Telluride to San Antonio-Clear and a Million departure!

[@steveo1kinevo]

Love Telluride! One of my favorite places in CO. Enjoyed the flight

[@gregmink]

Thanks Steve! Great motorcycle riding area!

[@michaelrandle5044]

Premier 1 Driver Stevo!! You and Greg are the only 2 channels that i watch on you tube. Im hoping to start flight school here in San Antonio within the next yr. Keep up the awesome flights and great videos to both of you guys.

[@f.n.schlub]

Yep, they're great. If you want some more very special and instructional flights, checkout Guido Warnecke's old vids ferry-flying Citations, Mooneys and even a Skylane trans-Atlantic! He was honored by the FAA as a pilot to emulate, and he started flying later in life.

[@timo8796]

SteveO can you get Mike a pair of Bose and have him get rid of those ear buds. :)

[@careycooke679]

Check out JesseFlies. His videos are top notch as well!!

[@skycop56]

Great views of the mountains. Telluride is home to the mother of all jeep trails called Black Bear Pass which I did last summer. Scared the bejezus out of myself but it was a blast. Amazon sells black microfiber clothes that, when placed on the glare shield, eliminate reflections on the windscreen. Works like a champ in my little Cessna too. Thanks for the great video.

[@trueffelsucher]

Wow, I never knew how beautiful the scenery around Telluride is. Great video, love the editing! Pleasure to watch

[@HARRRYVID]

Thanks for that Greg. I watch for the flying shots but it is nice to see a little of what is on the ground, Looks like a lovely place to stay. As someone who will never be able to go to America myself due to age and health it is nice to see a little of it shown by a really nice person.

[@Gary-xe5tu]

Started watching your videos about a month ago and just wanted to say I really enjoy them. I really like your pragmatism in your flying and your comments.

[@denisgoulet4234]

Really enjoyed the mountains when u left Telluride. Great scenery. Take care

[@granskare]

in 1956-57, I was at Lackland in the old ww2 barracks doing basic. I think they are grander these days. thanks for the ride :) I came from Chicago via Pullman - had the upper berth.

[@fireguysunny6899]

Love the approach into San Antonio thank you ! That’s my old home town if you want to call it that. Those Mansions you guys we’re talking about are called the The Dominions in Northern San Antonio and from what I understand George Strait residents there. Short story I grew up near there in the 60s, 70s and 80s and remember aircraft flying by all the time (yes a little older). Thanks for fly by over my family’s old house. Loved it !

[@prestonmiller9552]

Some fabulous homes west of San Antonio. The Hill Country provides some nice scenery. Enjoyed the flight as always.

[@z33511]

Another nice flight! Loved the SJT call-out (did my commercial/instrument there). Thanks for posting!

[@oscaryankee3960]

Thank you for another awesome flight with beautiful scenery - especially out of Telluride.

[@larrygarot8909]

Nice over SJT which brought back memories. Was the midwest demo pilot for Mitsubishi back in the late 70s & 80's and picked up new a/c there when needed to bring back to IND and then SPI when we moved the regional office there.

[@gregmink]

Very cool!

[@juanvelezjr2055]

Welcome to San Antonio Greg. I’m a firefighter with the city but I also work part-time for Delta which is across from Million-Air. Look me up next time your in town. I’ll give you a ride in my fire truck! Love the videos!!!

[@gregmink]

A fire truck ride...I'd like that!

[@jamesmandl9302]

One of my favorite of your flights. Have a lot of family connections to Telluride going back to when it was a mining town and just so happen to live in SAT. The area with the mansions you came in over was Dominion Country Club and there are several monsters in there over 10Ksf and one over 20K.

[@valeriesimpson2001]

Enjoyed the scenery so much! Thanks for letting us come along.

[@SuperDave21]

Great ride... awesome scenery Greg.. thanks so much for sharing with us! Blue skies and soft landings forever!!

[@andrewbrenneman563]

Excellent landing. Stunning shots. Thanks.

[@cbdsw]

Your professionalism and relaxed way make these videos so amazing. Thanks for taking us along!

[@gregmink]

Thanks for watching!

[@rupert6126]

... and my work desk looks onto a car park! What a job you have my friend. Thx for sharing it all. Just fabulous, as always.

[@friscoredm.3024]

beautiful scenery, great flight

[@kennybrown2271]

Thanks again Greg for another front seat ride with you in N390GM. Keep "Em Flying!

[@khunopie9159]

Once again Premier 1 Driver proves he is the "Poody Pie of Premier 1 Driving." Always leaves us satisfied, yet wanting more. More!

[@rickbunn9789]

Awesome scenery. @12:41 Engineer mountain is dead ahead--I sat atop that a few years ago. I must admit...the view from the cockpit is much better (and much less exhausting:)

[@gregmink]

Yeah but I bet the view from the top didn't suck!

