Wow - One of the very best pilots flying one of the very best G.A.U. aircraft in and out of one of my favorite airports? This guy is an inspiration in every aspect. What more can I ask for? The only thing missing is the snow-covered backdrop. Not to compare myself in any way - not even close - but L35 is the scene of my best arrival and departure operations - smoothest landings. I guess I attribute that to the bit of extra care/attention it kind of requires plus I had to do those check rides in and out of there for the high-density altitude experience. My bucket list includes piloting a F90 - even if it's just an instructional flight. I'll probably never make that but watching this guy is almost close enough. Again, not to be smart a*&ed, but my first favorite SoCal airport to fly in and out of was LO5 (Kern Valley) approaching from the SE up through that pass tracking that State Route then threading the needle on downwind to base and final for the 18 to land facing the lake. That's another one where I was usually pleased with my landings and departures despite initial apprehension. It would be neat to see Rich fly the F90 in and out of there. As I recall, not much crosswind risk at runway elevation but the gradient/eddy winds coming in and out of there were sometimes a factor.

I have 3,000+ hours in SN218 an F-90-1. Most missions were Bay Area to ktrk with longer trips to SoCal and Canada. That plane was bulletproof and I never had a missed mission due to mechanical issues.

great, now I want a king air, thanks a lot Rich!

Always satisfying to hear the PT6A spool up sound! Especially on a King Air. Keep it up Rich.

That is such a beautiful piece of aeronautical engineering. That is the best looking kingair i have seen yet

F90 pure class

Thanks for another awesome clip, a lot of good memory from Big Bear. I will be in town during Christmas holiday leave.

did some of my early deals with help of the King Air looks great , miss the skiing big bear then playing golf in the desert same day times ahh what a life no regrets palms to pines - wheels up , blessings Rich and team OCR crew

Spectacular F90 and views. Miss flying the LA basin. Thanks, Rich, for another great one 🤙🏼

What a sweet ride Rich! I live vicariously through your videos. You get to fly all the cool stuff. The King Air is one sweet ride. I have about .7 in a C90.

Awesome vid Rich! Gotta love Big Bear! Thanks for sharing, Brotha! 😎

Your videos have improved over the past two years. Not that they were bad before. Now you are fairly consistent with the info you give in each video, which is nice. Things like realistic speeds compared to the manufacturers published figures. Also fuel consumption, comparing the plane in the video to others in the same market. Just a lot of good info. Keep up the solid work.

Ahh, Big Bear! Love your videos Rich and what a great company bird!

Beautiful. Awesome video. I am from Europe. A very long time ago(1986) I have been the last time to Bigbear. With Cherokee N55066. Changed a lot. A mass of hangars there by now. What a beautiful place with a lot of memories. Nice King Air. And your video best best enjoy like always. Thanks for this video.

Great flight nice plane colour scheme is spot on thanks for sharing

for all the aircraft flying around socal it is amazing how little trouble goes on--props to all the atc

Rich you make flying so esay so relax. Great job. 👍

Great looking plane and a fine job of flying. King air is one of my favorite planes great design and fits many rolls.

Beautiful F90.

Thaaaat is the most beautiful King Air I have ever seen... Stunning airplane,

Once again you always have great camera views and I love anything turboprop! Beechcraft is the king! Thanks Rich love your channel

That C90 gives King Air a good name!!!!

This is my favorite color Rich and I’m looking forward for the next flight and hopefully it’s in a TMB 900

Thanks Rich! Appreciate the looks at different planes/configs I don't get to see often! As always, I learn something every time, every day. That KA is just a beautiful airplane, and love that paint! That would make a great picture for wall hanging LOL. Appreciate you, thanks again! 8) --gary

Great video! King Airs are awesome! I flew a C-99 model for a commuter airline. The first thing I'm going to do after I win the lottery is go out and purchase a King Air.

My dream plane! Great video, love the King Air line

Awesome. F90 Kingair Beechcraft flying👏🏿

Love the paint scheme on the aircraft.

..thanks again Rich for recording.. editing..and posting another great flight..keep em coming..

Always learn something from all your videos, much appreciated!

The F90 is a beast.

Beautiful aircraft and great clip as always Rich. Thank you for sharing as I like L35 as well.

Rich , another great video!! Thanks and Blessings!!

Man, what a hot rod!

Good video good aircraft Nice back ground music Sound

Isn't KZfaq wonderful. I'm so happy I found this channel. Much love from Queensland Australia.

Beautiful plane!

Wonderful flight good Pilot you Great

I've always said that if I could get my pilot license that's the kind of airplane I've always wanted. The blue color makes it an even better looking aircraft

I subscribe to a lot of aviation channels, this is one of my favorites, look forward to it every Saturday. I Love seeing all the different planes. I appreciate your work and putting it out there for us, thanks Rich. What's your favorite plane to fly?

