Helicopter Flight: Nick Over the Rocks, Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- COME FLY WITH ME as I take Central Washington University geology professor and star of "Nick on the Rocks" Nick Zentner on a helicopter tour of the area between his home in Ellensburg, WA and the Mission Ridge area of Wenatchee with a focus on geology. We're just getting to know each other in this video but there's plenty of scenery and geology to talk about. Nick talks about the geology of Naneum Canyon, which we fly along the edge of, and some basalt formations he's never seen. He also points out the Malaga Slide, which I knew absolutely nothing about. This is part 1 of a multi-part series; I'm trying to keep them short and sweet.
By the way, my reference early in the video to Nick being a "big boy" is due to the fact that he's 6'6" tall (!) and weighs over 250 pounds. He barely fits in the passenger seat; his head is up in the overhead window there! I really felt the heavier weight on his side of the helicopter when I picked it up into a hover and that made me laugh.
Some videos referenced in this video:
- Nick on the Rocks (playlist): • Nick on the Rocks
- Mt Stuart - From Mexico?: • Mount Stuart - From Me...
- Helicopter Flight: Ellensburg to a Friend's House: • Helicopter Flight: Ell...
Points of Interest Discussed:
- Central Washington University: www.cwu.edu/
- Central Washington University Geology Department: www.geology.cwu.edu/
- Naneum Ridge State Forest: www.dnr.wa.gov/NaneumRidge
- Mission Ridge Ski Resort: www.missionridge.com/
About Me and the Helicopter
- I have been flying for about 20 years. My nearly 4,000 hours of flight time is in Robinson R44, Robinson R22, and Bell 206L (Long Ranger) helicopters.
- The helicopter is a 2005 Robinson R44 Raven II -- the same one that appears in the photo at the beginning of the video. You can learn more about them here: robinsonheli.com/r44-specific... I own this helicopter. It is the third helicopter I've owned since 2000.
- My helicopter has ADS-B Out and is picked up by radar facilities. You can see my track for recent flights on Flightradar24: www.flightradar24.com/data/ai... This is a great site for tracking any almost any flight, including the airlines.
About Nick Zentner
- Nick has an MS in Geology and has been teaching at Central Washington University since 1992.
- In 2015, Nick received the prestigious James Shea Award, a national award recognizing exceptional delivery of Earth Science to the general public.
- You can learn more about Nick on his website: www.nickzentner.com/
- You can watch Nick on the Rocks episodes here: • Nick on the Rocks
About the Video
- The video was recorded with a pair of GoPro Hero 7 cameras (amzn.to/2Lxyzwl), one of which is connected to the helicopter's intercom system with an NFlightCam audio cable (amzn.to/31syLTm). Both cameras record audio, but I dialed down the helicopter sound to about 25% of normal volume so it wouldn't be annoying.
- The video was edited on a Macintosh using Screenflow software. Learn more about it here: www.telestream.net/screenflow...
- The intro music is by Bob Levitus, famed "Dr. Mac." You can find him here: www.boblevitus.com/
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OMG, how am I just finding this?! Helicopters...You gotta love'em! They scare me but, still.
A wise man once said: „You can not not learn!“ I try to learn something new every day and your wonderful videos help me with that! Thank you for sharing.
Have been watching Nicks geology videos for a year and have become interested in everything geological. My wife and I even flew up to eastern Washington this summer to see all the coulees, basalt, and ice age flood features. I have fallen in love with this area and the video is the icing on the cake! Hope to see more flying with “Nick on the Rock”!
I was sitting in my living room watching other R44 content, and thought, "Oh shit a helicopter would be so rad for geology! I'd love to get Nick Zeitner up in a helicopter." As a fan of both of your content I put two and two together and though that would be a really cool cross over. *And it was already here.*
And there's more to come!
Have always wanted a geologist in the passenger seat of my car to tell me about the geology of our surroundings but never thought about an air trip. This is so cool! At the end you talked about The geologist in the Grand Canyon river run, another dream of mine! Have been interested in geology all my life.
We took that Grand Canyon trip ages ago - probably 1980s - and it’s remains one of the top 10 trips of my life. Recommended!
Thank you Maria. I look forward to more.
Thanks Maria and Nick. Great views and informative discussion. Looking forward to part 2.
Nick is the best!
Geology and flying, a double treat. Looking forward to the next one.
Thank you for video.
I love both flying AND geology so this video really had my attention! Can't wait for part two.
My first flight in a R22 was just the same reaction by the Pilot “Man? How much do you weigh"! He had to pitch up quite a bit more!
R22s have a legal seat limit of 250 pounds (I think); it's 300 in R44s. Has to do with seat crushability in the event of a hard landing. I don't take passengers that weigh more than 275 for weight and balance issues. I'm not exactly a petite person and my weight up front counts, too.