[@rickbunn9789]

@@gregmink The hike up and sitting on top was wonderful. Decent (without ropes) was horrifying. I spent a summer in Durango and Cortez-- love the area.

[@kutzy62]

Gorgeous views out of Telluride!

[@ozziepilot2899]

Another great video thanks Greg, you mentioned the MU2, wow so long ago I remember seeing my first one many many years ago being demo'd at Archerfield here in Qld, Australia; what blew me away was when the pilot reverse pitched the props and reversed the plane on the ramp :)

[@gregmink]

Yeah, pretty cool a plane that you can back up!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Looking very nice.....Fly safe always..

[@jamesharkness1058]

The view out the cockpit is stunning! Thanks for sharing

[@permcoinc.8465]

Loved seeing you fly into SAT! Million Air with Hallmark right next door with their 727 for students to work on sitting out there.

[@smartsaversclub]

This is the best youtube channel about aviation! It is inspiring your enthusiasm and dedication to bring us such cool and detailed videos! Appreciate that! My son that is only 2yo can’t hear the first sound of the videos that he comes to sit and watch with me!

[@gregmink]

Very nice! Thanks for watching!

[@terryandrews6825]

What a great video, beautiful scenery and some good commentary. Great way to start a day with trip like that.

[@altitude9934]

I did my first CC flight as a student from GWS to TEX, great fun. If you ever happen to fly into Leadville, Co (Americas highest airport) let me know. I'd love to meet you and maybe take a lap around the pattern. Thanks for your vids.

[@LeftSeatAviation]

Wow this past December I went skiing with my family in Telluride and stayed at that exact hotel! They had a small ice skating rink right behind where you were sitting and there is a Starbucks coffee right off to your left I believe. How cool.

[@gregmink]

Hotel Madeline.

[@LeftSeatAviation]

That's it! Very nice resort. There's a gondola we took every night into town. Do they run it around this time of year or does everyone drive?

[@captaindirckhecking2581]

Left Seat Aviation Lot's happy landings...

[@rslskd]

Back in the 60s, MU-2 final assembly was done at MAF (Midland TX) where (and when) learned to fly...

[@radioace318la]

Holy Crap! After clearing the active at San Antonio the taxi instructions were more complicated than any clearance delivery I have ever had to copy. Another great piece, Greg,

[@brad325is]

Nice video as always. Great scenery.

[@vanallen9453]

...re- viewing this classic again here in August 2020...

[@BernardBorel]

Gorgeous view

[@BeechSportBill]

Wonderful smooth flight! A private 727 on the ramp!

[@YYChinook]

Thanks for a great flight, very scenic over the mountains

[@Repput11]

Again great editing!!!! Music comes on as you flip the switch! LOL.

[@gregmink]

Thanks for noticing!

[@chaz921dren8]

good job to whom ever is putting the great music in the videos!!!

[@animan756]

Kisser of a landing! Nicely done.

[@willyt7241]

Another nice video, Telluride is a beautiful spot.

[@MichaelLloyd]

If you ever get the chance to be there in the fall, see if you can get your hands on a Jeep (or Landcruiser) and go to Telluride via Black Bear Pass from the Million Dollar Highway (Highway from Durango / Silverton to Ouray). A lesser but still fun trail off of 550 (MDH) is Ophir Pass. Typically they are closed from first snow to July. I'm usually up there in October (for the fall color). You can also go north-ish from the Telluride airport on Last Dollar Road, loop back north through Ouray (gorgeous little town that fills up in the summer and is wonderfully empty in October), and then come back over Black Bear Pass. That'll eat up a day but it'll be glorious . Now back to the video. A lot of those nice houses on the final approach were probably "Eagle Ford" houses (oil boom)

[@gregmink]

Those are great trails. I'll have to google Eagle Ford. Those were some monster house.

[@MichaelLloyd]

Eagle Ford shale is the name of the formation that caused the oil boom from 2008 to 2014. It's mispronounced Eagleford a lot. There was a building frenzy out there for about 6 years and then oil prices tanked and that was the end of that.

[@bodriver9719]

Nicely done! You make it look easy.

[@gregmink]

It's all in the editing.

[@Talisman-tb6vw]

I will be in Telluride on June 24th. My brother was a pilot and loved to fly and will be with me. I'll look for you. :)

[@gregmink]

I'll be in Eagle, CO at that time.

[@herbh9348]

Spectacular views after take off, as always, enjoying your vids Greg.

[@dclome]

You're a really good pilot flying one of the finest small jets made. Another great flight.

[@jameswikstrom4174]

Telluride & Aspen are my two favorite airports to watch you guys navigate the terrain on final. I don't think either of those airports would be on the list of a novice pilot but with your flying experience , "NO PROBLEM"! Safe flight back to Indy Exec.!

