Epic Full Flight in a Harbour Air DHC-2 Beaver. An Aerial Sightseeing Tour Over Victoria BC, Canada

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  • Опубликовано: 10 ноя 2024

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  • @johnreid4363
    @johnreid4363 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you Corrie that was very interesting. I wish I knew my landmarks better. I Think I can still see the smile on your face.b

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @johnreid4363, yes John, I still have a smile on my face. The city looks so different from high above. It really is quite stunning. Thanks for your always kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Say hi to Patti for me, and have a great long weekend. Best...Corrie

  • @eyeofthetigger7305
    @eyeofthetigger7305 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for the entertaining video. Lived here most of my 67 years, and haven't seen this view of the best place to live. Taxi dispatcher in the 70's, I knew every street, and it was illuminating to see how the streets I could name followed the geography. Evidently the geo-layout was sent back to England where someone on a stool laid out the main roads. Bob Cratchit did a great job. Cheers.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  Месяц назад

      @eyeofthetigger7305, thanks for stopping by, I am truly grateful for your kind words and support. I too am a life long resident. I can well imagine you knew every street in the 70's. The streets aren't the same today, as they once were. It was a pretty amazing ride, I would encourage anyone without a fear of flying to take this amazing tour. The Beaver was pretty special and was a tick off the bucket list. Best....Corrie

  • @craig7350
    @craig7350 3 месяца назад +4

    That was fun. I used to live in Cow valley, so been in and around there lots of times. Also, a private pilot, so threw the headphones on and almost like being there.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @craig7350, thank for sharing your fond memories of Cow valley and being a pilot. I recently spent 2 weeks housesitting on the Cowichan river, about 5k away from Lake Cowichan, it was stunning. Heard lots of planes doing stalls overhead, it was pretty neat to hear. While in the valley took in a antique truck show at the BC Forest Discovery Centre, that was a trip down memory lane and spent a few hours at Nanaimo Harbour filming seaplanes. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. I'm glad you found the front row seat, it's reserved for you. Best....Corrie

  • @flyovercounty1427
    @flyovercounty1427 3 месяца назад +3

    Hi Corrie thank you for this ride along. My late wife and I made this flight when visiting Victoria. I miss her. If I ever make it to the lounge I have a story to share about the first turbine Otter project I worked on in Edmonton. Enjoy the Abbotsford Air Show we used to live about 2 km from the airport and didn’t miss it.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @flyovercounty1427, thanks for sharing your touching story, my heart goes out to you. My younger sister passed away 11 years ago on August 5th, she was 42 and breast cancer took her far too soon. This is a tough time of year for me, it doesn't get easier. I miss her too. I would love to hear about the turbine Otter project you worked on. This is the perfect place to share it. Excited about Abbotsford, it's my first time. I didn't realize I should have gotten tickets months ago so missed out on the premium locations for the best filming opportunities. It will work out. Thanks for you always kind words, engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie

  • @randyhuffman9370
    @randyhuffman9370 3 месяца назад +5

    Another great start to my morning. Thanks Corrie

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @randyhuffman9370, Randy, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best....Corrie

  • @MarcLeclerc-w5o
    @MarcLeclerc-w5o 3 месяца назад +4

    @2:57 because of the missing beat on idle, a Beaver sounds a bit like an old Harley on idle. Cool.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @user-wm3jp5pp3o, Thanks Marc for your interesting analogy on the Beaver sound. I agree, it does kind of sound like an old Harley. Without a doubt both sounds can be recognized from quite a distance and it is pure joy. I am thrilled you found the front row seat in the lounge, it is always reserved for you. Thank you for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie

  • @billstruth1128
    @billstruth1128 3 месяца назад +4

    Nice - as always!

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @billstruth1128, thanks Bill, I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support. I'm really proud how this video turned out. The start up at the dock until shut down was one continuous clip with no cuts. Best....Corrie

  • @Mo_Taser
    @Mo_Taser 3 месяца назад +6

    Congrats! I've been in a Beaver once and it was the front seat.
    They gotta be one of the most successful, iconic and durable planes ever built.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +2

      @Mo_Taser, thanks so much for your always kind words, engagement and support, I am sincerely grateful. It was a bucket list item for sure and I'd go again in a heartbeat. What a ride! I just love the Beaver, as you said, it is one of the most successful, iconic and durable planes ever built. I'm also incorporating your query about the fuel barge in Vancouver, it's super cool history and should be included. It's a fixture in Coal Harbour. Hope you have an awesome long weekend. Abbotsford Air show next weekend. Yippee! Best....Corrie

    • @Mo_Taser
      @Mo_Taser 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie Thanks Corrie. Your enthusiasm is infectious. 😄👍

