What happens if the brakes fail?" She replied that there were two large springs that would stop the train! "COLORADO SPRINGS AND MANETOU SPRINGS"!! Lol. Glad you kids are enjoying life together.....God Bless!

[@azul7239]

Awesome places, Jamie you look amazing. Nice landing pilot. From Adelaide, Australia.

[@malcolmamos8615]

Hi, also from Adelaide South Aust (Blackwood)

[@azul7239]

@@malcolmamos8615 OMG I am from Hawthorndene.

[@duboisdl]

Hope you guys had a good ride up to the "Rock Pile". On a clear day the view up there is AMAZING. Hiked up there one Labor Day weekend, temps were 60 deg F at the base, by the time we got to the summit, it was snowing with 60 mph winds!!

[@petercraw8188]

I took the cog on a hot summer day with my son. He wondered why I was bringing winter gear. He found out real fast. Freezing up there.

[@wallyman292]

24:20 I could swear that tour guide on the train says that river flows "into long island sound and then the Pacific Ocean" rather than Atlantic. . . Regardless, another cool vid! Didn't even know Mt. Washington had a tram to the top like that! Of course, the only other vids I've seen of it are when people are trying to stand up against 100+ mph winds in the middle of winter, so. . . ;)

[@cbwfandboo1415]

I heard the same thing. She did say Pacific!!

[@thomascowart2634]

I love your videos makes me feel good. Wish I was young again.

[@garrygballard8914]

Do it anyway Tom. You’re not dead yet. And you ???

[@thomascowart2634]

@@garrygballard8914 Thanks for the uplift.

[@mattcollins4550]

That hotel is where the Bretton Woods agreement was signed...when we all got ripped off

[@craigjones1939]

That circus music during your spiral descent ...cracked ...me ...up!! 😂🤣🤣 Love your channel!!!!

[@dougfarster2172]

Luv your videos of you and Jamie !! Keep up the great videos much appreciated. Calm winds and Blue skies !! Go Buckeyes !!

[@billireland2029]

Go Buckeyes!!

[@brentlykens7851]

Go Bucks!! But we are fond of Georgia for providing us with a great QB and the Colts with a good kicker

[@dougfarster2172]

@@brentlykens7851 yes I agree on both. I would think Kevin will be rooting for Justin fields also Monday night !! 🏈🏈🏈

[@snakerancher]

I love Mt Washington, I check their weather every day.

[@wntu4]

I would love to be up there for (and survive) one of those wicked blizzards with 100+ mph winds.

[@tonyalsleben2853]

love the circus music on the "spiral approach" lol .... gotta love jamie's facial expressions on approach/landings... Nice crabbing there Kevin!!

[@chriskayakq-ster7264]

Climbed Mt. Washington in winter holiday break while in an explorers post from Bel Air Maryland. We looked more like an Everest testing Expedition with our gear ice axes, hammers, crampons, gators on boots, wool and down apparel and sleeping bags rated to -30 or more lol. Eventually we all grew older and it took on a hole new meaning in life! Playing in the White Mts in winter ski ing, ice climbing, etc... then summer with trips to the cascades all around Mt. Washington areas. Love seeing you two in this place!

[@daveS01826]

Banger traffic, she’s got the accent down! That was good weather for Mt. Washington

[@bwinmaine]

Have lived in the Bangor area all my life and I can't think of a single person who says Banger. Nope, sorry... Bangah would be the downeast accent way. Banger identifies you as being "from away". Bangor with a good strong "o" is how we all say it. Just sayin'

[@joro18d93]

I love all the places y'all go. You 2 are great travel agents and give free marketing/advertisement for you stay locations. I hope ya'll stop in Lebanon Tn (M54) sometime. God Bless.

[@JS-vf2ng]

Liberty Hill Farm in Vermont just over the mountains from me About 20 minutes away. Closest airport is Middlebury State 400 MSL 2500 usable.

[@klc317]

Great video.....when you first showed that hotel you were staying at I immediately though of The Overlook hotel from The Shining....ha!

[@amax1229]

Same here lol

[@Trialnerror]

I live here and it's such an old hotel. It 's super nice but it creeps me out for the same reason to be honest. I don't think I could ever sleep there.

[@DHKEYWEST1]

I been told you can see Bar Harbor from Mt. Washington on a real clear day that is 50 miles what I recall. I think I would do the cog and not deal with the hairy drive next time. Yeah my fishing friend went up the road about 40 years ago and when he got where there were no more trees, it scared him so bad, he turned around and went down. I still have a little stuffed moose from there. 231 miles per hour, recorded April 12, 1934 by Observatory staff.

