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Flights/Travels 2 (2018, 2019, 2020)
2nd playlist of any travel (flight) POV footage, either single videos or edited together as complete trip reports. Plus some plane spotting at airports.
November 24th, 2018. After Thanksgiving! (Uploaded in January 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, Kentucky. Liftoff! Ascent. Up through and above the clouds. A very cloudy/cloud covered, foggy, rainy morning.
-Flight attendant announcement once surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Views of: airport runways and terminals, southern Louisville, bright whiteness/beautiful blanket of clouds, bright sunlight.
-Morning flight: Louisville, KY to Phoenix, AZ. SDF to PHX. SDF-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800.
-My long time coming return trip to Indiana, and visit with mom's side of family, that I hadn't seen in almost a decade. Some relatives I finally met for the first time. i officially joined them at their annual Thanksgiving holiday family gathering.
-I also took a solo day trip down to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky.
November 24th, 2018. After Thanksgiving! (Uploaded in February 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach and landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Descent, final approach, and touchdown! Back home.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement and taxi to the gate. After a cloudy and rainy takeoff from Louisville (SDF), it was a clear, warm and sunny day in Phoenix.
-Awesome views of: Mesa in the distance, Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, 101 loop Freeway & 202 loop Freeway, Interstate 17 freeway, Sun City & Peoria & Glendale, South Mountain in distance, Interstate 10 freeway, downtown Phoenix w/ Chase Field.
*This marked my first time (of my trips to/from PHX Sky Harbor after so long) landing toward the east, with a classic view of downtown Phoenix. Passing almost directly over the city before touching down. (It's the usual morning time arrival path. It switches direction in the afternoon.) That's why I knew to sit on the left side.
-Morning flight: Louisville, KY to Phoenix, AZ. SDF to PHX. SDF-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
-The end of my long-time-coming return trip to Indiana, and visit with mom's side of family, that I hadn't seen in almost a decade. Some relatives I finally met for the first time. I officially joined them at their annual Thanksgiving holiday family gathering.
-I also took a solo day trip down to Mammoth Caves in Kentucky.
December 10th, 2018. (Uploaded in February 2020)
-Right side/behind the wing/window seat POV, of takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Liftoff!! Ascent!! Up through the clouds.
-Awesome views of: Mesa, 60 Freeway, Gilbert, Chandler, South Mountain, 101 loop freeway & 202 loop freeway, Scottsdale, Tempe & Salt River, Camelback Mountain in distance, Sky Harbor airport runways and terminals, Downtown Phoenix, Glendale & Peoria & Sun City in distance.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Midday flight from PHX to San Diego International Airport, in San Diego, California.
-My return visit to the San Diego area (since earlier trip in June of 2018).
-I went back again to my usual main attractions: Wild Animal Park (Safari Park), Sea World theme park, & the San Diego Zoo.
December 10th, 2018. (Uploaded in February 2020)
-Right side/behind the wing/window seat POV, of approach & landing at San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, California. Descent!! Touchdown!! Over the mountains, into the valley, on the west coast near the Pacific Ocean. We were coming in straight as normal, then took a 360 degree turn before making final approach.
-Awesome views of: Salton Sea in distance. Interstate 15 Freeway, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS), Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo animal park, Downtown San Diego, Interstate 5 Freeway.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement and taxi to the gate.
-Midday flight from PHX to San Diego International Airport, in San Diego, California. Phoenix to San Diego. PHX to SAN. PHX-SAN. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
-My return visit to the San Diego area (since earlier trip in June of 2018).
-I went back again to my usual main attractions: Wild Animal Park (Safari Park), Sea World theme park, & the San Diego Zoo.
December 14th, 2018. (Uploaded in February 2020)
-Left side/behind the wing/window seat POV, of takeoff from San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, California. Liftoff!! Ascent!! Out over the Pacific Ocean, left turn/180 degree turn toward the east.
-Awesome views of: Naval Air Station North Island (NZY), Pacific Ocean, San Diego airport runway/terminals, Sea World/Mission Bay in distance, Coronado, Interstate 5 Freeway, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (MCAS/NKX) in distance, Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo animal park, Interstate 805 & 15 Freeways, National City.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Midday flight from SAN to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. San Diego to Phoenix. SAN to PHX. SAN-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
-My return visit to the San Diego area (since earlier trip in June of 2018).
