BLIND Full Stall Grass Landing (Gaston's)

Jaime, my sister and I fly VFR from Rome, Georgia (RMG) Airport to Gaston's Airport/Resort (3M0) in Arkansas. During the flight we flew through some thick smoke in eastern Arkansas that put a film on the front windshield. That caused a serious restriction of visibility landing into the setting sun on the grass strip surrounded by trees and higher terrain.

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[charliephillips]

Love watching you guys. At 67 I haven't flown in several years. I miss it. Y'all keep making me feel young. All good.

[dalesmith]

Hey Kevin, I give Kristi all the credit in the world - she's nervous but she still flies. My wife just decided years ago that she didn't want to fly any more. It hurts me to think of all the cool adventures we missed out on. Thanks for taking us along.

[xgtiguy]

Your brother looks to be a really good pilot Kristy. We all have fun flying with him and Jamie. You're lucky you are actually in the plane getting to experience what we only watch on you tube. Relax and have fun.

[Ryan-yodg]

That's a sharp looking paint job 👌

[stevechilde]

Great to have the route diagram, really helps make sense of the approach. Thanks Kevin!

[larryhall]

I bet it is breathtaking in the fall with the change of colors

[michaelburke]

Way to go Kristy. You are born again hard as we say in the Marine Corps. For you to go up again is a testament to your tenacity and trust in your brother. I commend you. OK, I went a bit overboard on that. Congrats anyway. You're alive and not the worse for wear LOL.

[charlesschneiter]

As always splendid! Your sister is absolutely priceless as is Jaime :-) . Kind regards from Switzerland from an ole 310/421 driver (40 years ago in California...) time sure flies...

[thelert]

Love all your adventures, thanks for having us along.

[timproseus]

Thanks for the content guys. Kevin your sister always makes me smile .. On a runway like that with a 310 a greaser is a luxury. Have a great weekend !

[roywallace]

Thank you for the GREAT video, Your sister will get better over time.

[sactu]

Love that camera view from downwind to base and final. Really awesome view.

[doctorjohn-burgtekie]

In situations like this during landings experience means everything, nice job Kevin.

[johnpickering]

I rode right seat into Mt Home AR. then caught a shuttle to Gaston's. Glad we chose that option. It was early morning and the strip was wet at Gaston's. Later that morning a fella landed a King Air 90 on the wet grass strip and he got her stopped just as the nose gear rolled onto the driveway at the end of the strip.

[billnicholson]

I couldn't see either. Glad you were flying lol. Thanks guys.

[cardboardrob]

Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I don't fly but wish I took a different turn in life. Very enjoyable to watch

[Pakensys]

Thank you for giving us a few minutes of tranquility and relaxation with your videos. Love your Tail cam and your crew. You all are the best, a hug from the punished Spain 🇪🇸

[btrent]

Very very good landing...into the glare non the less 😳. Awesome video. Always enjoy the ride along 👍👍👍🇺🇸!

[CoryArmer]

I like the addition of the diagram that explained how you were going to make your approach for the airfield in Gaston. Another great video! Keep em coming!

[andrewbainton]

You certainly had your hands full coming into Gaston. Lots of distractions on top of ground obstacles, multiple traffic targets, Sun, and rising terrain surrounding the airport...Nice job handling it all though! Loved your sister's "Body English." What a trooper though! She was scared stiff and didn't utter a peep! Really enjoyed seeing her in the video..thanks again!