The whole avaition communtiy has it in their best interest to support you on this, many stand behind you!

AOPA needs to get involved with your suspension. AOPA shouldn't have to get involved. I am a retired federal law enforcement officer. This is an example of terrible law enforcement that management at the FAA should be managing. I see in some of the comments some very harmful prejudice. I see some people using this example of poor law enforcement to paint the picture of all agencies and all federal law enforcement being bad. This is how hateful divisiveness starts and grows. Trent, I think that you are handling this in a very sensible and appropriate manner. I hope that you continue to do so. I hope that this is a wake-up call to the FAA.

Force the judge and the FAA to explain why executing a Go-Around is illegal.

Right out of the FAA's "Off Airport Ops Guide. "When evaluating a new landing site, or practicing before conducting seasonal operations, fly without passengers or cargo. Stow your survival gear as far aft as possible to avoid a forward center of gravity, while respecting the weight and balance limitations for your aircraft. Always file a flight plan detailing the specific locations you intend to explore. Make at least 3 recon passes at different levels before attempting a landing and don’t land unless you’re sure you have enough room to take off. High Level: Circle the area from different directions to de- termine the best possible landing site in the vicinity. Check the wind direction and speed using pools of water, drift of the plane, branches, grass, dust, etc. Observe the land- ing approach and departure zone for obstructions such as trees or high terrain. Intermediate: Level: Make a pass in both directions along either side of the runway to check for obstructions and runway length. Check for rock size. Note the location of the touchdown area and roll-out area. Associate land- marks with your landing area, to have a good sight picture to be used on final approach. Early morning or late after- noon sun casts shadows that yield the best conditions for determining rock size and, landing conditions. Similar to ski flying with an overcast sky condition, landing areas are very difficult to evaluate without shadows. Low Level: Make a pass to check for cuts in gravel, rocks, dips, bumps, etc., that can’t be seen from directly above. It is important to be at an angle to the runway, not above it. Certain light conditions can make a bad site seem good. Check and double check any area not used before, or lo- cations that have had high water since the last landing. Make another pass and roll one tire for a few feet to get a feel for the landing surface. Each pass should result in you becoming more comfort- able with your chosen landing area. If you are becoming less comfortable, abandon the site and seek a more suit- able landing area". While this was published by the Alaskan Region FAASTeam, the publication does not say these techniques are for use in Alaska only.

Love your flying videos so does my 4 yr old grandson. He even named his toy airplane “Palmer” and likes to fly it around the house making landings in unusual places just like it’s namesake. Keep courage through your trials knowing that you have a bunch of likeminded flyers behind you.

Rooting for you Trent! Keep up the hard work!

We have your back, Trent. We watch you for a reason. This community loves you and wants to see you get past this anxious time for you.

Big support out here in the aviation community, we want it to go well. You’re a great pilot, and a great advocate for getting out there and aviating. If I go longer cross country, vfr , I like flight following. Yeah you’re talking to ATC, but someone’s always watching over you.

Your legal ordeal with the faa demonstrates how out of touch they are with the ga community especially the stol bushpilot community. Landing proficiency takes practice. Denying pilots the ability to hone their craft creates an unsafe condition for all. I hope that NIMBY neighbor is getting an education on the mess that they have created.

I appreciate how as an FAA follow up video (and keeping in mind the trial previously mentioned trial) he provides an example and emphasizes the practice of a "recon pass". I always look forward his videos and learn through his experiences, practices, debriefs, and lifestyle, thanks Trent!

My Garmin mini was the best purchase I ever made. My family tracks me on all my XC's. $25 bucks a month for the plan is a cheap insurance policy in case something happens.

To be brutally honest, it wouldn't surprise me if someone at the FAA still has their tail in a twist over the water skimming stuff. CASA have equally long memories here in Australia.

In 2007 I took a check ride for an organization that went downhill. The check airman started by asking for paperwork I was not required to show, therefore I did not have with me. He refused to give me the test without it and was very put off when I asked him to show me where it was required for me to show said paperwork, and his response of “it’s what I was told” was startling to hear from a check airman. I ended up having to have him call his superior, who agreed with me. At one point he made fun of me during the flight for refusing to fly through a cloud VFR saying “there are no eagles on board.” All of this in front of a witness who was testing after me. At the end of the flight he basically told me to get out of the plane and he’s send me the paperwork. 2 days later he called me at 6am and informed me that he was failing my test for 2 reasons. First - I forgot to check the backup GPS prior to takeoff, which was not a checklist item at that time. Second - I did not know the inspection period on the nitrogen canisters for the seat belt airbags. I appealed the decision which went to the guy who trained the check airman. In the end someone else with authority who was familiar with the matter ended up revoking the check airman’s privileges for 6 months because of what happened, but the adjudicator denied my appeal and upheld my failure and told me I could retest with him or wait for the original check airman’s privileges to be reinstated. Long way of saying I get what you’re going through despite my case honestly not being as serious. Good luck buddy, I’m rooting for you!