[@rickrolled2691]

Nice choice with the Mt. Washington Hotel! Been there a bunch of times

[@karlfair]

Nice episode, guys. It's always fun to watch the chemistry between you two.

[@johnwyoder]

Aren't they the sweetest couple? Really adds a lot to the videos.

[@bodriver9719]

Those break outs never get old! Awesome trip you guys are on.

[@lrodpeterson3046]

Is that Wheaton-Warrenville? I don't think they were split when we were living there. Of course both our kids went to West Aurora, as we lived on the west side. S-i-L was a vice president of Omni for several years, and that resort was one of his particular charges. Located in Bretton Woods, which was the site of an international conference in 1944 which set monetary policy based on the gold standard amongst the delegates' nations. It's no longer in effect, but you were in a highly historic place. Also, my father, brother, and I hiked a nearby section of the Appalachian Trail back in 1962 (Crawford Notch to Franconia Notch).

[@JennRFL16]

I live in Maine and bar harbor is crazy crazy packed in the summer

[@jeewiz2103]

So, I've been watching and subscribed for some time and I must say one of the best series I have watched. On any channel. Thank you both.

[@Wolfmots]

Just up the road from us, great area. If you ever come back you could also drive the Kankamangus which is a long scenic drive through the mountains and valleys around Mt Washington and really a ton of fun. We often ride it in groups on our Harleys and stop at various restaurants and vistas along the way. Thanks for yet another great video production.

[@showbizvet]

Love the flying AND the relationship the two of you have, I'm envious.

[@Steve-xf4uv]

Mount Washington Hotel is a classic. I loved it, sure you did too. The cog railway is fun ; I took the steam train departure bcz I love trains. But it's cold up there, hope they warned you. Great trip, looking forward to the next.

[@JMOUC265]

As you spiraled for the approach to landing, I couldn't help but think of The Great One, "A little travelling [circling] music, Sammy! And, away we go!" :-)

[@craigjacobson158]

Hope you guys come to south Florida..... KPMP has great beaches

[@rickyj3416]

Enjoy all your videos, especially the trip you made to Mackinaw Island. Never seen it from the sky. Thanks for the show. Happy New Year and continue to be safe..

[@AEROSTARCAPT]

Have enjoyed your New England tour immensely. After almost 6,000 hours and 47 years of flying at the age of 80, my Aerostar is for sale. Insurance is no longer available cat an affordable price. You guys are a great crew, I’ve enjoyed revisiting with both of you.

[@jeremymallin6402]

Perfect circling descent music!

[@bradward2227]

u guys are so blessed to b able to do this.was a dream of mine bfore the incident.thanks for the entertainment

[@Dave_Lucas]

what incident?

[@bigdog8891]

I’ve climbed mt W about six times. I’ve driven up it once. You never know what you will find weather wise when you get to the top. Snowing in July

[@RedJen]

Climbed it successfully once (fun in the snow), but I love driving up it once a year. You are right - the weather up top is anyone’s guess!

[@joemarcus4756]

@@RedJen my first time was on the cog railway. it was the first time i had heard of a cog railroad. the trip to the top was other worldly to a kid from alabama.

[@misryluvsco8169]

Which is easier?

[@RedJen]

@@misryluvsco8169 - Well, depends on a lot of factors. I do know a handful of people who are scared to drive up it (even as passengers). My guess is they get scared being close to the edge - and close to other passing cars on certain parts of the road. I think it is a nice challenge and easy to do as long as you take your time and don’t get intimidated. Hiking up and down is a full day and I have seen hikers with different physical capabilities succeed. Just be prepared for various weather conditions and it can be done.

[@james3282]

Still a very impressive LANDING 👏 that cross wind was brutal.

[@michaelburke9153]

Gooses LOL. Is Maverick flying?

[@edyoung8878]

Great video! I remember the Cog Railway back in 77' was coal fed steam powered.

[@Dave-so7sf]

Damn your old 😉

[@lrodpeterson3046]

The boilers are mounted on the frame at an angle to match the incline. They are unmistakable.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Yeah, the good ol' days! Sad the green movement is killing living history up there. I should've hopped on when I had the chance back in '97. I was a little short on dough at the time. Used to get goosebumps hearing that thing chuff up the mountain. Just about all of New England has been overrun by that militant green mindset for years. Everything fun is gone or illegal. I grew up riding dirt bikes and ATVs right out my backyard. All gone. What times we live in ... :(

[@ianprice2298]

Really liked the four camera view on that approach.

