Return to Hidden Splendor in 185

Cessna 185 landing and taking off from the backcountry airstrips called Hidden Splendor and Cedar Mountain. #UtahAirstrips #Cessna185 #UBCP #AirplaneCamping #Camping #UtahBackCountryPilots

[@fredericfogg8784]

Outstanding cinematography! Outstanding narration!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Frederic Fogg. Thanks Frederic. Next month I’ll be taking the 185 on another adventure. Can’t wait for spring!

[@tfabrizio623]

Your narration was like the Bob Ross of flying! Great video. Loved the camera shots. Keep them coming.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Timothy Fabrizo. Hi Tim. Thanks. Glad you liked it. I can’t wait to get back out there this spring. In fact, just last night I was planning out a short trip up to Idaho. It’s going to be a great summer!!

[@berniebrown9115]

What a great 360 camera view from left wing . Very unusual. My God that landing scared me to death. The view from wing camera looked like you were going to run off into canion

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@berniebrown9115. That southern Utah is amazing. There’s a few strips like that- drop offs on both sides and a cliff on each end. With that camera out there on the wing tip, it makes it look like you’re about off the runway. We use to fly down there in our rockets to explore. Got so excited over all the cool airstrips, I got me a backcountry plane. Hopefully March and April will be good months to head back down there. Then, starting in May head back to Idaho! Can’t wait!

[@spadgerdog]

The Bob Ross of flying..... bwaaaaaaahhhh However - the gent knows how to take off - no silly pushing - leave the elevator alone and let it naturally rise. Shorter take off and protects the prop. Superb video and what an awesome sound.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Trent772. Hey Trent, yeah, I’ve heard that before. I’m going to have to work on narration. You’re right on the take offs. When I first got the 185, I tried to fly it like my Rocket. That was awkward. My friend Steve told me the right way. Such a pleasure to just let her lift off when she’s ready!

[@AVMamfortas]

Perhaps you know what you are doing..... apart from having fun flying your great aircraft. You are bringing to people around the world, like me in Tasmania, the sights and experiences of your ruggedly beautiful part of the world that most of the near 8 Billion of us out here can not get to ourselves. And you demonstrate what FREEDOM actually means. Many thanks sir.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@A.M. Fortas. Thanks for checking in. I’m glad you enjoyed that video. I picked up a few planes after retiring from the airlines and had so much fun I thought I had to share the enjoyment on KZbin. Tasmania looks like a pretty amazing place to live. I think it would be great to explore the whole island by air if you had access to an airplane. Are there many airplanes available there? How about airstrips? It’s still winter up here, can’t wait for spring. I’ve got a whole list of places I want to explore!

[@AVMamfortas]

@@WheelsInTheSky Yes, Tas is gorgeous and there are large parts that are totally unexplored. The great southern wilderness has no roads and not even paths. Small airstrips are few and aircraft even fewer, although there is a chap in the North with a KitFox who does a lot of video flights. Me, I stick to my Flt Sim, on which a Savage Cub gives me access to every spot (almost) on the island and an Icon A5 to the lakes and remote bays..

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@AVMamfortas Some of those flight sims are amazing. I’ve been looking at the map this morning. There’s a lot of places there I’d love to explore. Can’t decide one just one plane I’d use, something with big tires might get you in on beaches and dirt roads. But with all that water I can see why you like the Icon. Buy the way, I believe Flying magazine is giving away an Icon to some lucky subscriber. A long shot, but it’d be great if you won!

[@AVMamfortas]

@@WheelsInTheSky Now wouldn't that be just the topper !

[@SuperV8driver]

What do you do for a living? Greetings from a Pilot from the Austrian Alps

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@SuperV8driver Hey, thanks for checking in. I’m retired airline, previous military. Now I’m full time just taking care of my planes and doing repairs around my old house. I’d sure love to fly the Alps.