-I went back again to my usual main attractions: Wild Animal Park (Safari Park), Sea World theme park, & the San Diego Zoo.
December 14th, 2018. (Uploaded in February 2020)
-Left side/behind the wing/window seat POV, of approach & landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Early and quick descent. Touchdown!
-Awesome views of: Buckeye, Goodyear/Avondale, White Tank Mountain in distance, Sun City/Peoria/Glendale in distance, Interstate 10 freeway, loop 101 & I-17 freeways, Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Mountain in distance. My second time/2nd trip returning home with a eastbound arrival, therefore with a view of the whole city.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement and taxi to the gate.
-Midday flight from SAN to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. San Diego to Phoenix. SAN to PHX. SAN-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Back home once again to Mesa, AZ.
-My return visit to the San Diego area (since earlier trip in June of 2018).
-I went back again to my usual main attractions: Wild Animal Park (Safari Park), Sea World theme park, & the San Diego Zoo.
April 29th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of early morning takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Climb-out to the east, with a left around to the northwest, ascent above the clouds, flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. After sunrise, sunny & cloudy day.
-Awesome views of: Sky Harbor terminals & runways, Papago Park, Camelback Mountain, Scottsdale, 101 loop freeway, Northern Mesa, 202 loop freeway, Fountain Hills, Tempe/ASU/Salt River, downtown Phoenix & I-10 freeway in distance, South Mountain in distance, I-17 freeway, Sun City & Peoria, Lake Pleasant, Highway 93.
-Early morning flight up to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. To catch connecting flight over to Indianapolis, Indiana. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. A cloudy and bumpy flight most of the way, especially our arrival. This was my first official time going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. PHX to LAS to IND. PHX-LAS-IND.
-Part 1 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
April 29th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of morning approach & landing at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements, taxi to the gate. After sunrise, sunny & cloudy day.
-Awesome views of: Highway 93, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead, Henderson, Interstate 215 & 515 Freeways, Galleria at Sunset, Sunset Station Hotel & Casino, Wayne Newton's home & property, Sunset Park. The Vegas Strip to the west and north.
-Early morning flight up to Las Vegas, NV. To catch connecting flight over to Indianapolis, Indiana. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft. A cloudy and bumpy flight most of the way, especially our arrival.
This was my first official time going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. PHX to LAS to IND. PHX-LAS-IND.
-Part 1 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
April 29th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of morning takeoff from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Climb-out to the southwest (rare, due to storm pattern), with a left turn to the east, ascent above the clouds, flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. A sunny yet cloudy and stormy day. A cloudy & bumpy departure.
-Awesome views of: I-15 Freeway, Spring Mtns & Charleston Mtns in distance, Red Rock Canyon Park in distance, Vegas Strip/Downtown Vegas/North Vegas in distance, Nellis AFB & the Racetrack in distance, Frenchman Mountain, Henderson, Lake Mead, Valley of Fire Park in distance.
-Morning/Afternoon flight over to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft. A cloudy & bumpy arrival.
This was my first official time going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. PHX to LAS to IND. PHX-LAS-IND.
*My first ever flight video filmed with my Go-Pro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
-Part 2 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
April 29th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, Indiana. A cloudy and bumpy arrival. Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements, taxi to the gate. A more cloudy and stormy than sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Interstate 74 & 65 Freeways, Zionsville, Highway 421, Carmel, Highway 31, White River, Downtown Indianapolis, Highway 40, Interstate 465 Freeway, area of former/original terminal & parking garage, IND runways and terminals. The Motor Speedway was on the opposite side, to our right.
-Afternoon flight over to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
This was my first official time going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. PHX to LAS to IND. PHX-LAS-IND.
*My 2nd ever flight video filmed with my Go-Pro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
-Part 2 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
May 7th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A cloudy and bumpy departure. Ascent through and above the clouds.
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. A more cloudy & stormy than sunny day.
-Awesome views of: general farmland, cloud formations, Plainfield & Hummel Park, White Lick Creek, Interstate 70 Freeway, Highways 40 & 231. The Motor Speedway was back to the northwest, downtown Indy to the northeast.