Thanks for sharing, I am disabledand cannot become a pilot so I hire planes to take my grandkids flying. I love your video's keep them coming please.... I should have joined the Airforce instead of the Army. All they let us do was rapel and jump out of them lol. Again much Love thanks

Was assigned to Norton Air Force Base in the 70's. Took a car ride to Big Bear several times. When I first reported, the smog was so bad I didn't even see the mountains nearby. I got base approval to have my Cherokee 140 parked at the Aero Club. I was only 18.

Thanks Rick. Enjoy your channel and the different aircraft you fly. Bill from Memphis

Another well put together showcase of a high performance airplane. Definitely an inspiration to watch you live the dream flying these amazing unique airplanes. Your channel has definitely made an impact to an up and coming commercial pilot like me. Keep up the great work, Rich!

Dont forget to tap the brakes before retracting the gear up!. Nice paint job on the F90, much better condition than the one I was flying up in the arctic.

Great sounding engines!! Looks great Avionics

I love how you describe the events and workings of the aircraft in a very professional way definitely had to subscribe to the channel thanks for posting

I had a friend that had a queen air back in the day in South Texas. I called it the flying tank ha ha

Nice King Air. Excellent video. Thanks

Know the airport well. Have a house in Running Springs. You are so right about the fog. My house is around 6k feet. Many time the fog level is below us. Beautiful but driving the 330 through it is challenging.

Enjoyed the flight.thanks.

Nice paint job good looking airplane

The King Air 90 is an awesome option for a personal AC

Absolutely beautiful paint job. Great airplane.

That was really cool, VFR into 26L....thanks for the ride!

Had a couple stops at Big Bear in a Cherokee 180 about 10 years ago. A little different experience than in a King Air but really cool regardless! Beautiful place in an unexpected location.

Beautiful plane

Thank you for sharing a beautiful aircraft.

Painted the centerline with the nose wheel of that beast on takeoff. Awesome video

Beautiful airplane! I’m a pilot myself and to me Beechcraft is the best!!! The king Air line is just awesome! Thank you for your videos!!!!

Really enjoy your videos. Thanks

beauty of an aircraft

What a great aircraft. Could be my choice for the future.

Nice video, sweet plane!

Trm,endous quality videos, I think you do a good job transcribing the beauty of flight. The photogrpahy is splendid.

For sure I would love you channel I just subscribed 🤩🤩🤩

Great video Rich. Thanks for sharing! Always enjoyed flying in the King Air. The company I worked for a number of years back had one in its fleet. Occasionally, I flew in the King Air on business trips.

That's a good looking plane

Yea! Someone with a real GTN750!!! I thought I was the only one who had one. I use it in x-plane11 with my eclipse 550ng and love it. It's great to see one in real life!

Dude, you're making me want to buy this plane😂😂

Great flight in and out. It was good to have had the visual Rwy26 app

Gotta admit that's one good looking King Air! Big Bear is such a cool area, maybe one day we will head out that way . . . Wished we could make the fly-in, sounds like a blast!!!!

that's a beautiful plane!

Love the F90.

Beautiful flight Rich. Will always miss my home town of SoCal.

Another awesome video! Thanks for posting!

Great flying! Great plane! Superb vid!! Thanks

another excellent video Rich, I have no time in 90s but maybe 3000 hrs in 100s and 200s, love your videos. Standing by for the next one lol.

Sure is nice to ride along with you thanks good job.Alaska

May have heard you fly overhead both ways. If so, one of the quietest turbo-props I've noticed. We're almost directly inline between PDZ and LGB. Did my solo at LGB, January 1st, 1985 ! 1st XC L66 (AJO now) to Borrego Valley (L08 now. Believe it was private back in '85), Feb 17, 1985.

Nice looking king air.

i’ve stayed at big bear many times. never knew this was there. i’ll check it out

Another fun video - thanks!

A fantastic aircraft flying in to a fantastic airport. Love the video.

wow very nice content friend

Loved flying the kingair type mainly the 200 think they are all very capable.

Rich that’s the KingAir that works for me

The things I would do for a chance to fly a King Air! Great Video!

thanks a lot.... I'd love to fly with you Rich be safe

Best piece of tin ever built.

handsome aircraft

Is that a "-1" model F90 with -135 engines? Used to fly one of those many years ago. Fun airplane that really went at low altitude. Brings back memories watching this. Nowadays I fly Boeings in and out of KONT frequently, and have been up to Big Bear a couple times by car. Nice spot. Thanks for the air tour!

I like the ramp presence. It is as if a pug dog had twin engines on its front legs… and flew.

That bird's call letters should be S T U D 😁

Great video. Really interesting aircraft. Many thanks

Those flashing screens would drive me nuts

My knowledge of Big Bear is from a lady friend who has passed who lived in the tower years ago in Long Beach.

Great video Rich.

A very talented pilot.

I dreamed about that plane all the time , beautiful 😍