[@rickturl]

I loved your video - great job! It is so much better than what I shot with a GoPro on the wing when I was there in October in my C182. Can you comment on what 360 camera you use and how you mounted it on the wing? It was so much more engaging to be able to change the point of view during the video. Thank you!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

yes, I like the 360 camera for its flexibility. but I think the non 360 cameras give a better/sharper image. You really need your own personal camera crew to follow you around, lol, or use a 360! Take a look at this video, and let me know if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer. How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@cq7415]

Nice video. Beautiful canyon and scenery in Muddy Canyon in Utah in the San Rafael Swell. Neat with the wing camera mount where you can rotate camera. Great photography and editing. Thanks for sharing.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

cq7415. Hi CQ. Thanks. It’s amazing that the desert can be so beautiful! I’ve been camping there at Hidden Splendor for the last 3 years. Never gets old.

[@stoldrag85]

I am about to mount a 360° x4 and due to my searching YT for mounting options I came across your F1 mounting, which led to this Hidden Splendor gem. I’ve been into there and came thru the canyon too and it is even more spectacular than your video captured, which is saying a lot. I didn’t get video when I went there and sure will in the future. I ordered a mic pole and some other gadgets that will arrive this week. I’ll put that on my CCub before heading to AK next week. Had I found your vids sooner I could have tried your DIY. Pretty clean setup you did. I’ll do something similar for my RV6 wing mount. I wonder though, how are you able to get the great engine/prop sound without much wind distortion? It’s music all by itself!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@stoldrag85. My X2’s weren’t too bad about picking up wind noise, but my X3’s pick it up much more, even when set to wind reduction. I finally just put little pieces of painters tape over the mics. With the tail mount in the prop wash, there’s more wind noise than the wing mount. With my Rocket down for mx, I’ve been using my 185 more. I removed the cargo door and have been using my Canon R6 on a gimbal to get video while my buddy flies. It’s been so much fun, I think I’ll post a video in the next few weeks. PS., my X4 is coming tomorrow, I thought today was Monday??

[@billybud9557]

Just found this...........wow. Nicely done. The mighty Skywagon is the right plane for that adventure.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@billybud9557. Thanks. Glad you found it. Yeah, the 185 is pretty versatile. I picked up a Husky since that video. But there’s some things only the 185 can do.

[@billybud9557]

@@WheelsInTheSky The 200 hp Aviat should be great Super Cub substitute. Never flew a Husky, but want to.

[@davidandrews1659]

Hidden Splendor is the name of the uranium mine very near by that caused this airstrip to be built in the 1950’s, therefore the name.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@David Andrews. Sure be cool to see pictures of them flying in and out in the old days!!

[@myobboy9973]

You do not explain why the selfie stick never shows up in the shots. I was staggered at first, I thought maybe you had a drone, but that was nonsense of course. Well-done. Oh, I think I just got it, the camera has a selfie stick removal mode?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@MYOB Boy. Yes, that’s it. Both Insta360 and GoPro cameras remove the selfie stick- as long as the camera is mounted parallel and in line with the selfie stick. If you mount the camera crooked, the stick will show up. There’s nothing special you have to do, the cameras does it all.

[@candidobizzotto2038]

I saw a shadow of the camera support. Congratulations, good job! Amazing!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Candido Bizzotto. Lol. Yeah. That shadow kinda tells it all. If you’re interested in how I made the mount, here’s a video on how I did it. Good to hear from you. How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@danieltappan3746]

Great video but how did you take the pictures of yourself lying I didn't see any Shadows with another aircraft or and he's and he's holding a camera up I give up how you do it?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ScottyBrunton. Hey Scotty, pretty sure I answered, but just in case- - I’m using an Insta360 camera mounted on a pole, attached to the left wing.

[@ScottyBrunton]

What kind of contraption allows you to film your airplane when we cannot see the arm of the device holding the camera? It looks like the camera is floating in front of the airplane it's amazing I loved it! Although at one point I saw a shadow of the rod holding the camera as the sun cast it's shadow on the ground. I would love to know what kind of device that is!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ScottyBrunton. Hey Scotty, I used a 360 camera. Started a couple years ago. Till then, I didn’t know what they were. Here’s a link to how I set it up on my other plane if you’re interested. How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@danieltappan3746]

Great video but I give ip how did you take those frying from picture's of yourself

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Daniel Tappan. Hi Dan. I used a 360 camera mounted on a pole, attached to my left wing. 360 cameras automatically remove the pole/selfie stick from view, as long as the camera is mounted straight. If you’re interested in how I made the setup, here’s a video: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@darrenkerns2478]

Keep the videos coming. The sweet sound of that prop is music to my ears. Be safe brother!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Darren Kerns. Good to hear Darren! I just went to Mexican Mountain. Amazing. I’ll see if I can put a video together. Thanks.