Wow 💕 great scenery nice to ride with you and Sir! 😊
Great video, have been a fan of Nicks short videos and longer lectures for a while. It must have been a blast having him with you and being able to point out or show him some of the sights that you are so familiar with. Excellent! Look forward to more of these collaborative type videos.
THANKS MARIA FOR PUTTING UP PART 1 OF "NICK ABOVE THE ROCKS". I AGREE WITH OTHER VIEWERS THAT THIS IS GREAT CONTENT AND THAT YOU ARE SHOWING NICK SOME NEW STUFF. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOTH OF YOU AND HOPE THIS IS ONE OF MANY VIDEOS WITH NICK. DOES HE HAVE ANY ROCK JOKES?
I'LL ASK HIM ABOUT THE ROCK JOKES THE NEXT TIME I TALK TO HIM.
Awesome!! Excited to see part 2 now.
Two heros, one copter. Great idea!
When i was at school 40issssssh years ago geology, geography and history did not interest me at all, but gradually as you get older these things become important to you and now I wish I listened more in class.
Fortunately, there are lots of resources on the Web for learning more. Nick's videos on RUclips (linked in the description) are a great place to start. He does longer lectures, too.
I followed your channel a few years back until I had my fill of cherry drying, I later stumbled on Nick's channel and said to myself; "FlyingMAir and Nick Z should get together"! Little did I know it was a happening thing! I though I'd watched everything Nick on YT; now I'll need to visit these.
Such great videos Maria. Thanks for sharing them.
Very neat, can't wait for part 2!!
Excited for you Nick. Never saw this til now, 10/08/2020! Lovely meeting the pilot.
Just found these videos (2024), and watched all in a row. Very cool and was great to see and hear Nick get so excited about the different perspectives. Thanks for putting them all together.
Great video Maria! Appreciate your taking us along - and sharing your area's beautiful geology.
A lot of quick facts I didn't know. Thanks for sharing.
Great partnership, with both your local knowledge, his geological mind and your normal vantage point, along with the interesting areas to point to, makes this duo, a winning combination. That was an amazing explaination of the ancient, county sized, landslide and then you mentioning changes you'd seen within the last 2 years really fired up his interest levels shows you have much to teach HIM too.. Brilliant video as per normal and it will give you more information to pass on during other such flying videos to come..
This is great. I wouldn't mind much longer videos like this. Thanks.
We're working on another shot at this. One of the cameras died during our first flight so I've got limited footage. I'm working on Part 2 now; it'll be out Sunday morning.
@@FlyingMAir i second that what Will typed, i was sad when this video ended, he knows alot about the area, not saying you dont Ms Maria!
I think you'll be sadder when Part 2 ends.... But I'm trying to arrange another flight with Nick so, with luck, there will be more to come.
@@FlyingMAir I'm glad more is coming
I'm # 10 on the comment section! Thank you Maria for your awesome videos!
These videos are very enjoyable, Thanks to the both of you!
Very interesting flight! Loved it.
Thanks, Maria! I'm a big fan of big Nick. Looking forward to #2.
Very interesting, and a great flight, thanks Maria!..
brilliant teacher can't wait for his next series, wish he would come to the uk.
I think he's working on that with the local public television station now...
I live near Dartmoor in the UK and it’s astonishing to think it was created by Volcanoes, as you drive towards Okehampton you can see the remnants of extinct millions of years old volcanoes. For most of its history and until recent history Dartmoor was covered in forest. The landscape for most of us is an enigma until you (excuse the pun) dig a little deeper.
@@UAPJedi yes i live near peak district ,if youv'e not seen this guy you should watch him facinating.
I'm freaking ecstatic to see this man.
More to come!
And, for the record, I bet he's more excited to see some of those rocks.
Much enjoyed - thank you Maria.:)
Great again, thanks for the links
That was so interesting and so cool that he got excited seeing things that you see all the time! I'm excited for part 2 👍
He did get excited! That really gave me a thrill. I like getting people pumped up. Wait until Part 2 when I show him that slide at the ski resort.
@@FlyingMAir Maybe you could do a spin-off channel, Rocking out with Nick and Maria!
I actually have another idea for a spin-off channel, but I've got to think about it.
"The geology is absolutely staggering". -- Nick Zentner. "Nick Zentner is awesome." -- Paul Hoskin
Fantastic idea!!
Great video :)
Best one so far.Really enjoyed it.
probably the best video on RUclips
Thanks! Tell your friends!
The finger lakes are just like that I believe. Just gorgeous country!
Love your videos ❤️
A friend just told me about your channel and I’m LOVING IT!!!! New subscriber here for sure. Keep up the good work...
Welcome!
Yay! My day is made!
OK, how have I missed this? Subscribed.
