Flight over Green Valley copper mines and another look at the Catalina Mtns – 10/28/21

Flight over Green Valley copper mines and another look at the Catalina Mtns – 10/28/21

This flight went South over the Tucson Mtns, over Ryan Airspace and south to the Freeport-Mcmoran mine near Green Valley. From there I turned north past Asarco Mission Complex mine and continued north over Tucson to Oro Valley, where I flew along the western edge of the Catalina Mtns. I circled Biosphere II and climbed to 9000′, flew past Summerhaven and followed the Catalina Hwy descending to Snyder Road. From there I flew west along the Catalina foothills to Pima Canyon, where I turned north to arrive back at LaCholla Airpark. The flight was 1 hr total, covering 153 miles.
The mountains are much less green than they were during the monsoon season.
Airplane: Vans RV-6A 180hp Lyc
Camera: GoPro Hero 10 Black 4K30 flat – mounted on right wingtip
Editor: DaVinci Resolve 17
Music: A Mystical Experience – Unicorn Heads

4 Comments

  1. mike hagan on December 15, 2022 at 8:33 am

    I know I posted the same comment as before, but your videos show us our beautiful area that we live in. Thanks for sharing your aerial views

  2. John Crooks on December 15, 2022 at 8:52 am

    Another great video. I used to fly over the mine areas a lot in the 70’s and 80’s. Also along the north edge of the ADIZ. Thank you

  3. Samuel Clemens on December 15, 2022 at 8:56 am

    Great video sir!!

  4. Antonio Martinez on December 15, 2022 at 9:02 am

    AWESOME!!! YOU MADE THE VIDEO I REQUESTED!!! THANK YOU SIR!!!! 💯😁🙏

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