[@watchfordpilot]

Great vid a always, thanks. I noticed you kept your tailwheel very low on the t/o run. I've used this technique myself on occasions, mainly on runways with the potential to damage the prop, was that you reason or something else that I could add to my toolbox of techniques? (I run an Aymar Dymuth on my RV4). I love the way the canyons have been scoured out, wow, look at that ;). An interesting strip and you need to be quick on your feet at the midsection and tingling climb out, fantastic!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@watchfordpilot A fellow told me the 185 is best taken off that way, instead of trying to fly it like my Rocket! I like it, and use the same technique on asphalt to. Kind of a soft field take off. But you’re right, even though the 185’s prop sits high above the ground, I’m concerned about damage. That’s also why I bring in the power a bit slow, to prevent sucking up debris. Although, some may disagree, I had plenty of runway. It was such an amazing place. And, there are so many more places. Can’t wait to go back and camp and spend more time exploring! Thanks Watchfordpilot!

[@jamesriordan7]

Amazing video and beautiful 185! Thanks for sharing once again!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@James Riordan Hey James, Thank you, and thanks for letting me know you liked it. I'm hoping to head back down to camp in May.

[@tonywillingham8109]

You have late night FM voice.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@tonywillingham8109. Lol, that’s what I’m told. Not sure how that happened!

[@jimarcher5255]

Great camera work and editing

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Jim Archer. Thanks Jim. It’s about that time of year to go back down to that area and explore!

[@nashdp]

Absolutely stunning.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@nashdp. Yes, it’s an incredible place. Hidden Splendor and Mexican Mountain are two of the places I wanted to go so bad that I bought a backcountry plane.

[@pilotmiami1]

Bravo.perfect

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@pilotmiammi. Thanks, I’ll head back to southern Utah when it cools off. Been going up to Idaho lately. Amazing. I think Idaho has to be the most aviation friendly state with tons of backcountry airstrips. Like Johnson Creek, they welcome campers, free, but only if you fly in. I’ve seen them turn away people that drive in. Cool!!

[@themaverickproject4577]

Standing ovation! Wonderful video I will be sharing it.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@The Maverick Project. Thanks. Exploring the desert is one of my favorite things. So much fun, I ended up getting me a backcountry plane so I could go back and land at the cool places I find.

[@TheWiseGuyzz]

This is amazing! I know I would love some videos on your camping gear and a deep dive on that beautiful 185. The more detail the better!!!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@TheWiseGuyzz. Thanks ! Sounds like good ideas for videos. I’ll get a couple 185’s together and do a video. Right now I just took off the cargo door on my 185 and removed the back seat so I can take video from the cargo opening. I want to video of all my friends Rockets flying next to me. For the 185, I may wait till it warms up so I can get video of landing in the backcountry. Thanks for the ideas.

[@stoldrag85]

Excellent video. That's a great strip. I haven't camped there yet, looks like a nice overnight spot.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Cate Page. Thank you. There’s a couple strips in that area, I think I’ll spend a night at each!

[@Dumptruck70]

Wow.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Dumptruck70. Amazing isn’t it !! It’s starting to cool off enough to head back down there soon.

[@victorgiaccone4221]

❤❤ que Maquina **

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@ victorgiaccone4221 I’ve been going back to Hidden Splendor every summer. One of the most amazing places I’ve been!

[@MJ-td3ij]

Reminds me of the time I spent there. No place quite like it. The mine is fun to explore as well. Thanks for posting.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@M J. Been there several times, but haven’t been to the mine yet. I’ll check it out next time. Thanks for commenting.