[@royalnorman2445]

Does autopilot smooth out a bumpy ride? Or is hand flying better?

[@calcobb442]

Fantastic views! NH Mt. Washington Omni Resort is fab. You two surely live the life...thanks for the ride along. Next leg soon please.

[@robertthrailkill1368]

Very good post. You guys are a great team and make IFR in a twin look easy. Well done.

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

Wishing both of you a very Happy New Year 🎊🎆🎈 Cheers from KLAS!

[@johnnyrocco]

@19:45, yes that was a hell of a wind, but you sir, are one hell of a pilot so it just equals it's self out, don't it :-)

[@suzannelebizarre5705]

Love your videos...haven't been in NH since 1953 (loved it!)...back in my military days...went with a friend on a weekend trip...was in service school then...

[@johnschmidt8853]

Mt. Washington, another beautiful trip down memory lane. We stayed at that big hotel also but weather was such the cog-trains weren't running. Love your videos and the chatter between you guys. Reminds me of us some years back, except no IFR with our little puddle jumper. :)

[@TaylorShawn]

Why the hell is your Atis so easy to understand lol, the one at KICT sounds like a drunk scottishman.

[@victordesa704]

I love your video ,thanks for sharing

[@toddcooper3599]

Y'all need too come down here too Texas... Happy New Year 2021

[@vittoesmith1]

Glad to see you made it to the top of Mt. Washington. Have been up the Cog Railway, and have also driven up the access road. Wish you could have made it to Vermont. Much like New Hampshire. The lovely lady looked very nice in the dress. Good luck and God Bless.

[@davidstebenne5315]

Great New England trip Kevin and Jamie! My NH home is about 40 minutes from Mt Wash Hotel. Yep, my wife hiked to the top while I dutifully drove the vehicle with a small cooler of beer for the apres celebration.

[@danielhowald8855]

Have safe 2021 310 fly careful. Washington Court House,Ohio

[@jmurph211]

Love all of your videos! You two are great

[@fairman14065]

Enjoyed your post. I've taken the cog railway up the mountain a few times, but never down. Hiking recommended!

[@davidlabedz2046]

Thank you. Interesting flight conditions. Mountain weather is different than flatland weather.

[@alexpetrovsky291]

Bloody hell, New England is awesome!

[@fredsillner4342]

There’s a group of mini copper owners that travel to Mt Washington every year in June. That Saturday afternoon they shut the mountain road down to traffic and close to 200 mini’s drive up to the top, visit the store, hot coffee or chocolate souvenirs and then slowly make are way back down. Most of the years you can’t even get out on the observation deck because of all the snow and stormy weather and this is in June! Also not sure if you read and looked in weather room in the observatory but atop Mt Washington recorded the the largest winds in excess of 170 mph!! Awesome video!! It’s been fun

[@fredsillner4342]

watching your videos of all the places I’ve traveled and vacationed at. Welcome to the Northeast!

[@PaulsWanderings]

Mt. Washington is 6,288 ft. The Mt. Washington Hotel WAS beautiful until the Omni took over. They have added two monstrosities, the spa, and the new "family wing". Don't even get me started about what they did to the Main Dining Room. Mt. Washington is usually in the soup. It's like a cloud magnet. Whenever I hike it, which is only in the Summer, I prepare for Winter conditions. It snows EVERY month of the year. The weather can change in the blink of an eye. Welcome to my home town. I used to fish in the pond you flew over before your landing. I never had the balls to jump into lower falls. I have heard too many stories of people dying there. Looks like you had great weather on Mt. Washington. Yes, that was great weather.

[@BamaContractor]

You guys just keep adding new destinations to my bucket list. Thanks! Keep’em coming

[@stevemarethyu3003]

I grew up in Maine and lived in Chicago surburbs for 20 years, before recently moving back. This has been a really fun series to watch!

[@tompinnef6331]

Mt Washington tram - did you see any 'moons'? While hiking the Appalachian Trail - hikers moon the 'Cog'. I always wanted to hike the entire A.T. Thank you for the video - hope the family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe. 'Spin'

[@Flyer210]

Jamie is so cute when she starts singing! Love you guys!

[@thomaspittock4018]

Great Video guys!!!!!