[@bruceerwinsfavs535]

Greased that one, Greg. Nice TEX mountain shots. Glad for you the MFD thing was nothing serious. Thanks for sharing. (Oh, how’s this for a name for your Premier 1: Miss Bee’s Knees.)

[@kenbrand8972]

Well you still have foreflight for your navigation if you need it

[@robynchapman9288]

Greg, really enjoy your videos. While I live in Durango, CO now, I grew up a stone's throw from what was then called Terry Airport off 421. Curious, what is the most difficult airport you have flown into? Aspen?

[@timcoffey4484]

Welcome to Ksat. Glad to see you made it to San Antonio. Awesome video and hope you enjoy the weather. For a trip back in time please visit our World Heritage Missions and River Walk. You've got a big fan here.

[@gregmink]

Thanks. I've been to the Riverwalk several times. I did my Air Force pilot training in Del Rio. We'd come into San Antonio on the weekends. Lots of good memories.

[@billbarton63]

29:46 the mega mansions referred to are in the Dominion. A lot of the mega rich San Antonio residents live in there including many Spurs players. Looks like you were coming down right over I-10 and the Dominion is on the left.

[@icallhertaco2385]

We have a million air up here in Addison tx, always wanted to do a tour there. Great videos as always!

[@JBFire97]

Not even a Friday! Great video, nice landing. Thank you as always.

[@chriswalters8110]

Making me miss home! Great views out the window as always!

[@bensleeper4731]

deep and meaningful conversation ........pretty bright out! hahahaha classic!

[@ryanfitzsimons7388]

I love smart pilots. Always take off VFR out of TEX on clear sky days. IFR departures + Flight Service + busy ski weekend = lengthy delays.

[@mikeshort5516]

Thanks Greg, an enjoyable 40 minutes. Keep it up!!!

[@bouccineddy2309]

Thanks for sharing with us Greg

[@shreddder999]

3:37 Looks like a county road.

[@CCMSK8R-11]

*Mr. Premier:* Unlike the nose prints I always encounter when I sit window seat on commercial flights, I always appreciate and enjoy looking out of the Beechcraft's squeaky-clean windows. The quality cameras (and their angles) performed flawlessly in capturing the Telluride airport mountain backdrop, the taxiway bumps and other Colorado views that were simply magnificent. However, there was something significant missing from this flight. After watching it over and over again, I was finally able to pin point the missing link... *The Hitchhiker!* :)

[@gregmink]

Ha. I know. I think everyone got used to Jordan being right seat and running the radios!

[@bryancleveland339]

Great flight, enjoyed it

[@ronnieeubanks6559]

I unfortunately will never be able to get my pilots license due to health issues but I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel. I feel like I'm flying with you. Thanks for the wonderful views sir.

[@mannyseguin9082]

Great videos, amazing footage every time, I'm a trainee glider pilot and will switch to engine planes in the near future too. Learning quite a bit here. Keep'em coming! Cheers from France

[@gregmink]

Have you seen my video of me in a glider in Telluride? Look for it on my channel if you haven't. Great scenery in that one too.

[@mcros7]

Nice to see you in KSAT, my home port.

[@hectormuzquiz5277]

Great video Greg!, smooth landing!

[@JamesJohnson-iw9dh]

Hay Greg, I flew into your home base ( Indy Exzective) on msfs2020 in the CJ4, 😎 and fun fly in. 😊

[@JamesJohnson-iw9dh]

I am really hoping and waiting for a Primear1 in msfs2020 🙏🙏🙏

[@michaelrandle5044]

Greg- Love this video. I Live in SA and enjoyed watching the flight into our city. I really hope you enjoyed your visit.

[@gregmink]

I used to come there on weekends a lot from Del Rio. The place has changed a lot since the early 90's. Yes, we had a good visit.

[@michaelrandle5044]

Premier 1 Driver Thats right. Im sure you did spend some time at Laughlin. Its a flight training base.

[@alexisveliz6631]

Beautiful video like always, premier1drive and steveo1kinevo when do you flight together again guys? I love all yours videos keep going guys

[@dragracer195703]

Great video and great landing!

[@gittojr1]

Love the videos and you have the coolest paint scheme!!

[@Mztizo]

I live in SAT and I had a feeling ur bringing someone to the Valero Golf Open ,cause we are swamped with everyone here for that and Fiesta . Great flight !

[@gregmink]

No, this was back in September. I was there for work.

[@Mztizo]

Premier 1 Driver ok , do u work for Million Air ? Or independent contractor with them ? We have lots of their pilots come into our work . Looks like amazing job to have .

[@kenstec1439]

Great video! Much prefer this to the 360 view. I would join in on the “right seat” raffle.

[@06ajj]

Superb video as ever.

[@davidbarber4171]

Great production Greg. Top class. Sound was particularly edging towards perfection. Ignoring the purists, music was so sublime. Thanks as always. David.