[@robertovalls]

How much turbulence do you experience flying in and out of the canyon? Great video thanks!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Roberto Valls. Hi Roberto. I’ve probably been in and out of the strip a dozen times and had no more than a little light chop with 10 mph winds at the strip. Of course, it’s always a consideration before dropping into the canyon. We don’t push it. Once last summer, a storm was approaching from the south late in the day, we wanted to leave, but with strong winds also out of the south, we anchored our planes in camped for the night. So, with normal precautions, it’s not a problem.

[@wiljam1968]

I’ll tell you where the camera did do justice, how narrow that bridge at Hidden Splendor looked when you were landing.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@wiljam1968. Lol, Yes, what a rush for me. It certainly had my attention. I kept looking at the Google satellite image, it showed steep drop-offs on both sides and cliffs on each end. But it was a nice day, I probably wouldn't do it in a stiff crosswind! I was so thrilled to come back after seeing this place in my Rocket!

[@Hooligan-F8F]

Magic! Thank you!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Julian Treadwell. You bet Julian. The weather is finally starting to warm, can’t wait to head back down there and explore some more airstrips.

[@Hooligan-F8F]

@@WheelsInTheSky I look forward to watching more of your videos! 😊

[@gravitysdaughtr]

Such an awesome video. That first take off must feel so cool going over the cliff. And wow that landing at 5:45 looks fun but that’s one slim runway!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Gravity’s Daughter. Yeah, that’s an amazing place. Going back down there soon now that it’s warming up. It’s fun going over that cliff. Sometimes we’ll clear the end and dive down to the desert floor.

[@daviddilley538]

Suggest larger tires if you do a lot of this…requires larger wheels of course but the bigger tires are huge benefit on gravel strips like the ones we had in western Alaska….

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@David Dilley. Hi David. Yeah, I’ve considered bigger tires. But then the strips I go to with the 185 are all pretty good. Plus, a year ago I picked up a Husky. I quickly put some 29” tires on it and I love them. Now with the Husky, I feel less inclined to put big tires on the 185. In fact I may sell the 185, I like the Husky so much!! Thanks for checking in.

[@blairguinea6811]

Fantastic video Sir, loved every second, thank you

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Blair Guinea. Thank you very much Blair. So many amazing places in southern Utah. Another month and I’ll be heading back down there for more adventure !!

[@danielfetys1813]

magnifique

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@danielfetys1813. Hi Daniel, incredible rock formations. In another month, it will be warm enough to go back down there. Can’t wait!!

[@rackum44]

Wow so cool I wonder if my flight's in has this air strip

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Rickie4 you can probably just google “Utah Backcountry Pilots Association “ to get information on this airstrip. After I joined their association, I was able to down load all the backcountry airstrips into ForeFlight.

[@jfoti8078]

This is some great footage. Awesome airplane too. Thoughts on bigger tires for 185s?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@J Foti. Thanks J. I’ve thought about bigger tires. Perhaps 26”. The 8.50’s do a pretty good job for most of the stuff I take the 185 into. But a little bigger would be nice for rolling over ruffer ground. I did swap out the 850’s on my Husky for some 29” tires and I love them. They slow me down a bit, but it’s worth it. Soft landings and I roll over rocks and big clumps of grass that use to be an obstacles. Sounds like you might be thinking of getting some bigger tires??

[@jfoti8078]

@@WheelsInTheSky I would love to own a 185 but I might have to settle with a 170 lol. I was just curious from a 185 owner’s opinion on bigger tires. Thanks for sharing!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@J Foti. A lot of good airplane choices out there. I find myself wanting one of each!!

[@parkburrets4054]

How is that camera mounted?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

It’s a 360 camera mounted on a pole that sticks out front of the wing. I did a video showing how I made it. Let me know if it’ll work for you.

[@lobedwonder]

what is the camera on?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@lobedwonder. It’s a 360 camera mounted on the end of a selfie stick. Here’s how I made it: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@BT3701]

Who or what is filming this?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@BT3701. Hi, I’m using a 360 camera mounted on the left wing. Here’s how I did it: How to Mount Cameras on Airplanes #GoPro #Insta360 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@treyphillippi9486]

Awesome video! So cool to see someone doing my dream flying in two of my dream airplanes. But I’ll get there eventually, im still young (20 with my ppl)

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Trey Phillippi Thanks Trey. I’m sure you will get your dream! Persistence works for nearly everything. Great to hear you’ve got your ppl.