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @Mo_Taser, you made me chuckle, thank you. The bottom line of my business card reads "The Excitement is Real!" I am just a big kid and I'm grateful every day my two feet hit the ground. This Monday August 5th, is the 11th anniversary of my little sister passing away at 42 from breast cancer. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her. Gone way too soon. Losing my sister has changed my outlook on life. We all have an expiry date, we just don't know when that will be. The saying "live life to the fullest", is where I am at today. Being blind in my left eye gives me perspective too. Being blind in both would really suck. Lucky me, I can see. I had little gander at your RUclips channel. It is interesting to see what interests people have and what similarities we might have in common. I can assure you, we are fans of most of the same music. I am a music junkie and record almost every concert I go to. I have an incredible library of live music that I've shot over the years. I can't post any of my concert footage on my RUclips channel because it would be copyright infringement and I'd get shut down pretty quick. I completely understand copyright. Well now, that was a story, Corrie. I appreciate you visit week after week, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Best....Corrie

    • @Mo_Taser
      @Mo_Taser 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie Thanks, Corrie. Condolences about your sister. I hope today is going well for you all things considered.
      Yeah, posting music used to be a bit of a hobby but I've kind of let it slide lately.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @Mo_Taser, today is always a tough day for me. I am fortunate there is a fireworks show at the end of tonight's Baseball game(Victoria Harbourcats). I will be there with my rock in life, my Dad. He will be 81 in 3 days and I know how lucky I am that he is still here. I appreciate your kind words and support, big thanks. Best....Corrie

  • @hamradio3716
    @hamradio3716 3 месяца назад +2

    That radial engine is just loafing at 3000 RPM. What a great flight. ❤

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @hamradio3716, I still have a grin on my face. It was a stunning flight and the sound of the radial engine was even better from the inside. Thanks for you always kind words, engagement and support, I am truly grateful. Best.....Corrie

    • @GLEX234
      @GLEX234 9 дней назад +1

      30” of manifold pressure, 2000 RPM. Tach on the right, MP on the left

  • @mothmagic1
    @mothmagic1 3 месяца назад +4

    You lucky lady. Thank you for sharing your pleasure with us. So that's your spotting perch. Looks like a good spot. You had some nice weather for the day.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @mothmagic1, Thanks Ian for your always kind words, engagement and support. I am truly grateful. I hope the next Beaver ride is with you. I would do this again in a heartbeat. My spotting spot is a perfect perch, I often lean on the fence to keep as steady as I possibly can. Best...Corrie

    • @mothmagic1
      @mothmagic1 3 месяца назад +1

      Whatever you are doing seems to work well.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @mothmagic1, Ian you are too kind. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I've been working at improving my editing, it's a skill and I hope to get just a bit better with each video. Thanks for sharing the journey, it's better when shared with great people. Best....Corrie

  • @jamesburnside3023
    @jamesburnside3023 3 месяца назад +4

    Awesome flight Thanks for taking us along

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @jamesburnside3023, Thanks Jim, I'm happy you came along. It's way more fun to share the journey with fun people. I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support. Best....Corrie

  • @shaunpavery-pn5jq
    @shaunpavery-pn5jq 3 месяца назад +3

    Oh wow.thanks Corrie for making my day.😊❤

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @shaunpavery-pn5jq, Shaun, it was a stunning journey, I could do it over and over again. It's a tick off the bucket list for sure. I will have to go for a Beaver ride in Nanaimo and Vancouver. I'm truly grateful I could make your day. You kind words and support means the world to me and I sincerely thank you. Best....Corrie

  • @gettingold59
    @gettingold59 3 месяца назад +3

    I cannot believe the beauty from up there, nor can I believe how quiet you were or why they never gave you a parachute in case you miss behaved. Well done video. Have a glorious long weekend

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @gettingold59, I was really well behaved, didn't say anything, didn't touch anything.There was no parachute, but there was a floatation buckled up. I was offered a headset, but wanted to just hear the humm of the lovely radial engine. It was remarkable. One of the best flights ever! Thanks for the cleaning service, the lounge being clean allows me to continue with filming amazing journeys. Allan, your always kind words and support means the world to me and I sincerely thank you. Best....Corrie

  • @KCPrible98
    @KCPrible98 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful. I have been flying this plane for years in the Microsoft Flight Simulator. There is even a better version on XPlane 12.
    It's amazing how what I'm seeing closely resembles what you just saw. But you did the real thing.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @KCPrible98, thanks finding the lounge. I'm thrilled you found the front row seat, it's reserved for you. I am truly grateful for your kind words, engagement and support, thank you. There are quite a view visitors to the lounge that fly the Microsoft Flight Simulator, it's very cool. I agree how real the sim ride is. Technology today is incredible and it just keeps getting more incredible. Best....Corrie