-Afternoon/evening flight over to Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. To catch connecting flight (after layover) back home to PHX Sky Harbor. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
This was my 2nd official time (return) going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. IND to LAS to PHX. IND-LAS-PHX.
*Filmed with my Go-Pro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
-Heading back home to Phoenix, AZ.
-Part 3 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
May 7th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach evening approach & landing at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Touchdown!
A bumpy arrival. Over Lake Mead and Henderson.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements, taxi to the gate. A sunny yet cloudy day.
-Awesome views of: Northern section of Lake Mead, Valley of Fire Park in the distance, Frenchman Mountain, Nellis AFB & the racetrack in distance, North Vegas in distance, Downtown & the Vegas Strip in distance, Charleston Mountain to west in distance, McCarran runways and terminals.
-Evening flight over to Las Vegas, Nevada. To catch connecting flight (after layover) back home to PHX Sky Harbor. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
This was my 2nd official time (return) going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. IND to LAS to PHX. IND-LAS-PHX.
*Filmed with my Go-Pro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
-Heading back home to Phoenix, AZ.
-Part 3 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
May 7th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of night takeoff from Las Vegas McCarran International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada. A bumpy departure. Climb-out to the west with a left turn around to the southeast. Eventually up through and above the clouds, over Henderson.
-Flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. A more cloudy than clear, dark, bumpy nighttime ride. Bright lights to nearly pitch black, then bright lights again. Fun!
-Awesome views of: Interstate 15 Freeway, North Vegas in distance, Downtown & the Vegas Strip in distance, McCarran runways and terminals in distance, Nellis AFB & the racetrack in distance, Frenchman Mountain & Lake Mead in distance.
-A very quick/short, later nighttime flight down to Phoenix, Arizona. (Connecting flight, after layover, back home to PHX Sky Harbor. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
This was my 2nd official time (return) going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. IND to LAS to PHX. IND-LAS-PHX.
*Filmed with my Iphone SE again.
*First night flight since summer of 2010 (end of long trip, DEN-ONT)
-Heading back home to Phoenix, AZ.
-Part 4 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
May 7th/8th, 2019. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of night approach & landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor. A more cloudy than clear, dark, bumpy nighttime ride. Bright lights to nearly pitch black, then bright lights again. Fun! Touchdown!
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcements, taxi to the gate.
-Awesome views of: North Phoenix, Scottsdale, 101 Loop Freeway, 202 Loop Freeway, Falcon Field airport, Apache Junction in distance, Mesa, Gilbert & Chandler to the south, Tempe & ASU Campus, South Mountain in distance, Sky Harbor runway and terminals.
-A very quick/short, later nighttime flight down to Phoenix, Arizona. (Connecting flight from Vegas, after layover, back home to PHX Sky Harbor.) Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
This was my 2nd official time (return) going to/from Vegas by PLANE. I finally had the opportunity and took it. Otherwise, we had always driven there and back, all other trips before that point. IND to LAS to PHX. IND-LAS-PHX.
*Filmed with my Iphone SE again.
*First night flight since summer of 2010 (end of long trip, DEN-ONT)
-Back home in Phoenix, AZ.
-Part 4 of my return trip to Indiana to visit family again & the Mid-West USA in general (since Nov 2018).
-I visited both sides of my family: Mom's side and great aunt again in Greenville, Indiana (southern Indiana. Not far from Louisville, KY). Then, some of my Dad's side and older brother in Lafayette, Indiana (1 hr drive from Indianapolis, IN).
January 25th, 2020. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of morning takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Climb-out to the east, with a right turn around to the west, ascent over the valley and desert, flight attendant announcements after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. A mostly clear and sunny day.
-Awesome views of: Tempe/ASU campus/Salt River, 101 Loop Freeway, Mesa/Gilbert/Chandler, 60 Freeway, Dobson Ranch, South Mountain, 202 Loop Freeway, Fountain Hills in distance, Scottsdale/Papago Park/Camelback Mountain/Sky Harbor runways & terminals all in distance, downtown Phoenix & I-10 freeway in distance, I-17 freeway in distance, Glendale/Sun City/Peoria/Lake Pleasant in distance, Avondale & Goodyear below us, Highway 93 in distance, White Tank Mountain Regional Park in distance.
-Morning flight to Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario, California.