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This is amazing, been watching WSU Geology video uploads for years, seeing the land pass by as they talk is almost like being there and gives me such a better mental image of central Washington. Just wonderfully bringing things into focus so much better since I haven't been to Washington since the 1980's.
Look Townies! now Nick's flying
Very cool. I've watched so many of his videos about Washington geology.
Very interesting video, I suppose they are the Columbia River flood basalts? I'll have to read up on the geology of your place, or perhaps the next flight with Nick might go through the age of the formations? Thanks, Maria!
Very interesting, thanks!
So excited to see part 2
It’ll be out on Sunday.
What a great video! Throughly enjoyed it and look forward to the rest 😍
Thank you for showing the effects of all the past flood flows and the history of them. I really appreciate you have you genealogical guy with you, I have heard him a few times and really like his knowledge of this. This is so informative.
I did a couple of geology units as part of my BSc. Around the same time, we had a holiday in New Zealand. I think I spent a lot of the time driving around with my mouth hanging open.
I felt like that the first time I drove through Sedona, Arizona.
Amazing video
Amazing info.
Amazing channel...found it by chance..
Amazing lady...
I have learned more this month alone than my entire high school years..
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. And any day you learn something new is a great day!
REALLY nice! Great information (I noticed you 'hanging on', Nick :). Thanks
great..
Yah! This is good!!!
Cool!
Thank you very much Maria. The last video you posted with the repellers, I was looking at Stemilt thinking that was one hell of a slide some time. I have walked and driven over much of that slide area and Maria you actually live on a portion of it. If you go toward Alcoa and look at Jump-off ridge you will see many small slides along that area. People who live close to the ridge there have little or no idea of what danger they could be in at any moment.
The only kind of slides we have here are occasional rock slides usually caused by bighorn sheep on the cliffs. Small cascades of small rocks. The earth is solid along most of my road. The only exception is far removed from the cliffs, as you’ll see in the next video.
@@FlyingMAir I remember back in the late 80's when a trailer was covered and a child lost along 97A, yes this was due to excavation, but it happened, then there is the mass slide that happened on the coast some years back that was a result of excess rain fall. I have a friends who live at the the base of Jump-off ridge and have boulders in there backyards on occasion. These slides do happen, as is evidence by the slide that created Stimilt. It may not happen in our life time, but it happened before and will again. There is a huge outcrop along 97A that is told in the Indian lore that is the result of an earthquake many years ago, it pushed the land mass into the Columbia river, you can see it on any map, the highway makes a large curve around that point of land. Just because we don't see them as catastrophic now doesn't mean it won't happen at any time. Ground is never completely solid if it is on an incline, Jump[-off ridge is an incline, a very steep incline in many places. Look across the river to Badger Mountain, the flat below where Fancher Field is now came from some where, part of it has to do with the river eons ago, but well drillers talk about some of the debris they find many hundreds of feet down.
So funny thanks nice trip
Great footage! Ever get overflown by the Navy Growlers that fly through there? We can usually pick you up on radar... but not always. Fly safe!
My Crescent Bar video shows two of them flying by: ruclips.net/video/NbZl0__DwPI/видео.html
Love ❤️ Wenatchee, I was their a few months ago.
Woohooo! Flying and geology I love it!
Wow Nick never expected him to show up in a helicopter
I never expected him to fit! I didn't realize he's such a big guy!
I would love to fly with you....big fan of yours....but...I live in st.louis.mo....lol...fly safe...
Fun. Co-synergy.
Those interested in geology should see Nick's lectures on formation of the Rockies and paleomagnetism, here on RUclips.
Notification squad! ❤
Flying on the west coast, I’d like a map application that could highlight areas over a certain elevation. Google searched but couldn’t quite find what I’m looking for.
Wow, what a treat...
Thank you very much.
You know, I am wondering if The Good Lord would bless you with a multi camera set up where you can see more of the scenery around you...
It’s good as is, but that sounds really cool.
I’d prefer it if the good Lord would bless me with a new helicopter that didn’t come with a hefty loan.
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This helicopter flight has some nice low flying sernery at least in this first section of theis longer video so fare.
On a side note Maria, what was the make and model you flew at the Grand Canyon in 2004 .. how many passengers etc
I mostly flew a Bell 206L1 with a C30P conversion. We had a few Bell 206L3s, too. I think they were just starting to phase in Bell 407s back then; I'm not sure what they're flying now.
way to short!! This is awesome though!
I keep up with the ratings of friends as they move up the "pilot ladder" in their career by checking the FAA pilot database periodically. Curiously, I have not been able to find a listing for you in the FAA pilot database. Any idea why not?
I found a listing for me.
They are not to block off other property weather public or private land from you getting to it, you have the right to reasonable access, weather they put the road in or someone else. Must be a politician or a friend to political connection. Special privilege that can break the rules.