The Scenic Flight home along the Colorado River

In this final installment, we are seeing some of the most beautiful scenery yet in this Colorado flying video series. Absolutely perfect flying conditions for our return from Snowmass Village, CO to Cedar Rapids, IA allowed us to choose a very scenic route for this flight. Come along and enjoy the stunning scenery and the gorgeous views. The route takes us from Rifle, CO along the Colorado River to Eagle and Kremmling and then north into Wyoming, to Cheyenne and finally to Oshkosh, NE (the "other" Oshkosh) for a fuel stop.
Route of flight: KRIL KEGE UVTUH V8 RLG 33V CYS KOKS
Second leg: Direct from KOKS to KCID
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[@digger15258]

This video just shows how Beautiful the U S A truly is and how blessed we are to live here.

[@martinpauly]

Hard to argue with how beautiful the scenery is, Joe! 👍 Regards, Martin

[@gordonfeliciano4315]

Glad you enjoyed your visit to Colorado! It is truly one of America’s gems! That’s why we love living here!

[@martinpauly]

I can see why, Gordon. Enjoy! - Martin

[@edsonherald3720]

! ! ! JUST BEAUTIFUL ! ! ! Like a Medicine in These Days All Over ! Many Thanks ! Best Regards ! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏼🌿

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ed. I hope I can come back here soon and do some more flying. - Martin

[@TakingOff]

Another great video! Thanks Martin for sharing your journeys with us.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Dan. My best wishes for you for 2021, and I hope we'll get to meet in person again! - Martin

[@kpn574]

Beautiful! Exquisite!! Fantastic!!! Mind-blowing!!!! Any non believer will start believing how God created that fantastic place! Have a yearning to see that land from the ground, looking up and seeing the plane float across the vast dome slowly slowly ...

[@markbrown2450]

Martin, this video was a whole new direction. The music was amazing, and the scenery was outstanding! I'm glad you're trip went well

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Mark. Yes, it is beautiful out there, and I wish I could fly in the mountains more often to capture that. The way it is, it'll be a rare exception for me. Best regards, Martin

[@TheMrBitsy]

A super three part video. You combine great views, music, ATC and commentary!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed the series! - Martin

[@davidcole333]

You are motivating me to knock the rust off of my license and get back out there. I loved this video.

[@martinpauly]

Go for it, David. I bet you'll love being in the left seat again! - Martin

[@waelbeheiry6056]

Marin, You are a great artist your sills and video content management is perhaps the best i have seen on the net. keep the good job.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Wael. I appreciate the kind words. - Martin

[@Anupam177]

Beautifully done videos. I watched all three. Scenery was excellent, but your editing, commentary and music truly made these videos exceptional. Well done.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - I am very happy to hear that. And I want to fly back to Colorado soon! - Martin

[@gregschmidt1188]

Thanks Martin. I enjoyed watching some of the areas I am familiar with on the ground from a planes view. My son attended a small college in Glenwood Spring and we camp in the Kremling area. Later this summer there were very bad forest fires in the area from Kremling towards Cheyenne WY. Much of this flight would look different now. Merry Christmas to your family and safe travels- come on vaccinations.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Greg. I had not heard about the fires there. Sure glad I was able to enjoy the view before it changed. All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@rainerzufall689]

Great! If only we would do more to preserve the planet as it is.

[@dfdla]

An unexpected stocking stuffer! Thank you, Martin! Merry Christmas!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, David. All the best! - Martin

[@pdawdy]

Great music. Gorgeous flight. The west is a glorious place to explore so I'm glad for the imagery. Also thanks for helping make many lockdown nights in Seattle somewhat more tolerable this year.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Philip. Here's to more fun times in 2021! - Martin

[@edsonherald3720]

Hi There Captain Martin ! December 25th 2020 ! I Think I Owe You a Christmas Gift After This Amazing Video ! No Doubt The Views Are One of The Most Beautiful The Planet Can Offer, As Well As The Music Is Kind Of a Healing Balm For Our Souls, Particulary in This So “Unconventional” (To Say The Least !) Year ! Many Thanks Captain ! Best Regards ! ! ! SEASON GREETINGS ! ! ! Ed SBSP (Base To Final RWY 17 L/R) 🇧🇷

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ed. All the best for you for 2021! - Martin

[@O_Dingo77]

Majestic

[@alessio272]

Sehr schöne Landschaften und Videobearbeitung. Dankeschön Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Gern geschehen! 👍 - Martin

[@DrDave-zk6nf]

Just absolutely stunning scenery

[@martinpauly]

I agree - I'd love to fly back just to enjoy the view again. - Martin

[@12romeo53]

So I hit the Like button before I even watched this, because I knew it would be awesome. And it was.