-Part 1 (departing flight/takeoff) of Solo day trip (Morning & Midday) to and from SoCal (To Ontario, CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to ONT, ONT-PHX. PHX-ONT, ONT-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from ONT since summer of 2010 (back home after long trip, nighttime, DEN-ONT). I was a CA resident, ONT was our main local airport. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into Ontario w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it years back, when I had the chance to a few times. I only filmed a nighttime arrival (summer '07, from DFW), which is on my YouTube channels.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
January 25th, 2020. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario, California. Out of the desert, down into the Inland Empire/Inland Valley. Touchdown! A mostly clear and sunny day.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate.
-Awesome views of: San Bernardino National Forest, Yucaipa, Big Bear Mountain & Lake Arrowhead to north, San Bernardino Airport, Interstate 215 Freeway, Rialto, Fontana, Auto Club Speedway/California Speedway, Interstate 15 Freeway, San Gabriel Mountains to the north, Ontario Mills, ONT airport runways and terminals, Santa Ana Mountains to the south.
-Morning flight to Ontario, CA from Phoenix, AZ.
-Part 2 (departing flight/landing) of Solo day trip (Morning & Midday) to and from SoCal (To Ontario, CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to ONT, ONT to PHX. PHX-ONT, ONT-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from ONT since summer of 2010 (back home after long trip, nighttime, DEN-ONT). I was a CA resident, ONT was our main local airport. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into Ontario w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it years back, when I had the chance to a few times. I only filmed a nighttime arrival (summer '07, from DFW), which is on my YouTube channels.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
January 25th, 2020. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Ontario International Airport (ONT) in Ontario, California. Liftoff! Climb-out to the west, with a quick turn left toward the southeast, then another left turn to the east. Out of the Inland Empire/Inland Valley, back to the desert. A mostly clear and sunny day.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Awesome views of: ONT airport runways and terminals, San Gabriel Mountains, Rancho Cucamonga, Interstate 10 Freeway, Pomona, 60 Freeway, 71 Freeway, Los Angeles (in the distance, cloud covered/fogged in), Chino/Chino Hills, Norco, 91 Freeway, Interstate 15 Freeway, Corona/El Cerrito area, Orange County (in the distance, cloud covered/fogged in), Pacific Ocean, Santa Ana Mountains & foothills, Cleveland National Forest, Lake Elsinore/Wildomar area, Murrieta, I-215 Freeway, Temecula, I- 15 south towards San Diego, southern Menifee, Highway 79, Skinner Reservoir, Highway 371, Santa Rosa Wilderness, Mecca.
-Morning/Midday flight back home to Phoenix, AZ from Ontario, CA.
-Part 3 (return flight/takeoff) of Solo day trip (Morning & Midday) to and from SoCal (To Ontario, CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to ONT, ONT to PHX. PHX-ONT, ONT-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from ONT since summer of 2010 (back home after long trip, nighttime, DEN-ONT). I was a CA resident, ONT was our main local airport. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into Ontario w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it years back, when I had the chance to a few times. I only filmed a nighttime arrival (summer '07, from DFW), which is on my YouTube channels.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
January 25th, 2020. (Uploaded in March 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Straight in/westbound/from the east. Touchdown! Back in the desert valley. A mostly clear and sunny day.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate.
-Awesome views of: Buckeye, Goodyear/Avondale, Estrella Mountain, Tolleson, Loop 202 South Mtn Freeway extension (opened Dec, 2019), South Mountain, southern Phoenix, I-17 Freeway, western Salt River (dry), 51/I-10 Freeways, Sky Harbor runways and terminals. To the east is Tempe & Mesa.
-Midday flight back home to Phoenix, AZ from Ontario, CA.
-Part 4 (return flight/landing) of Solo day trip (Morning & Midday) to and from SoCal (To Ontario, CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to ONT, ONT to PHX. PHX-ONT, ONT-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from ONT since summer of 2010 (back home after long trip, nighttime, DEN-ONT). I was a CA resident, ONT was our main local airport. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into Ontario w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it years back, when I had the chance to a few times. I only filmed a nighttime arrival (summer '07, from DFW), which is on my YouTube channels.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
January 25th, 2020. (Edited & Uploaded in February 2020)
-Trip Report, Vlog, my window seat view/POV videos, Photo slideshow. Hope you enjoy!
