Navigating Busy BRAVO Airspace to a HIDDEN Airport

Aviation unlocks adventures you could never dream, and nothing's better than bringing friends along for the ride. We navigate some of the world's busiest airspace to find an amazing airport.

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Edited by Kevin Patrick Crone

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I've been flying since I was 16 and at age 19 flew around the world by myself in the same 1981 A36 Beechcraft Bonanza I still fly, becoming the youngest person ever to solo circumnavigate by aircraft.

Now, I'm sharing all kinds of aviation adventures with YOU! Ride along as we explore the world from the air and get a close up look at some of aviation's best flight experiences and destinations.

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[shamrocksean]

I noticed her Samsara jacket! We love samsara! I have a fleet of 170 buses and have all of our non-school purpose vehicles with Samsara. In Covid I bought a Peterbilt and petitioned the company I was with to get samsara to be compliant in Canada for new changes so I got to enjoy samsara as a truck owner and I’ve referred 4 more companies to leave other providers for them! They’re the best and next week I have my introductory flight to begin my private licence with my local flying club.

Keep the videos coming Matt!

[ca_pilot]

Big props to your editor, well done on this one.

[stevevandyke]

Had a family funeral near Shelter Cove this year. Probably was about 10 miles as the crow flies from there, but an hour and half drive. Middle of nowhere doesn't even explain it. Directions to the cemetery were "Turn off the road at this sign, and drive 45 minutes until you see two houses on the right, and then it's right on the left"

[russellscott]

Camped on the runway at Shelter Cove 42 years ago in a 1958 V-Tail Bonanza with two buddies. Full circle with Matt.

[bunchjesse]

You did that Bay Area transition without getting yelled at -- that's something to be proud of!

[baron]

Thanks for the great video Matt! It was especially meaningful to me because 40 years ago as a college Freshman, I got my private pilot license out of Palo Alto. Yes, all those airport transitions made you learn radio procedures very quickly. In fact, at the time, Moffett Field was an active Naval Air Station which meant that flying from Palo Alto to San Jose required two frequency changes to fly VFR for 15 miles. It was before PAO was KPAO, before the circular taxiway at transient parking was paved in the center, and there was no ATIS and you could just wander out to the instructor bench by the runway and watch takeoffs and landings. It was a blast! BTW I guess I gravitate to congestion because I grew up in Manhattan and got my driver's license there. Of course, I would learn to fly in a hyper congested airspace :-)

[baomao]

“Proceed to coliseum…”.
“Where’s the coliseum?”
I know the airspace well - not for the faint of heart. Ive done GA into KSFO but vastly prefer the experience outside the Bravo over Napa (KAPC) or the space slightly North (KVCB, etc) near Lake Berryessa. That’s why i love the area N/S of KLLR. Stiff breeze, gusts, terrain, beauty, and a tad less radio insanity.

[thomasdosborneii]

I join the others who were excited to see Shelter Cove in your video. In 1990, I did a self-made Vision Quest (meditation in a wilderness, three days solo, no food), I set up my camp half-way between the two ends of Shelter Cove. Throughout those three days, I didn't see a single person. It really did feel like utter isolation and somehow was primeval. I sure did enjoy my first meal when I got back to civilization!

[aidenbhana]

flew into shelter cove a few months after i got my PPL. i’ve since moved to toronto, but this brings back memories of the best flying there is. norcal is unbeatable

[Dave-hcpp]

Another great video. I’m disabled now so it’s a pleasure to watch and see the different places you visit.

[Kjp-hfhp]

Matt: You should consider doing a Q & A someday, I feel like as a pilot I could learn alot from you.

[xyzcomp]

Funny you said that about the movie. Just south of Shelter Cove is where Alfred Hitchcock filmed the classic, "The Birds". You have a good eye, or at least memory.

[joeyspizza]

That port-a-potty is actually the Shelter Cove Airport's FBO

Kidding, Shelter Cove is a fantastic spot-- the drive is legitimately treacherous, but you just made it look way too easy to fly in and out. Great vid as always!

[figit]

So cool to see Shelter Cove! We have family there and it's an awesome little airport! I'm working on my PPL now and plan to fly in often! Thanks for showing the world our little corner!

[StackableGoldMC]

Shelter Cove sounds like a name some pirates would have come up with. That place looks beautiful!

[stevecastro]

I learned to fly in the north bay and use to abalone dive near shelter cove so this episode sure brought back some great memories....

[bryanp.]

I live vicariously through your videos. Being a pilot was an alternate life path, but I ended up remaining on the ground doing IT.
One day though, I'll get to do what you do.

[jonclassical]

STUNNING VIEWS....crazy busy....getting anxious sitting in my chair in Raleigh....omg...so. cal. approach was very not a night flier, props to Matt!

[dougcooper]

Excellent Video, and Amazing Photography! Shelter Cove and Lost Coast Is Amazing! Beautiful Sunset! Thank You.

[zacharynorman]

When I saw this story on your instagram, I was looking forward to this video. I live nearby and land often at shelter Cove. Cool to see you in my west coast neck of the woods