[@drummondgrinalds1524]

Thanks!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Drummond Grinalds Your very welcome Drum! Hope all is well with you. I took my 185 to Mexican Mountain a couple weeks ago. Pretty cool place sitting among red rock mountains. I’ll try to get a video up. It’s another place I can’t wait to go back to!

[@brycemannn4847]

Man this is just so beautiful and cool. I hope my retirement is this sweet!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Bryce Mannn. Hi Bryce, me and my buddy just spent several days down there flying around to the different airstrips. It’s the most amazing place. So glad to have gotten a plane for retirement!

[@highmarkrich]

Way cool. I've been there in the 180. I've always wanted to fly a 185 and feel the differences. I've heard they're a bit more of a handful.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Preston Rich Hi Rich, thanks. I don’t know. I think they’re pretty much the same. Except I’ve heard the 180 feels lighter on the controls. An acquaintance gave me a ride in his 180 with a 550. I thought it was amazing. I think I’m going to head back down there and to Mexican Mountain around May if it’s good camping weather.

[@lanceg.8458]

Superb video!! Ive spent a lot of time down there but none of it recently. Nice area.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Lance G. Hi Lance. Thanks. I know, every time I go down there, I think about it for weeks. So impressive!

[@quadcub1223]

Great video! I need to fly down and explore a few of these strips. Thanks!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@QuadCub. Thanks. I fly down from Salt Lake. This was a day trip, so I didn’t have a lot of time. Next time I plan to camp a few days and explore a few airstrips

[@kirbyclone3293]

Wow! A Rocket AND a Skywagon. Life is good!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

I saved my whole life- now it’s time to spend. But, I am blessed. And I reminded myself each time I walk into my hanger. Especially because there’s now a Husky in there to!! Life is good.

[@kirbyclone3293]

@@WheelsInTheSky very cool. I think the 787 must pay more than the 737. LOL.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@kirbyclone3293 Lol, I retired on the 737. Just burning thru my 401.

[@kirbyclone3293]

@@WheelsInTheSky Man, I could have bought a Rocket with all the money I lost in my 401K this year……

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@kirbyclone3293 yeah. That’s how I measure gain loss.

[@josesbox9555]

Wow. Epic spot. Greetings from the big AK. Love it down in Utah.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@joses box. Thanks. You’ve certainly got a lot of great places up there to fly. Someday, I may come up to explore. I love using my Rocket to go exploring, then come back in my 185 to land. I’m excited now that it’s starting to warm up. I’ll be heading back to Southern Utah very shortly. So many cool places down there!

[@josesbox9555]

@@WheelsInTheSky Just uploaded an edit called last hurrah. Check it out if you’d like!

[@benderaviation]

Very cool. Would love to fly a 185 sometime

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Bender Aviation. Thanks. I got mine last March. Took me a year to find one in good shape and reasonable price. It’s been fun getting to know the plane. It’s due an annual next month. I’ll be assisting, so hope to learn more.

[@vincentmolloy5660]

Very nice Chris. Amazing scenery. Bucket list stuff. Thanks for sharing. Some nicely executed landings there.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Vincent Molloy. Hi Vincent, thanks. I’m kinda at that point in life where I feel I need to get some things done on my bucket list. When I was contemplating getting a plane, I rationalized - I can always sell it, but I can never go back in time to do the the things I wish I’d done. I’m pretty lucky to live so close to such amazing scenery. I just did a flight last week, we took 4 planes and went exploring an area not far from us. I couldn’t believe the rock formations, especially so close to Salt Lake City. I’ll try to post a video soon.

[@vincentmolloy5660]

@@WheelsInTheSky that will be nice. A good friend of mine has a c185 here to. Zu-blp. Check it out. Flys as good as it looks. Awesome planes. I hear your bucket list reckoning and I fully agree. Kinda doing the same thing here to. New much bigger hanger in progress. 😁

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@vincentmolloy5660 Fun paint job on that. I wish paint jobs weren’t so expensive. I’d like to change mine once in a while.

