Published On Aug 31, 2023
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What an epic mission! Come along and fly the Star Wars Canyon Run with a group of L-39 jet pilots during one of their formation and canyon flying training events.
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Additional canyon footage from the ground courtesy John Massaro.
Portions of ATC communication and the flight have been edited. This video is not instructional in any way. I am not a CFI. I am sharing my experience and thoughts about this flight and this should be taken as entertainment only. By sharing mistakes and accomplishments alike, hopefully the aviation community will benefit. Do not try this flight on your own.
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - At Mojave Main Title
01:28 - What is SW Canyon?
01:57 - Neo Intro
02:25 - Warman
02:53 - Safety Considerations
03:53 - Scramble the Jets
05:12 - Join our Group
06:44 - Takeoff
08:13 - Comms
09:55 - Approaching Hold Point
11:50 - Descent
13:17 - Approaching the Canyon - Run Start
14:11 - Always Have an Out
14:53 - Canyon Run