-Maricopa County (East Valley, AZ) to San Bernardino/Riverside County (Inland Empire, CA). Speed! Comfort! Convenience! Daytime, morning, southwest USA, west coast USA.
-I took a quick/solo trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Ontario, California and back. I planned this in advance, for fun and to fill a longtime void.
-This is part 1 of my round trip in the same day (Leaving home). Part 2 (ONT-PHX, return home) will be uploaded next on my channel.
-My full/complete flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in AZ (PHX) to Ontario International Airport in CA (ONT). PHX to ONT, PHX-ONT. Just under 1 hour!
-Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
-This is in my playlist "Flights/Travels 2".
-Original upload on my main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU9oPEgQNFo&t=1443s
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV of: taxi to runway, takeoff, most of flight with snack & drink service, landing, and taxi to the gate.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Plus the "Welcome" announcement after arriving.
-Smooth ride, little to no turbulence. A few clouds. Mostly clear and sunny. Not as much smog in SoCal at this time of year. A bit of snow on the mountains. Saguaro cactus, sand and rocks, palm trees, pine trees, foothills, dry heat, cooler, humidity.
-Liftoff, ascent, cruise at cruising altitude, descent, approach/final approach, touchdown.
-Filmed with a handheld GoPro & Iphone SE.
-Awesome views of: Tempe, ASU campus, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, South Mountain, 60 Freeway, Scottsdale, Camelback Mountain, Tonto National Forest, Salt River, Sky Harbor runways & terminals, Downtown Phoenix, Interstate 10 Freeway, Glendale, Peoria/Sun City, White Tank Mountain, AZ/CA state line & Colorado River, Blythe, Rice Valley, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Hot Springs, wind turbines, San Gorgonio, San Bernardino National Forest, Yucaipa, San Bernardino Airport, Interstate 215 Freeway, Rialto, Fontana, Auto Club Speedway/California Speedway, Interstate 15 Freeway, San Gabriel Mountains to the north, Ontario Mills, ONT airport runways and terminals, Santa Ana Mountains to the south.
*I finally took this specific flight/route/round trip again, on Southwest Airlines, for the first time since 1999. (it's been 21 years!!)
On a few occasions back in the 90's (I was just a young boy), we either flew Southwest or America West, to/from PHX Sky Harbor. Our main local/home airport was Ontario (ONT).
-This also makes up for not filming my previous two arrivals into ONT (from COS during afternoon in the summer of 2007, and from DEN at night in the summer of 2010).
As well as the many arrivals back in the late 90's or early 2000's, when coming home after trips across the country (Midwest & East Coast to visit family or as tourists in general).
But it wasn't until 2007 that I had a camcorder and started filming or taking photos.
-I did, however, film our arrival from DFW at night in the summer of '07: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNpUmsVTAU&t=183s (Full edited return home video on 2nd channel, ORF to DFW to ONT)
-In 2018, I flew PHX to SNA (Orange County), PHX to BUR (Burbank), & PHX to SAN (San Diego). I still have to do PHX to LAX (Los Angeles).
-Context: I wanted to show what is an important part of my history, from when I was growing up to now as a young adult. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, but mostly raised and grew up in SoCal. For many years and many occasions, we would make a trip over to AZ to visit my Grandma (mom's mom) in Sun City. The same route (5 1/2 hrs, back & forth on I-10) which I know so well. Or at least a few times, the quick 1 hr ONT-PHX & PHX-ONT flights.
Later on, we still made trips over here to visit with my Uncle/Aunt/Cousin, or go up to Show Low.
-Now I officially live here in AZ for good. Therefore, I'm sort of a tourist when going back to CA. How ironic, right?
I now live in Mesa, east of Phoenix, AZ. I used to live in Corona (where my dad still lives) and then Lake Elsinore most of my life until early 2018.
-My mom and uncles originally grew up in Mesa. My mom and dad eventually met during college as students of ASU.
*Check out my two part driving trip compilations (AZ & CA, 2018/2019) on my channel, uploaded right before this:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obeYsW0c164&t=1280s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf9ILb3Hhlo&t=4472s
January 25th, 2020. (Edited & Uploaded in February 2020)
-Trip Report, Vlog, my window seat view/POV videos, Photo slideshow. Hope you enjoy!