  • @HuckThis1971
    @HuckThis1971 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice Corrie! For sure one day I'll get a flight in as well.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @HuckThis1971, Huck, let's go! I'll go for a Beaver ride, anywhere, anytime. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie

  • @kenbarthSimAV8tor
    @kenbarthSimAV8tor 3 месяца назад +2

    I'm jealous :)

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @kenbarthSimAV8tor, Ken, if you are up to it, I would love to go for a Beaver ride with you. We could do a sightseeing tour from Nanaimo. I'm in, if you're in. The cost is around $200.00. I am truly grateful for your always kind words and support, sincere thanks. I hope all is well in the stunning Comox Valley. Abbotsford air show is next weekend, I can hardly wait! Best...Corrie

    • @kenbarthSimAV8tor
      @kenbarthSimAV8tor 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie I'm interested just need to check my August appointments 👍 I'll update via text 👍

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @kenbarthSimAV8tor, sounds amazing! Look forward to hearing from you. Best....Corrie

  • @Astromechy
    @Astromechy 3 месяца назад +2

    Corrie, great video of your epic flight. I could feel the anticipation of flight just before take-off, with that rumbling engine. I'm soooo glad you got the chance to experience this long-awaited flight. It sounds like you had a great experience. I didn't realize how quickly pilots have to lose altitude to get into that harbour!
    One concern I have though is that being a part of SAR, I'm used to hearing the pilots verbally go through check lists. Did they do this and you just cut out the footage, or was this skipped? And resting one's hands on the yoke is a good way to get sprained or even fractured wrists during turbulence. It isn't considered "best practices". Again, I'm probably biased with my SAR work, as we have a ton of safety procedures and check lists. We try to work bad habits out of the pilots we train. Complacency leads to inattention, and inattention leads to accidents.
    Speaking of safety, thanks for mentioning the safety handout!

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @Astromechy, thanks for your kind words, knowledgeable engagement and support, I am truly grateful. My time in the plane was one complete clip, no cuts. I can honestly say, I paid little attention to the pilot doing his check list, I was just excited to be up front and was gawking around the harbour. Honestly, not being a pilot, I don't pay attention to how a pilot should do their job. I always pay close attention to the safety briefing, that's my biggest concern. It was a smooth journey and I loved every minute of it. Can't wait to go again. My spelling error is an oversight on my part, I tend to make at least one mistake per video. Once I've uploaded a video, it can't be changed. Abbotsford Air Show next weekend, pretty excited. Hope you have a great long weekend. Best....Corrie

    • @Astromechy
      @Astromechy 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie I unfortunately can't make the Abbotsford Air Show this year, as I have a prior training engagement. But, I'm sure you will have a lot of fun and get some great video and pictures! I can live vicariously through you this year! Don't worry about the typo, its just something my brain tends to notice.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @Astromechy, I hope your training goes well. I'm staying in Chilliwack with my aunt and uncle. Not only am I looking forward to the air show, it's great to catch up with the family. Best....Corrie

  • @MatthewFordVictoria
    @MatthewFordVictoria 2 месяца назад +1

    I live in Downtown Victoria and I wish the Pilot had announced the things he flew over. Otherwise it's just a flight and it's up to the passengers to know what they're looking at. Since you're also from Victoria, you should try the Kenmore Air down to Seattle! It's much like going through Active Pass on the Ferry but from the sky, with islands on both sides, and you'll get to see the Seattle Space Needle!

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  2 месяца назад

      @MatthewFordVictoria, Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Going forward, when I post a scenic video I will point out the landmarks, to the best of my ability. I would love to take Kenmore Air to Seattle! Best....Corrie

    • @MatthewFordVictoria
      @MatthewFordVictoria 2 месяца назад

      @@leftcoastcorrie - You started it out great, and right after the Take-Off, you identified the Cruise Ship Terminal with words at the bottom of the screen, and the Macaulay Point Pump Station, which was great. But from then on, there were no other words, such as identifying the Oak Bay Marina at 12:47, or the Royal Victoria Yacht Club at 14:27 so people get an idea of where they are on a map. Then Oak bay's Willows Beach at 16:30 (since you zoomed in on it), and which Golf Course is at 17:34, and identifying Clover Point at 19:00 and Beacon Hill Park at 19:20. Then the Craigdarroch Castle at 19:50, and the Gorge Waterway at 21:15 and another Golf Course at 21:35, and the Songhees at 21:50 and the Johnson Street Bridge, or the famous Christ Church Cathedral at 23:24, and the BC Legislative Buildings at 23:50. Unfortunately, a lot of time was wasted filming the dashboard of the plane... over and over and over, like at 24:50. Then the Gorge Waterway again at 25:50, a View of the Trans Canada Highway at 26:05, before turning to follow the Gorge at 26:33, slowly heading back down to the Inner Harbour to land at 28:00.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  2 месяца назад