Thank you Trent. Over all the years subscribed I’ve not heard any bragging about confidence, safety, compliance,etc. It was nice though to hear you talk about what we see in all your videos. Love of airplanes, passion to show , share, the freedom of flight and I could go on your calm personality. I can only imagine how many and students and pilots are better and inspired.

I'm with you, Trent Palmer, and I think the majority of your subscribers would say, "you're the right man.". Keep On, Keeping On.

Anyone that watches your videos knows damn well you’re a responsible pilot and that you deserve to win this.

I see you 👀 Fantastic, well executed video. This is a serious fight worth fighting, for your freedom and that of the entire aviation community and beyond. This action by the FAA sets a nasty precedent for government overreach in general, not to mention being a direct attack on my absolute favorite thing about aviation. We’re all behind you brother.

You’re a better man than I am. I think I’d be buzzing circles around the man’s (who reported you) house at 501’ for as long as my fuel reserves allow.

Always fun riding along on you desert shenanigans! Have always thought of your flying as safety first . Mucho fun second! Stay strong!

Trent, the fact that you're taking a very high road on this frustrating situation is a testament to your character. (You could easily be taking the opposite approach and rightfully so.) Another great video displaying your careful and safe off-airport flying. Well done.

That landing was butter.. The FAA would do the flying community a major disservice if they suspend your PPL

Imagine the FAA suspending your certificate for 60 days because of an inspection pass when Trevor Jacobs purposely crashed an airplane and only got 1 year. The system is broken… *disclaimer* I don’t know if it was a revocation or suspension but still.

I own a Baron and fly it recreationally, just really enjoy flying family and friends around and showing friends what aviation can be about as it seems like to so many that it's such an once in a lifetime experience. Flying something bigger and somewhat sophisticated has always been what's appealing to me about flying, but until I watched your video, I never realize that there's so much more about general aviation than what I'm doing. Your videos not only help inspire non-pilots to learn more about aviation, but also encourage fellow recreation pilots to expand their horizon beyond what they are used to and feel appealed to. Thinking about this made me finally realize videos like this is not only here because you're doing cool stuff, they are important because they help encourage people to expand their knowledge and experience in life, and that desire to expand is so important to humanity. You have many of us behind your your back on this fight!

Trent, keep standing up for yourself and your community. It's amazing that you haven't expressed any irritation with the Karens who are tried to get you in trouble with their video of a video.

There were airplanes long before airports. Some pilots need airports, others create them. Know your abilities and try to stay within them. Good job Trent.

Trent most of your viewers realize that your a safe flier. And I am a pilot and see nothing wrong with what you are doing. My friends a pilot and feels the same.

I worked at Washington ARTCC (NATCA retired) for 36 years (DC to NY Corridor 1984-2020) as an FAA Air Traffic Controller. I’m one of the good guys. I have a lot to say. I’m also a pilot (as are many controllers). Oh, the stories you’d love for me to tell!!! My dream is a new NXCub with Tri Gear with an Turbo Levo Pro eMTB in the back! (will it fit?) 😝

According to the new faa rules you could not have decided to NOT land on that area if you saw a hazard or felt it was unsafe. Once you do an inspection pass on ANY potential landing area, YOU MUST GO THROUGH WITH THE LANDING you can NOT abort. No matter how unsafe or dangerous it may be or you will have your license suspended or revoked. Is this an absurd rule or what? Whisky Tango Foxtrot.

It’s so impressive that you can talk and land/take off at the same time!

I always enjoy watching your flying videos. Good luck with the FAA hearing and process, I believe you are on the right track. Lastly, I have a minor bone to pick with you. You have caused/motivated/inspired me to start flying again after many years out of the cockpit. I’m a retired Navy pilot and have found a whole new set of challenges and experiences in GA.