-San Bernardino/Riverside County (Inland Empire, CA) to Maricopa County (East Valley, AZ). Speed! Comfort! Convenience! Daytime, midday, west coast USA, southwest USA.
-I took a quick/solo trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Ontario, California and back. I planned this in advance, for fun and to fill a longtime void.
-This is part 2 of my round trip in the same day (Return home).
Part 1 (PHX-ONT, leaving home) was uploaded just before on my channel.
-My full/complete flight from Ontario International Airport in CA (ONT) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in AZ (PHX). ONT to PHX, ONT-PHX. Just under 1 hour!
-Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
-This is in my playlist "Flights/Travels 2".
-Original upload on my main YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgkbVKz9cwc
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV of: taxi to runway, takeoff, most of flight with snack & drink service, landing, and taxi to the gate.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet. Plus the "Welcome" announcement after arriving.
-Smooth ride, little to no turbulence. A few clouds. Mostly clear and sunny. Not as much smog in SoCal at this time of year. A bit of snow on the mountains. Saguaro cactus, sand and rocks, palm trees, pine trees, foothills, dry heat, cooler, humidity.
-Liftoff, ascent, cruise at cruising altitude, descent, approach/final approach, touchdown.
-Filmed with a handheld GoPro & Iphone SE.
-Awesome views of: ONT airport runways and terminals, San Gabriel Mountains, Rancho Cucamonga, Interstate 10 Freeway, Pomona, 60 Freeway, 71 Freeway, Los Angeles (in the distance, cloud covered/fogged in), Chino/Chino Hills, Norco, 91 Freeway, Interstate 15 Freeway, Corona/El Cerrito area, Orange County (in the distance, cloud covered/fogged in), Pacific Ocean, Santa Ana Mountains & foothills, Cleveland National Forest, Lake Elsinore/Wildomar area, Murrieta, I-215 Freeway, Temecula, I- 15 south towards San Diego, southern Menifee, Highway 79, Skinner Reservoir, Highway 371, Santa Rosa Wilderness, Mecca, Salton Sea, Imperial/El Centro (in distance), AZ/CA state line & Colorado River, Cibola (south of Blythe), Highway 95, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, I-8 Freeway (in distance), Highway 85, Buckeye, Goodyear/Avondale, Estrella Mountain, Tolleson, Loop 202 South Mtn Freeway extension (opened Dec, 2019), South Mountain, southern Phoenix, I-17 Freeway, western Salt River (dry), 51/I-10 Freeways, Sky Harbor runways and terminals. To the east is Tempe & Mesa.
*I finally took this specific flight/route/round trip again, on Southwest Airlines, for the first time since 1999. (it's been 21 years!!)
On a few occasions back in the 90's (I was just a young boy), we either flew Southwest or America West, to/from PHX Sky Harbor. Our main local/home airport was Ontario (ONT).
-ONT to Colorado Springs, takeoff/landing POV (Summer '07): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ptCRt8CNw (Full edited video on my 2nd channel)
It wasn't until 2007 that I had a camcorder and started filming or taking photos.
-Arrival into ONT from DFW at night (Summer '07): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTNpUmsVTAU&t=183s (Full edited return home video on 2nd channel, ORF to DFW to ONT)
-In 2018, I flew PHX to SNA (Orange County), PHX to BUR (Burbank), & PHX to SAN (San Diego). I still have to do PHX to LAX (Los Angeles).
-Context: I wanted to show what is an important part of my history, from when I was growing up to now as a young adult. I was born in Pittsburgh, PA, but mostly raised and grew up in SoCal. For many years and many occasions, we would make a trip over to AZ to visit my Grandma (mom's mom) in Sun City. The same route (5 1/2 hrs, back & forth on I-10) which I know so well. Or at least a few times, the quick 1 hr ONT-PHX & PHX-ONT flights.
Later on, we still made trips over here to visit with my Uncle/Aunt/Cousin, or go up to Show Low.
-Now I officially live here in AZ for good. Therefore, I'm sort of a tourist when going back to CA. How ironic, right?
I now live in Mesa, east of Phoenix, AZ. I used to live in Corona (where my dad still lives) and then Lake Elsinore most of my life until early 2018.
-My mom and uncles originally grew up in Mesa. My mom and dad eventually met during college as students of ASU.