[@billroberts4012]

Kevin and Jamie as always thank you for sharing. Nice flight clouds look like cotton.

[@DYNABIKE1]

You guys should come out to hike Colorado peaks. You can be at 11,000 - 14,000 feet all day if You want. The views are amazing. 50 Miles away is not uncommon to view places.

[@timalexander2939]

You haven’t done nothing until you ride the Mt.Washington Auto Road on a Motorcycle to the Summit that’s a awesome ride

[@robertmccartin2025]

I loved it on the motorcycle! ..My wife umm not so much lol

[@pslny]

My neck of the woods, good stuff!!!

[@prestonmiller9552]

Very cool scenery there.

[@Trialnerror]

Home of the worlds worst weather, yep THE WORLDS worst! Even on a nice day it can beat you up! Glad you guys got to visit my home state!

[@hevykevy56]

Hi 🙋‍♂️ y’all, this swing might be my favorite yet , it’s so pretty in that area . 1bc is looking dapper as always, it’s amazing to me how 310 has grown in such a short period of time. Everywhere y’all go people know 1bc on the ground and in the air , I like how they cleared out the airport and stuck the single engine in the corner lol that’s love ❤️ ! Ha just joking but maybe in time lol , and such a fitting ending with Jamie at the bar with the credit card .. looking forward to the next vid Kevin .

[@400AGLNET]

Hey y'all... Another great flight. Sure can see the total change in her when you hit bumpy air or during take off and landing. She'd make a rotten poker player lol..

[@scottisbell7635]

Was stationed in Maine when I was in the military, Bar Harbor is mazing...100 percent want to go back some day

[@Dave-so7sf]

The Cave at Mount Washington Omni is definitely a cool place for drinks. Prices are outrageous for drinks at The Omni but definitely a fun place.

[@jpgcomposer]

I used to work at the Mt. Wash Hotel in the late 80s. Gorgeous spot. Fun to see in your video.

[@donemory7459]

Jamie/Kevin, that was a cool vacation! Beautiful country...I didn't realize that area has so much to offer! Thanks for sharing. Don/NE Ohio :-)

[@nigelroberson8911]

25 years ago on a visit to USA I flew a PA28 out of Mt Washington at dusk. Loved it. Next day did the cog railway. Your video brought back happy memories.

[@ld5954]

I have driven mount Washington and hiked it! Never taken the cog though. If you ever return, I highly recommend hiking to the summit. Hiking is the absolute best way to see and experience the Mountain! Great video!👍

[@michaelmijatovich8983]

Enjoy you 2 I hope 2021 is a better year for everyone Stay safe

[@rickwhite9062]

Sure hope you enjoyed your north east swing. I've stayed at Mt Washington Hotel many times. Interested in your comments, Jamie!

[@jameshyatte7230]

That was some real beauty of mountains and train trip. Like that spiral down to landing, like you said it's fun to actually fly the plane.

[@alansemple2015]

I hope you guys liked NH. If you come back, check out Lake Winnipesaukee, KLCI. Plenty of your fans here.. thanks for my weekly ride.

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

Absolutely beautiful! My god that place is a friggin' palace!!! You two really pick some beautiful places to discover, lovin' it! Footnote: If I listen carefully, I can actually hear the hydraulic pumps raising and lowering the landing gear. ✌

[@iamnotathome01]

Happy New Year and love your videos. Is there an altimeter or autopilot error in your beautiful 310 that maintains altitude consistently 100ft above assigned altitudes or is that a personal technique to put the odds of avoiding a collision in your favor?

[@CCitis]

The resort looks like a real nice property

[@JM-nn1yk]

Jamie at the bar makes one want to send over a drink and inquire “hey beautiful come here often”?

[@larrymayberry2312]

Beautiful scenery. What time of the year were you there? Jamie looks so classy in that chair holding her glass of wine.

[@brianlawliss1080]

Love your Videos Guys....

[@williamralph5442]

Mt Washington is a must see. Glad you took the COG Railway.....Thanks Kevin and Jamie.

[@cappy9867]

That was some real pilot "stuff" on that approach into Mt Washington...Jaime cracks me up...loved the carnival music on the spiral to a landing....another enjoyable ride...thanks!!

[@donrideout4919]

Thanks for taking me along on your trip, really enjoyed it so far. Looking forward for more.

[@barrywalker1971]

Mt Washington Omni is a great hotel. We've stayed there a few times. Cog Railroad is also a lot of fun. Great video guys, and hope your enjoyed yourselves!