[@martinpauly]

Happy to hear I didn't disappoint! 😁 - Martin

[@aldencoop]

Excellent! Thanks for producing this, Martin.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Brad! - Martin

[@dutchygirl]

Freuliche Weinachten, Martin! - Beautiful sights, great narrating and nice music all the way! Keep up your awesome work!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Cindy. This sure didn't look like the Netherlands, did it? (Or Germany, for that matter!). Best regards and best wishes for 2021! - Martin

[@dutchygirl]

@@martinpauly It surely doesn't, but that is what makes it so much fun and educational in every way to watch your video's! You deserve so much more subscribers. Love your channel! All the best for 2021! Stay safe, stay healthy and wishing you many blue skies and happy landings! - Cheers from the other side of the globe!

[@charliebaker5566]

Really enjoyed the piano music playing while you showed clips of the terrain. These videos keep getting better and better! Merry Christmas, Martin!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Charlie! I, too, liked the music a lot for this video. - Martin

[@avguy204]

I like your simple presentation of the real world of aviation which truly shows the beauty of it instead of trying to sell an almost catastrophic flight like some others. It's because of this kind of exposure that I think people will be drawn to GA. Well done!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you. I guess a lot of viewers are drawn to drama, but like you I find subtle beauty in a normal, well executed flight. And of course the gorgeous terrain of the Rocky Mountains helps a lot! - Martin

[@steini6771]

Just plain marvelous! Used to live in Boulder for 10 years and had to remind me how beautiful Colorado is. Happy Holidays and have a great 2021. BIG Thanks -

[@martinpauly]

I agree, the views are absolutely stunning. I wish I could go back and check it out in the winter. - Martin

[@alankroit]

This is one classy video production and the music you selected, was the perfect accompaniment. Congratulations.

[@timbonnell279]

Beautiful video scenery and background music! Merry Christmas!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you very much, Tim. I hope your Christmas was nice - and best wishes for 2021! - Martin

[@UAL1kFlyer]

The videography is amazing.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - glad you enjoyed it, and I, too, was very happy with how this one turned out. Hint: The beautiful mountains sure help! 😁 - Martin

[@chrisc161]

Awesome

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Chris! - Martin

[@stevemowat4294]

Awesome Martin. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Steve! All the best! - Martin

[@itstabish]

Oh ya. That was zen. Thanks so much for this!

[@martinpauly]

You are welcome! - Martin

[@lowoveraviation3650]

Merry Christmas Martin and thanks as always for the great video. Based in British Columbia I appreciate mountain flying and the extra effort it takes to do it safely. Looks like Colorado is now on my list too. Keep up the good work. Devin.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Devin. I hope your Christmas was nice. Haven't been to the mountains of BC yet; for sure I want to come back to mountains soon and enjoy the gorgeous scenery again. All the best! - Martin

[@kevincollins8014]

Definitely some beautiful views! Merry Christmas to the Pauly family.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Kevin. All the best to you! - Martin

[@georgestuart2483]

Wow! Very professional video. I can see you doing full length movies next. Maybe “Martin and his Bonanza Save Chicago”!

[@martinpauly]

Neat idea, George, but I'll stick to shorter things 😁 Best, Martin

[@FeralPreacher]

Well done Martin. Great scenery, great music. Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Thanks for sharing.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - best wishes for you for 2021! - Martin

[@patrickunderwood5662]

Learned to fly at Centennial Airport in Englewood (Denver). Your video reminds me I need to get back in the cockpit and explore this beautiful state. Thanks.

[@martinpauly]

Go for it, Patrick! I bet this time of year it's even prettier there! - Martin

[@FlyingDirty]

I never get tired of flying over the Rockies! Did you notice how the runway moves faster at higher density altitude and much slower at sea level? Whenever I travel to a lower altitude airport everything happens much slowly!

[@martinpauly]

Yes, it is quite noticeable! And I am glad I have the stronger engine now for take-off and climb performance. - Martin

[@everflywings]

Excellent scenery and music!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you 😁 - Martin

[@davidhendrix5171]

Absolutely awesome! The music was perfect.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, David! - Martin

[@nagaviper1169]

Beautiful. I could have watched much more of this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed it. I know, the beautiful scenery is addictive! - Martin

[@nagaviper1169]

@@martinpauly Yes sir it is.