*Check out my two part driving trip compilations (AZ & CA, 2018/2019) on my channel, uploaded right before this:
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obeYsW0c164&t=1280s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf9ILb3Hhlo&t=4472s
Afternoon of January 25th, 2020. (Edited & Uploaded in February 2020)
-Plane spotting, V-log, trip report, POV videos, photo slideshow. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX). Daytime, mostly clear & sunny, a few clouds, winter season.
-After my two flights that day (PHX-ONT, ONT-PHX/Round trip), I first went back to my car, parked at the East Economy Lot, to relax and let my phone charge for awhile. Then I rode the Sky Train back to Terminal 4.
-I spent a couple hours on the roof of the Terminal 4 parking garage, at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix, Arizona.
-I enjoyed watching and observing all the plane activity (and hearing all the sounds) fairly close up: takeoffs, landings, taxiing the runway, parking at the gate, ground crew servicing, pulling back from the gate. Westbound arrivals and departures.
-Mostly American Airlines & Southwest Airlines, but several others as well. Including United, Frontier, Alaska, Delta, West Jet, Omni Air International, & Spirit. Plus some smaller aircraft and general aviation.
Boeing 737's/757's/767's, Airbus A320's & 21's, ERJ's & CRJ's.
-I filmed and took photos of a lot, including the runways, terminals, control tower, sky train, parking garages, vehicle traffic and scenery in all directions.
-Downtown Phoenix to the northwest, Camelback Mountain & Scottsdale to the northeast, Tempe & Mesa to the east, Gilbert & Chandler to the southeast, South Mountain to the south, Goodyear to the west.
-My videos were filmed/photos were taken with my Iphone SE.
*Since this recording, Terminal 2 has officially closed (to be demolished), and the airlines from there have moved over to the newly modernized/expanded Terminal 3.
*The video's thumbnail is obviously not my own photo. I found it online, it's an overview of Terminal 4 & beyond. It was clearly taken before Concourse D, the new control tower, and the Sky Train were built (Late 90's or Early 2000's?).
Oh, the nostalgia! I was just a kid back then, we flew in/out of Sky Harbor on many occasions, on either Southwest or America West.
-This is my first spotting video/compilation uploaded to my channel. But I previously did this in April of 2018, April of 2019, and November of 2019. I still need to edit and upload those in the future.
-This is a fun, yet only occasional hobby for me. I live not too far away in Mesa, Arizona (moved from SoCal in April of 2018). It's a matter of being available to drive over here and having time to spend. In this case, I was here because I had just flown.
August 21st, 2020. (Uploaded late August, 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of afternoon takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Liftoff!! Climb-out, directly to the west, looking north, ascent over the valley and desert, above the clouds/cloud layers. A sunny yet very cloudy and hazy day.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Awesome views of: Sky Harbor runways & terminals, 51 freeway, downtown Phoenix & Interstate 10 freeway, I-17 freeway, Loop 202 freeway below us, Glendale/Peoria/Sun City/Lake Pleasant in distance, Loop 101 freeway, Avondale & Goodyear below us, Loop 303 freeway, Highway 93 in distance, White Tank Mountain Regional Park in distance.
-Afternoon flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California.
-Part 1 (departing flight/takeoff) of Solo day trip (Afternoon & Evening) to and from SoCal (To L.A., CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to LAX, LAX to PHX. PHX-LAX, LAX-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from LAX since summer of 2011 (back home after New York trip, evening, PHL-LAX non-stop, US Airways).
I was a CA resident. LAX (if not ONT or SNA) was occasionally our airport choice. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into/departure from LAX w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it before, when I didn't have a good opportunity. I mostly accomplished this goal, but not to the full potential and desired standards. Thanks to low visibility, due to the clouds/smog/haze. So I will do this again on a clear day with better air quality.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
August 21st, 2020. (Uploaded in late August 2020)
-Window seat/right side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Los Angeles International Airport) in Los Angeles, California. Looking north, down into the Inland Empire/Inland Valley. Touchdown!! A sunny yet cloudy/hazy/smoggy day.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate.