[@gregmink]

Thanks David!

[@f.n.schlub]

That PinP during landing was very nice.

[@MeridianLuxTravelService]

Wow what a life you are truly blessed.

[@gregmink]

Agreed. But maybe not for the reasons you are referring to. Faith, Family and Friends is what I'm about. The rest of it is icing on the cake. ;-)

[@vk1pe]

I'd love to see the specification for that 'bouncy' pavement. We have roads that are suitable for about 15kph (10mph) but are bumpy for anything above that.

[@mariorodriguez6199]

Great I like it Premier 1 driver I can wait for another awesome video!!

[@Blakhawk1703]

I love your videos man. They are awesome. Keep up the great work! :)

[@brianb5594]

Greg you weren't kidding on Clear and a Million. That is definitely CLEAR! Nice production on the video as well! Would love to right seat in 390GM with you. Maybe you should raffle a trip in the right seat to us pilot viewers. I would gladly pay my own expenses to take on "The Hitchhiker" role in your previous videos.

[@gregmink]

stand by for that opportunity....

[@julianprus7868]

Good man Gregg. Flying tomorrow myself to Belfast.

[@gregmink]

Me too! Just kidding. I wish I was flying tomorrow though!

[@toddhogan7894]

Great video! Loved the views. Thanks for sharing sir!

[@N98858]

Nice Ride P1D...thanks!

[@mmdatl]

Another great video. Funny...when I looked at KSAT on Google Maps it shows runway 12R, not 13. Guess they must have "re-oriented" it! :)

[@K1DTC]

I prefer these cameras. Nice work as always Greg!!!

[@PearsonWard]

Really like the intro into the flight for this video!

[@gregmink]

Thanks!

[@Hercules718]

Very interesting as always !

[@IllFlyIt]

Enjoyed the flight! It almost felt like work because I fly into SAT so often 😆. The scenery up there never disappoints.

[@GregiiFlieger]

Greg, one of your best scenic videos. Your right seat was pretty tense though.... (first time front-right seat???).

[@gregmink]

No he's been in the right seat several times, but he does occasionally get nervous.

[@johnransomii9856]

I have a lot of family from SJT! and OZA! great people and country! let me know if you get around that area or T82 or TME.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Out of the hundreds of hours of aviation videos I've watched over the past 8 months or so, Telluride is #1 in scenery, whether it's an approach (most amazing one, BAR NONE!) or a takeoff! That place is like another planet compared to where I live (no comparison, lol). Wow, that traffic on the 1604! I thought we had it pretty bad here in MA, but the Western states beat us out in that respect. But, we win hands down, when it comes to discourtesy ... 😁 Got a big house story for you, since I heard you guys commenting on the Estates, Heights, and Forests there ... When I was living in Phoenix 19 years ago, a fellow classmate was doing security detail at a house being built on it's own private mountain. Turns out, it was the grandson's house of the founder of Campbell's soup! Let me tell you .. I have NEVER seen a place so spectacular in all my life. From the kitchen, you could see 40 miles out in 120° of view. Were rectangular windows maybe 6" apart from each other, from floor to ceiling, about 12' tall. The front doors were 20' tall, and the stairway started out at least 25' wide in an arc, and narrowed as it got close to those massive twin doors. A hallway with 15' ceilings, and glass from floor to ceiling on each wall went over the in-ground pool, which went around the back side of the house in an arc. I would imagine while swimming, you'd have the same view as from the kitchen, only with a MUCH wider field of view. Through the unfinished ceiling was a bundle of wires 8" thick! At that time, I couldn't even comprehend what all that could've been used for. On the Fourth of July, 1999, we sat on the roof, and watched fireworks displays at roughly 20 different communities around the valley in 180° of view. Was the most unbelievable thing I've ever seen in my life! Of course, the police showed up when they saw a '86 Grand Marquis parked out front with MA plates. 😂 I knew it was just a matter of time. Can't blame them at all, really. I'd be suspicious of me back then too! 😁 Great video, as always, Greg. LOVE them!! God bless.

[@_Netto]

Thank you for sharing with us! Cheers!!

[@ralphwoodard609]

Thanks Greg for another great flight. Would’ve loved to been on that one with the camera. I assume that was done last fall as the colors were changing? Safe flying. Ralph in Colorado

[@gregmink]

Hi Ralph- yes it was done around the end of September.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Thanks Greg. BTW, Telluride is a great place to do your Flight Planning.

[@txav8tion]

VERY nice video! I like the split screen.

[@Jessefsd]

This is one of my faves! How can anyone down-vote these videos? 6 people out there that are not enjoying life at all...lol

[@josiebalderson8456]

It was a little warmer, 52 or so.

[@billyhoulihan5573]

Different intro ! Love these videos !

[@gregmink]

Different in a good way hopefully!