[@PastorKwangle]

Stunning views, Martin - certainly a fitting finale to a great mountain trip. That flatlands may not have the same aesthetic beauty of the mountains, but they do have their own unique beauty, so even the last leg of your trip would have been pleasing to me! Thanks for sharing as always!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Keith. I agree with what you wrote about the flatlands. It's more of an acquired taste, I guess, but I sometimes find myself admiring its beauty from the air. It's just much, much harder to convey that beauty in a video or picture. Best regards, Martin

[@davestarr7112]

Great ending to the little mini-series, Martin, you made me homesick for Colorado again. Have a very merry Christmas and the best New Year ever in 2021 for you and your family. Next week/year? New Adventure.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Dave. All the best for you for 2021! - Martin

[@bobmcguirk7272]

Thanks for sharing this. What a beautiful country.

[@martinpauly]

My pleasure, Robert! - Martin

[@justincmichael]

Great job on the editing, music and narration. Great video!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Justin. - Martin

[@josephsener420]

A really beautiful trip. I love your choice of the route.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Joseph. I agree; if I had to make the same flight again, I would likely pick the same route. - Martin

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

G, day Martin * that looks like John Wayne movie setting. * I downloaded some practice PPL questions set by FSDO. 4/10 there not obvious answers: just a different order of ATAS or RWY 05/05/03. ✔✖ Thanks, for taking us along!

[@Captndarty]

Loved the video. Ironically every time I drive my truck and RV across the Midwest no matter what direction I’m going it’s always a headwind even going east and then north back to Minnesota.

[@martinpauly]

That seems to be the rule, unfortunately. Flying, driving, cycling - there's always a headwind. 😁 - Martin

[@srvafool]

The nice thing about vfr. Flight plan calls to go on the north side of Cheyenne, let's get a better look from the south. :-) Great video Martin, nice touch.

[@martinpauly]

Yes, Alan, you are right about the flexibility of VFR. I followed the general route I filed, but made some deviations here and there for terrain avoidance or to enjoy a nicer view. 👍 - Martin

[@coppi60]

Beautiful job Martin!!! That was a very creative way to start the video off; do it again:) Have a good Holiday. George

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, George. Yes, this one was a little different. I like to experiment with something new every now and then; glad to hear this one worked out alright! 👍 - Martin

[@mmcgrat]

Great stuff (again!) Martin. Thank you for sharing your trip.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Michael! - Martin

[@prestonmiller9552]

You edited that video perfectly Martin. Who could ask for a more scenic flight? Enjoyed it so much I watch it 3 times. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful trip to the Rockies. I grew up in SE Nebraska but I had forgotten there is also and Oshkosh in Nebraska too.

[@bigmotter001]

Always great scenery in Colorado. Have a good holidays and take care.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, John. All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@timmelissadavis9760]

Just...Wow! As always Martin, nicely done. Merry Christmas! -Tim

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Tim! - Martin

[@peterbrett7000]

Merry Christmas Martin to you and your family. I always look forward to new videos from you, as the content is always amazing. I will surely fly this route on the flight simulator, and hopefully get to the US one day and see some of the country myself once the world returns to some sort of normality.

[@martinpauly]

It can't come soon enough, Peter. 👍 Best regards, Martin

[@flyingmustard1938]

Great video , loved the whole Colorado series 👍

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍 - Martin

[@bigmuz_pilot]

Loved the series Martin, thanks mate and have a great Christmas!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Murray - you, too! - Martin

[@jimmydulin928]

Good job using major drainage systems for return trip through Colorado. The drainage systems become decreasing V ridge valley ridge systems on up to the high passes. In 65-150 hp airplanes we have to make use of thermal and orographic lift to safely make the passes. Over the mountains doesn't work for us because we can't get that high and if we did we would exhaust our gas at 20-30 mph into strong prevailing westerlies going west toward the next airport. Thanks for the great video.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks for the feedback, Jimmy! - Martin

[@colmortimer1066]

Those views :o I could not ask for a better Christmas video. Speaking of Christmas, hope you had a good one. :)

[@philkoch1135]

Absolutely stunning!! Great job Martin

[@philliphageman5041]

Merry Christmas Martin! Anither great video and amazing views!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Phillip! - Martin

[@michaeldunlevie9880]

Wow, just wow.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks again for suggesting this route, Michael. It worked out very, very well! All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@GGBSystems]

Beautiful, Martin. In addition the scenery, I particularly enjoyed the sectional overlays as you passed your checkpoints. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Jeff. I hope your Christmas was nice. All the best for 2021, and I hope I can go on a few longer trips next year (and record them!). - Martin

[@waukeshapilot6462]

Very Well Done, Thank You. Merry Christmas.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you - best wishes for 2021! - Martin

[@msnpassjan2004]

Merry Christmas Martin, thanks for the Christmas day vid !