-Awesome views of: San Gabriel Mountains, El Monte in distance, Whittier, Downey below us, I-605 freeway & I-5 freeway, Pasadena in distance, downtown Los Angeles & Hollywood in distance, I-110 freeway & I-10 freeway, SoFi Stadium (home of Rams, Chargers, LA Bowl), Inglewood, Culver City & Beverly Hills in distance, LAX terminals/control tower/runways, Long Beach to the south.
-Afternoon flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California.
-Part 2 (departing flight/landing) of Solo day trip (Afternoon & Evening) to and from SoCal (To L.A., CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to LAX, LAX to PHX. PHX-LAX, LAX-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
*Hadn't flown to/from LAX since summer of 2011 (back home after New York trip, evening, PHL-LAX non-stop, US Airways).
I was a CA resident. LAX (if not ONT or SNA) was occasionally our airport choice. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into/departure from LAX w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it before, when I didn't have a good opportunity. I mostly accomplished this goal, but not to the full potential and desired standards. Thanks to low visibility, due to the clouds/smog/haze. So I will do this again on a clear day with better air quality.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
August 21st, 2020. (Uploaded in late August 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California. Liftoff!! Climb-out to the west, with a quick turn left toward the southeast, then another left turn to the east. Ascent over the west coast/Pacific Ocean/Orange County/Inland Valley, above the clouds. A sunny yet cloudy/hazy/smoggy day.
-Flight attendant announcement after surpassing altitude of 10,000 feet.
-Awesome views of: LAX airport terminals/control tower/runways, Dockweiler State Beach & Manhattan Beach, Pacific Ocean, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Huntington Beach & Costa Mesa, Newport Beach below us, John Wayne Airport (SNA) & Irvine, I-405 freeway, Disneyland & Anaheim in distance, I-5 freeway, Laguna Hills & Mission Viejo below us, Santa Ana Mountains & foothills, Corona/Riverside/Ontario/San Bernardino to the north in distance, Cleveland National Forest, I-15 freeway, Lake Elsinore/Wildomar to the east.
-Evening flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona.
-Part 3 (return flight/takeoff) of Solo day trip (Afternoon & Evening) to and from SoCal (To L.A., CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to LAX, LAX to PHX. PHX-LAX, LAX-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft (Nevada One livery).
*Hadn't flown to/from LAX since summer of 2011 (back home after New York trip, evening, PHL-LAX non-stop, US Airways).
I was a CA resident. LAX (if not ONT or SNA) was occasionally our airport choice. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into/departure from LAX w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it before, when I didn't have a good opportunity. I mostly accomplished this goal, but not to the full potential and desired standards. Thanks to low visibility, due to the clouds/smog/haze. So I will do this again on a clear day with better air quality.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.
August 21st, 2020. (Uploaded end of August/start of September 2020)
-Window seat/left side/behind the wing POV, of approach & landing at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona. Back down in the desert valley. Touchdown!! A sunny yet hazy day with a few scattered clouds.
-Flight attendant "Welcome" announcement, taxi to the gate.
Awesome views of: downtown Phoenix, Sky Harbor runways & terminals, South Mountain below us, Camelback Mountain in distance, Interstate 10 freeway, Chandler, Dobson Ranch, 60 freeway, Mesa, 202 loop freeway, Salt River, Gilbert in distance, 101 loop freeway, Tempe, ASU campus.
-Evening flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, Arizona.
-Part 4 (return flight/landing) of Solo day trip (Afternoon & Evening) to and from SoCal (To L.A., CA and back home to Phoenix, AZ). PHX to LAX, LAX to PHX. PHX-LAX, LAX-PHX. Southwest Airlines, Boeing 737-700 aircraft (Nevada One livery).
*Hadn't flown to/from LAX since summer of 2011 (back home after New York trip, evening, PHL-LAX non-stop, US Airways).
I was a CA resident. LAX (if not ONT or SNA) was occasionally our airport choice. But now I'm an AZ resident since 2018. PHX Sky Harbor is my main airport.
*This was a quick and fun trip I planned well in advance, to fill a longtime void. I wanted to film, fully and properly, the arrival into/departure from LAX w/ views during the day. This was to make up for never doing it before, when I didn't have a good opportunity. I mostly accomplished this goal, but not to the full potential and desired standards. Thanks to low visibility, due to the clouds/smog/haze. So I will do this again on a clear day with better air quality.
-Filmed with my GoPro Hero 2018 camera, instead of my Iphone SE.