      @MatthewFordVictoria, In your first comment you pointed out my flaws and faults and I acknowledged my flaws and faults. I replied with "Going forward, when I post a scenic video I will point out the landmarks, to the best of my ability." In your second comment you continue to point out my flaws and faults, only much more in depth. Why wasn't the first negative comment enough? I can't change a video once it's uploaded. I'm sorry you felt that a lot of time was wasted filming the dashboard. Any aviation enthusiast loves to see a dashboard and everything going on inside the cockpit. I was going to delete your second comment but decided to allow it because I need to get used to the belittling of know it alls. How was my filming? How was the audio? Did I hand hold my camera steady enough? As a rookie editor, I have a few videos I have made mistakes on, it's part of the learning process. I usually have thick skin, but your second berating comment made me question why I bother some times. If you decide not to visit my channel again, I understand. If you are looking for perfection, you won't find it here. I'm afraid this half blind, half deaf, old gal with osteoporosis, simply does the best she can. That's it, that's all. Best....Corrie

  • @PeterNGloor
    @PeterNGloor 22 дня назад +1

    The sightseeing tour we made was out of Sechelt, on a HA Beaver, with a lady pilot (she was not talkative, though). BTW we are Swiss, not Canadian.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  22 дня назад +1

      Peter, I can well imagine the sightseeing tour out of Sechelt would have been stunning. It's on my to do list to fly to the Sunshine Coast for a little get away. My ambition is to travel and share my experiences, Switzerland would be on the agenda for sure. Thanks for your kind words and support, I am truly grateful. Best....Corrie

  • @KensHobbies409
    @KensHobbies409 3 месяца назад +3

    Grrrrrrrrrr!1 Kilahmeters!! NO NO! It's KIL - O - Meters!! Kilo means 1000. Meters means Distance. The "O' Does NOT change in the word KILO!!! By the way, very nice video. Always wonder what it sounded like on a Beaver.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @KensHobbies409, Ken, I'm sorry the way I pronounce kilometers bothers you. I say it the way I say it, and I've said it this way since we switched to metric in the early 70's. I sincerely hope you enjoyed this video. I put my heart and soul into the production of every video. It's true, I do make mistakes now and again. I hope you will continue to support my channel, I am truly grateful for your engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie

    • @KensHobbies409
      @KensHobbies409 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie That's because the US did not want to follow Canada. Now if one looks at it. where are all Our G
      PS's, PC's programmed...Right US!! The awe came in I I can understand why too due to the Alaska Highway with so many books out there that were in miles, now they come up * Were now in kilometres, A point of interest is written for stopping, well how it goes...Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, where are We? That's how the Ah, or is it Awe? Spell it the way it sounds. That's what I was taught when in school. here's another one for Your Information The Phonetic Alphabet teaches K as keelo and L as leema. Correct pronouncing is Kilo & Lima. Remember the vowels..a,e,i.o.u & sometimes y. Look at the "I"(India) it's either I am or It is. O & top it off, kilovolts, kilogram, kilowatts. Why only one word? two words.. kilo is one word in front of everything else. You don't hear kilahgrams nor kilahwatts, do You? I learned that as a child even before Canada went metric as My Dad came from Finland to begin with.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @KensHobbies409, I appreciate the English lesson, you are absolutely correct. Best....Corrie

    • @Astromechy
      @Astromechy 3 месяца назад +1

      @@leftcoastcorrie I pronounce it both ways. It depends on the context or my mood. 🤣

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад +1

      @Astromechy, it's a bad habit the way I pronounce kilometre. I've had way worse habits than a mispronounced word, I can live with it. I'm sure it will happen again. I'll probably make more spelling mistakes too. It would be amazing to have an editor....some day. The most fun part about RUclips is chatting with amazing visitors to the lounge, and my camera in my hand. Best....Corrie

  • @thorntontarr2894
    @thorntontarr2894 3 месяца назад +2

    I know you want positive comments but I am wondering why you didn't label more landmarks such as Trial Island, Willows Beach, Clover Point, etc. I think it would really highlight the flight vs. a land drive along the waterfront. That is as positive as I can make this.

    • @leftcoastcorrie
      @leftcoastcorrie  3 месяца назад

      @thorntontarr2894, I totally agree with you, I should have written more about the landmarks. Once the edit is done I can't change it. Going forward, I will follow your positive suggestion. I appreciate your engagement, it is how I learn and grow. I will just have to do a re-do and go for another Beaver Ride and make sure it is more descriptive. I am truly grateful for your kind words, positive engagement and support, thank you. Best....Corrie