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, and all the best for 2021! - Martin

[@bigphoto1]

Happy Holidays Martin to you and your family. Stay safe

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ed. All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@kenstevenson4133]

Incredible scenery, thanks Martin. Merry Christmas as well.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Ken. All the best! - Martin

[@christinewunder8433]

Wowzer Martin, a cinematic masterpiece! Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2021 :)

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Christine - you, too! - Martin

[@rocket862]

Beautiful, I have been to Colorado many summers but I have never flown my A36 there. Also, you made it to Oshkosh! I hope to see you and other pilots in Oshkosh, WI in Summer 2021.

[@martinpauly]

Thanks - and yes, here's to Oshkosh, WISCONSIN, in 2021! 👍 - Martin

[@donemory7459]

Great scenery Martin...thank you for sharing! Don/NEOhio :-)

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Don! - Martin

[@JasonRiley276]

Very beautiful scenery 👌

[@MotoLen51]

Beautiful!

[@martinpauly]

Thank you! - Martin

[@dallasmount9510]

Hi Martin. Well done! I live in Wyoming KEAN and often fly a route similar to the one you flew to visit my parents in Glenwood Springs, KGWS. I fly a C35. Your videos served a big part in inspiring me to do my instrument rating which I finished a year ago. Next time you come west look me up. I'd love to check off KDEN with you. Thanks for the amazing videos.

[@martinpauly]

Congrats on the instrument rating, and I am happy I helped push you towards that goal. It makes me happy when I can inspire people to learn to fly, restart after a break from flying, or make some new learning goals for themselves. All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@skycop56]

Planning the same trip and should leave IL on July 19, thanks for the info on the route from Eagle back home. I can do it easily in my RV6.

[@martinpauly]

I hope you'll enjoy the trip and the views from the flight as much as I did, John! - Martin

[@gerryortiz7276]

Thanks I am a flatlander too looking to make this trip!lol

[@martinpauly]

You will love the views, Gerry! Just make sure to pick a nice weather day, and be mindful of density altitude for take-off and climb. - Martin

[@MRCLEEN170]

Fantastic videos Martin!

[@Darthmed0516]

Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to follow your lead soon.

[@antonioiozzi9171]

Nice video Martin. It would be interessant to show a little the several airports where you land, FBO, hangars etc...

[@ryanberges7568]

As a native Colorado flatlander I love this. But my favorite part had to be you landing in Oshkosh who’s is just a short distance from home. Happy holidays, looking forward to your 2021 content and more safe flying.

[@martinpauly]

Hey Ryan, thanks for the note, and I hope you had a nice Christmas. I was wondering how close KOKS was from where you are from! Let's hope we can all reunite in the OTHER Oshkosh next July at AirVenture! All the best for 2021! - Martin

[@ryanberges7568]

@@martinpauly KOKS is only 35 miles from where I grew up and about 50 miles from where my parents live on the farm now. Spent lots of time playing sports in Oshkosh as a kid. Good memories.

[@ballardpj222]

Nice

[@johnnytoobad7785]

That's pretty funny...when in doubt, fly to Oshkosh..somewhere.

[@Cousin.]

Nice Martin! I'm assuming that the girls were looking out the windows on this trip, and not sleeping. : ) And good choice on flying VFR. I wasn't familiar with the EGT method for leaning the mixture (I always use the RPM method for leaning at high altitude airports), but then, I haven't flown any Constant Speed Prop planes yet! (Hopefully soon!) Thanks for that info, and I noticed that with Constant Speed Props, you can use either. Do you find the EGT method to be better/easier/more accurate?

[@danielmills-thysen9807]

Awesome! Maybe a TAT TN is in your future?

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Daniel. If I lived in or near the mountains, I would very much want to have a turbocharger or turbonormalizer. But given that high elevations are a rare exception for me, a turbo - while desirable - is not high enough on my priority list to make the cut. Best regards, Martin

[@budowens6478]

Great video!!! I’m based out of MKC, you ever get down this way, give me a shout, I’ll buy you lunch.