Trent, you are an "Ambassador of Aviation". Your content is inspiring and motivational. Your ability to give people and understanding of backcountry aviation is simply remarkable. Most people would not have the resources and communication ability that you have to be able to survive this type of harassment from the Federal Government. It is shameful, what they are doing. Kyle needs to mind his own business. And the FSDO should probably retire and have nothing to do with aviation ever again. We are pulling for you, for a successful outcome. I.E. The government comes to their senses, and realizes how badly they messed up on this, and takes some action on their end to ensure this type of thing does not happen to anyone else.

Trent please keep inspiring old and young with your videos!

Good video Trent. You have a positive attitude. I’m rooting for you!

Requesting flight following and filing a flight plan are two quite different things. We support you brother!

Trent, I have been here since the start with Freedom Fox 1. At one point you water skied the Fox and were reported I think or someone was unhappy about it. You apologized and said that you wouldn't do that again and haven't since, on camera or off camera I have to believe. I completely respect your approach to aviation and your honest and forthcoming attitude regarding the regulations and safety. As I pilot, I appreciate it and enjoy your content. Best of luck with this issue and don't let it change your approach to flying.

I really enjoying your flying videos! keep up the great work. I also like how you explain everything so its easy for non pilots to understand, thank you.

Hang tough Trent! We support you and think you’re a great guy!

That was very smart to do a low pass to evaluate the terrain. I know the FAA has that in their own off field handbook. Almost like it’s the right thing to do….

Good ole Dead Stead! I grew up and learned how to drive on that airport, Has special place in my heart. It was a great place to be in the 80's that's for sure.

Trent, I have not been a subscriber for that long, maybe 2 years. I think back to all the videos I have watched of yours and think every one that has been posted has been after the situation in question. It is great you kept posting videos and making good content, which I think should help back up that you are a safety conscious pilot. As others have said I stand behind you and believe the FAA doesn't understand their own rules. Keep doing your thing. If you need any support with reaching out to the FAA or anything else let the people on the channel know and it will be done.

Keep your chin up Trent you are an inspiration to people all around the world and show people the fun of flight with a level head and safe attitude.

Trent, you are an outstanding guy that I wish the world had more of!! I met you at the first STOL drags in Reno and you are genuinely an upstanding guy!! My heart breaks for you as you are going through this Bravo Sierra with the FAA!! I have never seen you attempting to do illegal stuff and I think I have watched almost every video I can find of yours on the web.. That being said, I will be rooting for you and praying that you get the resolution that is the right one for you and all of us in aviation.. Thank you for allowing us to watch the fun that can be had through your camera lenses!!! You are an inspiration to me personally!! Thanks Trent!! Best wishes from Oregon!!!

Wow Trent, what a great demonstration of ADM when evaluating off airport landing sites. It is beyond my understanding the decisions the FAA/NTSB have made. It is my strong hope that only outcome of this action is a realization what a mistake the FAA made in this case.

By far the favorite person I like to watch when it comes to back country flying. just started watching 1yr or so ago. Most definitely informational and entertaining keep on keeping on boss 👍 👏 🤙

Here's a funny thing: I trained as an air traffic controller over 10 years ago. I have not trained as a pilot or had any additional training in any aviation relates field. Even I know that you're supposed to overfly a field before landing there... How does the FAA train those imbeciles? Or do they just hand out badges to random people that stumble through their doors?

Hey Trent, keep your head up you got this. You are a very responsible pilot, keep the good stuff coming.

Total Awesomeness! You're videos are great and help a lot of people. Thank you for all you do. You got a ton of people in your dugout.

Trent so stoked for you amigo. Keep it up 👍🏼

All the Aviation youtubers are freaking out about this ruling. It seems completely nuts to me that they came to this conclusion The ramifications will be devastating for GA. Especially for off airport landings.

I always enjoy your detailed explanations during flight about what you're doing and how you are deciding to do things. This is nothing new for you Trent and one of the reasons I love to watch your content and respect the way you fly. I've been looking at the Garmin inReach also but for my adventure motorcycle when I am out on my own so my family can keep track of my location in case I run into an issue. May go with the larger one with the built-in GPS navigation for that purpose. Anyway nice job as usual and of course the best of luck.

I wrote the FAA on your behalf and lit into them about the abuse of power and the targeting of citizens because I believe you are a safe pilot. I let them have it and in every way possible!!!

Love your videos! Your vids are what pushed me to start my PPL even at 50

Wonderful to see another video. "Posted 10 seconds ago"

Trent you have always presented yourself with the utmost upstanding and safty! I really respect that, and that's what drew me as a none pilot to your channel!!