[@gw4887]

I have flown in there a few times in my 185 and have enjoyed it immensely. I flew there in late October to enjoy a cup of coffee and the scenery. Pretty soon two planes and a trike show up, and then a bunch of ATVs. Found myself at an impromptu fly in. One of my best days in 2021.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@GW. I’ll bet that was cool! Just when you thought you were the only one in the world. Amazing how people just show up out of no-where. Here winter is just starting, and I can’t wait for spring!

[@gw4887]

@@WheelsInTheSky can you describe what camera equipment and mounts you are using for this video?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@gw4887 Sure. Take a look at this and I’ll be happy to answer any questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@fredhassett8390]

Another great video, thanks.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Fred Hassett. Thanks Fred. I’m still new to this backcountry stuff, so it’s such a thrill for me!

[@swiftadventurer]

beautiful! Nice flying.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Swiftadventurer Thank you. So many places to explore!

[@amirhess]

thank you for this video

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Amir Hess. You bet, my pleasure. Such an incredible place, I had to show it to everyone. So glad you liked it, I know it’s a lot different than my other videos, but it’s the exploring part that’s so exciting!

[@jcmcclain57]

Great video! How did you get your takeoff video? What kind of camera and mount are you using?

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@jcmcclain57. Thanks. I get asked that a lot. I have to say, no skill on my part. I just turn on the camera and hope something good happens. But, I did make a video on how I do it. Hope it helps. Let me know if you have any questions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3yunIOGmNdsipY

[@jcmcclain57]

@@WheelsInTheSky Thanks, I will!!! It was amazing to me to see the viewing point leading your left wing tip. Nice flying, that was a tight canyon. I agreed with your comment on taking off, those walls would be to close for my comfort for sure, but you are obviously well experienced with that type of flying. I never did any grass strip flying save one soft field take off during my private training. Nice bird also!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@jcmcclain57 So glad you enjoyed it. There are some really amazing places here to fly. Some of them really make you question your judgment !! I hope to be heading back down to southern Utah soon, I’ll be taking my camera!

[@jcmcclain57]

@@WheelsInTheSky Roger that! I’ll be looking for the posts.

[@shannonnickoloff6138]

Beautiful rocks and pretty cool camping area... Bet it gets really cold there at night! 🤗

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Shannon Nickoloff Hi Shannon, I’ll let you know how it is when I go. There’s a couple interesting places there to hike also. Should be a blast.

[@shannonnickoloff6138]

@@WheelsInTheSky oh I bet there's tons of 🥾... it's so scary going through those steep canyons... It gives the heebie geebies! 😂

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@shannonnickoloff6138 Lol, that canyon is the main attraction! Without that, it’s just a dirt strip. We’ll, a dirt strip with a cliff on each end. But it’s a long runway and everybody loves it !

[@shannonnickoloff6138]

@@WheelsInTheSky oohhkkaayyy 😆

[@tinolino58]

What a noisy prop! Nice video!!

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Martin Kaufmann Hi Martin. Yes it is. Pretty typical of a 185. Someday I’ll replace my engine with a 550. Same power, but lower RPM. But, I have to say, that noise is my son’s favorite part. He loves it when we takeoff out of Johnson Creek and everyone has their ears covered. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@tinolino58]

@@WheelsInTheSky yes, I know this prop combination🙉

[@tinolino58]

@@WheelsInTheSky my Mooney has a 3-bladed Hoffmann prop and is very quiet and pretty fast.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@tinolino58 Hey Martin. Yeah, I wish it were quieter. But 185’s with a big prop and spinning at 2850 make a lot of noise. That’s why I try to reduce rpm’s fairly quick after take off. Some day I’ll change out my 520 for a 550- same power, but lower rpm. Thanks for watching.

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@@tinolino58 My son sure likes it! Lol

[@hitechhippie6453]

Heck of a Camera Mount, Fantastic View :)

[@WheelsInTheSky]

@Hitech Hippie64. Thanks. It’s been nice to be able to do a few videos of fun places. I still like to go back and watch that video every once in a while. Amazing place!