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, Bud. I have been to MKC many times and will certainly be back sometime in the future. I love that GA-friendly airport. - Martin

[@marcelflying]

Great video and music Martin! Thank you. Do you use an oxygen system at 11.000’?

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Marcel. I have an oxygen bottle, and while I see the benefits of using it at 11,000', I must admit I rarely do. Getting it filled is a hassle, so I really only use supplemental oxygen rarely. - Martin

[@weekendwarrior-es]

Wonderful Martin, very cinematic edition, you are getting better and better. You would be a youtuber when you grow up ;). A question, what camera did you use for the "zoomed" takes? Greetings from Madrid, Spain.

[@martinpauly]

Glad you enjoyed the scenery! The close-ups were taken with a Sony a7iii with a 70-300mm zoom lens. Best regards, Martin

[@theoph3777]

Hey Martin, love your videos! Is there a reason why you didn't use Foreflight to open your VFR flight plan?

[@martinpauly]

Thank you, David. As for opening the VFR flight plan, it didn't work in ForeFlight at the time. I am told that's because ForeFlight will not use a cellular data connection once it is connect to a panel-mount device (like my Avidyne IFD). I have yet to try this to validate, but it makes sense. Something I wish they will change in ForeFlight in the future. Regards, Martin

[@FarkyDave]

Thanks for the nice video. The music is very fitting. Is the person that composed the music a friend of yours?

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Dave. I do not know the composer personally, but I very much like his music, which is offered through a licensing service for video and other purposes. I was so happy with his work for my Colorado video that I felt he deserved to be listed by name. Regards, Martin

[@5128goldenrod]

6’40 to 8’40 is the very Definition of Pilot’s privilege. Gotta take my A36 west .... never been WEST , must fix that !!

[@martinpauly]

Go for it, Andy. Pick a nice day, and it'll be an unforgettable experience! - Martin

[@kevin4sambos119]

Hello Martin, Merry Christmas & great video! , Hey Martin we both have Lynx Transponder w/Avidyne IFD & both use FF. Does your iPad running Foreflight while using the IFD WiFi do you get any messages like “Avidyne IFD Disconnected”? I’m struggling w my IPad using FF and getting the IFD Disconnect message lots and can’t figure out how to fix this to stop getting those disconnect messages and really could use your advice please. If you’re not getting the IFD disconnected messages while you’re using FF on your iPad I’d love to learn what you’re doing right. Please let me know and keep up the great flights and videos, awesome job🎅🎅🎁🎁🎄🎄

[@martinpauly]

Hello Kev, I have seen this disconnect message occasionally on my iPad, but then it seems like it reconnects immediately because there is never any missing data on the iPad. I did install the latest IFD software in my panel in the fall, and I have not seen the message since then (though I haven't flown a lot since then either - so I can't say if that was remedy or just coincidence). I think of it as a nuisance message and hope ForeFlight and Avidyne will resolve it (if they haven't yet). Best regards, Martin

[@danieljewell1]

Wie schön! Es geht nichts über Colorado im Sommer .... Das neu Format gefällt mir, ein bisschen anders, aber nett. (Ja, ich bin Amerikaner... aber muss ich mein Deutsch üben! Gibt's hier zu wenig Möglichkeiten um Deutsch zu schrieben/sprechen... :) }

[@huskerdan123]

I've never used vfr flight plans. I either file IFR or use vfr flight following. Why do prefer the vfr flight plans?

[@martinpauly]

Hi Daniel. I would take VFR flight following over a VFR flight plan, but in the mountains, unless you are very high, there's not much radar coverage. So VFR flight following doesn't work that well there. A VFR flight plan gives peace of mind for search and rescue, should the unthinkable happen. - Martin

[@huskerdan123]

@@martinpauly thanks for the explanation. I didn't think about reception issues. I'm a flat land flyer. 😁

[@redmesa2975]

5:13 You cut the video right over my house !

[@martinpauly]

You sure live in a beautiful part of the country, George! - Martin

[@FrontSideBus]

I think a turbo would come in handy up there!

[@martinpauly]

If I lived there, a turbocharger would be high on my wishlist. But for the very occasional trip to the mountains, the normally aspirated engine is fine. Best regards, Martin

[@seamusdane7134]

So Nice 💘💘💘💘💘💘

[@porterdesmond6260]

Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@Shaneepe1]

Beautiful Martin! Merry Christmas!

[@martinpauly]

Thanks, Shane. All the best for 2021! - Martin