I love the expansive view from your cockpit. Beautiful!

That beeping noise scares the heck out of my dog. She runs under the table every time that high pitched beeping happens.

Good to see you out flying today. Thanks for sharing your trip. I believe the last person to comment inquired about the possibility of supporting you in the FAA process. I share the interest.

Based on the fact that this event/ruling will establish a binding legal precedent, doesn't any of the pilot's associations have an interest in your case. Maybe getting this video out will alert someone who can act as co-counsel in your defense.

I've learned more about general aviation from your KZfaq channel than any other place.

You’re a great and safe pilot Trent. 🤙🏻✈️

Please, please don't put music loudly over your voice. Other than that, I fully support what you do and agree that it's best that you try not to let that revocation action remain as a legal precedent. Cheers !

What a great flight and landings with wonderful commentary. Enjoyed it very much. Thank you.

On the subject of flight plans. Twice in my career I, or someone I was meeting, opened VFR Flight plans with Flight service and when We went to close them found that they had never been opened. In one case, this was doing glacier photography in Alaska, and the FSS nearly 4 hours after it was to be opened, still had the card on their inactive board! There is little or no recourse for such. Thus I never file if not required and rely on other means.

Yo Trent! Hoping for the best! BTW I bought the freedom fox in MSFS2020 and have been having a blast flying your plane! Thanks for the collaboration on that and making it available in such stunning detail! I couldn't be happier!

Hey Trent thanks for the great vids! Glad your bout with the FAA is working out for! I’m also in a pinch with the FAA it’s not fun and it’s very intimidating and scary all at the same time! Keep posting vids love them!✌️

I never believed in defending myself. Always attack. I would sue the FAA in civil court, for cost and lost time damage, for issuing a flyer, describing how to properly assess a landing strip, before attempting to land, and have their judge rule against their own instructive flyer.

Seeing this late. Look forward to seeing you on the corner of Badelle and bird springs one day. Best desert around. Glad your flying again

Oh my, I inherited my Father's kitfox s7 in 2015 after he passed. I really wanted to finish it. I did alot of work on it, but had a heart attack in early 2017. Needless to say I had to sell it to cover medical expenses. I'm so sorry dad! I wish I could do what Trent is doing. Him, and I loved to fly. This was his dream and I feel that I failed him. Even though I soloed my Father's Cessna 120 on my 16th birthday. God, I sure do miss flying, especially of the road Landing areas. Thank you Trent for sharing! I appreciate it. When I sold the plane, I asked the buyer to please keep me informed on the progress. Unfortunately, my dads plane burned up in the Paradise fires a few years ago..

Watching you fly around the desert in your small plane is what I love about aviation. The freedom of flying, must feel like being a bird.

Seems like this video was meant to be seen by authority figures. Good PR my friend! I'm not in aviation so I have no knowledge of the rules. Your videos must influence a lot of people to learn how to fly. Flying looks so fun and serene! Thank you for all the amazing videos.

You're the MAN Trent. We're all behind you!!!!

Trent. Have you ever considered volunteering for the EAA Young Eagle program at Stead? My kids did the initial program a few weeks ago and got to go up with a volunteer pilot for the first time ever. My daughter conquered her fear of flying, but it wasn't her favorite thing. She did enjoy it though. My son is hooked. He's going back next month to build a large RC plane with the EAA group and will be able to fly it at the end of the class. He's twelve and wants to get his pilot's license now.

The one flight plan I filed, my instructor had to remind me to close it after we landed. We only had like 5 more minutes to close it before we would've got a phone call. I don't think I would file a flight plan if I had a Garmin inreach.

Trent the bottom line for me is you found a karen who was looking for a reason to wine and cry about something. I don't think you will find anyone on here that disagrees with the way you fly. Be safe fly high and hang in there you will come out on the other side and move on this is just a bump in the road.

I love how you are addressing the previous video being posted the next day in anticipation of push back and flash forward the entire community is behind you on this.

Great to see this mornings flight. One of the many things that make your videos exceptional is the commentary through the entire flight. Great flight, forget the elephant for now and just fly Trent, just fly.

Glad to hear you're appealing this case, sometimes the red tape is extra sticky.. Hopefully it will not effect your drone work..you planning a trip out here for Oshkosh again? Great work on the videos, CR

Hi, Trent. An opinion here, the music came in way too loud when you began talking about the legal problems. In fact, the music was unnecessary altogether. I'd rather hear you talk without the music clamoring for attention. By the way, I'm totally with you on the right to inspect a potential landing site before committing yourself and your aircraft to a landing. Great channel.

