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Video: Wyoming Ridge Top Landing Above the Clouds

By Ben Sclair · June 16, 2015 ·

Many aspire to flying in the backcountry. Few do. YouTuber RanchPilot is one who does. Better yet, he videos his flights and beautifully edits them in to masterpieces that are sure to get your blood pumping.

https://youtu.be/LGTDCB-UDE4

In Wyoming Ridgetop Landing Above the Clouds, RanchPilot happens upon a landing site he’d have certainly missed if not for a cloud layer below. Enjoy.

About Ben Sclair

Ben Sclair is the Publisher of General Aviation News, a pilot, husband to Deb and dad to Zenith, Brenna, and Jack. Oh, and a staunch supporter of general aviation.

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  1. Shane says

    July 2, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    What happened to the video? It is gone!

    • Ben Sclair says

      July 3, 2015 at 11:18 am

      The video was removed from YouTube by RanchPilot. Sad.

  2. PapaMilano says

    June 27, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing? “The video has been removed by the user.” pops up when I click on it. What’s up with that?

  3. Trevor Smith says

    June 21, 2015 at 4:20 am

    I find anyone who flys an aircraft with those funny oversized tires, an awesome pilot You just confirmed my suspicion. Thanks for the very enjoyable ride.

  4. Kim Stevens says

    June 20, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Truly inspiring! Well done.

  5. Etienne van Eeden says

    June 19, 2015 at 12:39 am

    REAL Inspiration! A treat on what life has to offer should you be willing…

  6. ANimeSP says

    June 18, 2015 at 12:35 am

    Your video is that great!

  7. Phil says

    June 17, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Beautiful video, great flying, nice narration.

    I am totally jealous!

  8. Paul says

    June 17, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Well done indeed, the piloting, the camera work and the editing. Thanks for sharing.

  9. Dan Carey says

    June 17, 2015 at 5:45 am

    Well done. For those who will understand, such feats are good for the soul…

  10. Michael Alestock says

    June 17, 2015 at 4:19 am

    Wow. Awe-inspiring. Thank you for sharing this. Absolutely amazing!! Please keep them coming.

    Happy Landings!

    –ma
    Michael

  11. Joshua Brock says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Wow!!! Breathtaking!!! Thank you!

    Curious…what is the music you used to accompany the story?

    Thanks!

    Joshua

    • Lee Ensminger says

      June 17, 2015 at 9:15 am

      If you had watched to the very end…
      Music:
      Mark Doubleday- “Sunrise”
      Dexter Britain- “Did You Feel It”

  12. SR says

    June 16, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Fantastic video and adventure. Thanks for sharing.

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