I just love how quick that plane lifts off the ground. It just want's to fly! I hope the FAA see the kind of person you are and keeps it cool. Good luck!

You're not kidding about the wind. It's been a real buzz kill lately.

Read a post on Steve's "Cleared Direct" Channel, that claimed to be a statement post from your attorney. If what was posted is true this action the faa has taken against you isn't just a little fishy but stinks to high heaven. Good luck on your appeal! Cheers ...

#FreedomFox is definitely gonna live up to her name setting an example for free go-arounds in the GA community... Everybody’s got your back Trent, hate to see the authorities get this one so wrong.

Great flight following the back country road. Fun to watch.

We love you Trent! You have singlehandedly inspired many of us to get into bush plane flying. I am close to getting my PPL (2 weeks out from checkride) and everytime I do performance TOL I imagine your plane haha

I would totally trust letting my 85 year old mother ride in the right seat with you in your left . Convincing her for that kind of ride , may of course , be a completely different thing. 🙂

Good Luck with your case Trent, can't see how you could possibly loose... to my mind you exemplify good practice in off airfield flying.

Your conscientious personality comes thru clearly on your videos. I wonder if the FAA looks at these in their assessment. Don’t stop. Freedom and flying has never been presently more enjoyably. Thank you!

"Somewhat frustrating"? Wow, you have more patience with this situation than I would...

You are one of the safest pilots I've followed on KZfaq. The FAA needs to get their act together. If they go through with your suspension, then there needs to be a class action lawsuit of the FAA. They're not God and get many rulings wrong. A woman is heading this Federal Origination that isn't even a pilot. How can you appoint someone to this position that doesn't even have a PP license? That's just crazy to me. If they hammer you, this will be a great example of a Kangaroo Court! We the people can't allow this to happen to you. VOTE people, get these liberal people out of office before they destroy this country!

I'll watch ANY content you put out, however, I'm sure some watch for flying, I hope you're able to backlog lots of footage in case the FAA appeal doesn't go as we know it should. I came for freedom fox, I stay for your cinematography skills (I mean.. copter kids exists for a reason) and your mad editing skills. It's shitty that someone only got 12 months and they tried to give you 7... keep up the amazing work man.

I said it last time, but you’re actually the most conservative pilot I watch! The fact that they want to suspend 60 days is their way of saying “we screwed up but we gotta save face.” Keep up the fight.

The 60’s-ish ethereal music gives me hope that the FAA will lighten up on you. 😃

“Like I said…” Federales offer guidance, you follow the guidance, then they try to pull your ticket. Your buddies neighbor needs a visit to the woodshed…just a dbag move…go have an adult conversation and see what’s going on. The inspector, “prosecutor”, and judge need to be publicly identified. The Reno fsdo and it’s chief should be ashamed for wasting taxpayers money on this weak attempt at making an example of u. Go find some illegal charter or spend some desk time clearing all those LOAs that have been building up in the desk while you’ve enjoyed the Covid excuse for not getting things done.

As a vintage aircraft pilot, I have watched your videos for years. I have never seen you do something illegal and believe the FAA interpretation of your inspection pass is dead wrong!

Hope you win your case Trent. You’re a great ambassador for aviation and a responsible one at that!

I'm no pilot. Just a big aviation enthusiast and love your videos. Somebody may have already suggested this, but with your following on YT, do you reckon the FAA is just trying to make an example of you? Making you the poster child so they put fear in others? Anyway, hang in there, man. I very much appreciate the content you provide. Puts a smile on my face watching you fly. Peace to you and yours.

Trent you are one of the safest pilots I've seen. As I commented yesterday I don't understand how the FAA can go after you for following their own guidelines. Maybe I'm missing something but I don't get it.

I’ve been watching you for a very long time, and I have never seen anything even remotely unsafe. If anything, You are a good example for the Aviation community and your videos promote general aviation. I can’t understand why the FAA would be giving you a hard time. It just does not make sense.

Trent, I will never forget that video in which your engine quit, you said you started to pass out from fear, you pulled yourself together and landed that plane. (Albeit down wind with no AT&T cell service.) You certainly appear to be quite responsible as a pilot. Now, what I know about flying an aircraft could be written on a pinhead with plenty of room left over; I hope you are able to successfully retain your pilot's license. Good luck. Great video!

Good luck man! We all see through the bs and are on your side!