Hello from California Delta

FlyingGary · Aug 8, 2019

Hi All, new member here, commercial pilot, but I say dumb things sometimes. Call me on it. Would like to meet other pilots in the area. Flying Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Phantomrain.org · Aug 8, 2019

Welcome to the forum: Great combination.

Phantomrain.org
Cutting edge gear to fly
Coal

FlyingGary · Aug 8, 2019

Phantomrain.org said:
Welcome to the forum: Great combination.

Phantomrain.org
Cutting edge gear to fly
Coal

Thanks!

dirkclod · Aug 8, 2019

Welcome to Mavic Pilots .
I hope you will find our site helpful and look forward to any input , photo's/video's you might post .
Don't be shy and ask anything if you can't find it by searching . Thumbswayup

FlyingGary · Aug 8, 2019

Thank you sir!

msinger · Aug 9, 2019

Welcome to the forum!

Buckshot Ranch · Aug 9, 2019

FlyingGary said:
Hi All, new member here, commercial pilot, but I say dumb things sometimes. Call me on it. Would like to meet other pilots in the area. Flying Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Hello Gary....I grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's on the Delta...Holland Tract, Franks Tract, Quimby Island, Montezuma slough, Rio Vista etc....I have such wonderful "Huck Finn" memories of those muddy waters. Last time I was there was 2004. Sadly, I discovered my "hideways" were now overrun now by TOO MANY IDIOT BOATERS! I now live in the paradise state of Idaho. You should have some excellent photo shots of Delta life! Enjoy and welcome!

BigAl07 · Aug 9, 2019

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FlyingGary · Aug 9, 2019

Buckshot Ranch said:
Hello Gary....I grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's on the Delta...Holland Tract, Franks Tract, Quimby Island, Montezuma slough, Rio Vista etc....I have such wonderful "Huck Finn" memories of those muddy waters. Last time I was there was 2004. Sadly, I discovered my "hideways" were now overrun now by TOO MANY IDIOT BOATERS! I now live in the paradise state of Idaho. You should have some excellent photo shots of Delta life! Enjoy and welcome!

I know what you mean about the boaters. A lot of them have drones, too, but don't know how to use them I suspect we could make a killing diving the Delta and retrieving and salvaging the parts!

FlyingGary · Aug 9, 2019

Buckshot Ranch said:
Hello Gary....I grew up in the 50's, 60's and 70's on the Delta...Holland Tract, Franks Tract, Quimby Island, Montezuma slough, Rio Vista etc....I have such wonderful "Huck Finn" memories of those muddy waters. Last time I was there was 2004. Sadly, I discovered my "hideways" were now overrun now by TOO MANY IDIOT BOATERS! I now live in the paradise state of Idaho. You should have some excellent photo shots of Delta life! Enjoy and welcome!

I just noticed you're in Idaho -- you officially have my envy.

Thomas B · Aug 9, 2019

Welcome from the Arizona deserts! Enjoy the forum.

FlyingGary · Aug 9, 2019

Thomas B said:
Welcome from the Arizona deserts! Enjoy the forum.

Thank you! Another enviable location!

Buckshot Ranch · Aug 10, 2019

FlyingGary said:
I just noticed you're in Idaho -- you officially have my envy.

I fled California 20 years ago and never looked back! I see you are in Antioch....I grew up next to the Buchanan ranch on Buchanan road when the ranch was still a working cattle ranch and not destroyed by Seeno homes!

Waldo Pepper · Aug 10, 2019

FlyingGary said:
Hi All, new member here, commercial pilot, but I say dumb things sometimes. Call me on it. Would like to meet other pilots in the area. Flying Mavic 2 Pro, Phantom 4 Pro V2.0

Welcome to the forum Gary,

I’m further south of the San Joaquin river, a lot of history on this river. Used to be Ferry boat running up and down Tulare lake and San Joaquin river, late 1800’s.

I fly the Mavic 2Pro, you’re probably a good 3-4 hour drive from me. Maybe in the future we can meet at an area of historical interest, use my drones for research.

Welcome aboard,
Paul

FlyingGary · Aug 11, 2019

Buckshot Ranch said:
I fled California 20 years ago and never looked back! I see you are in Antioch....I grew up next to the Buchanan ranch on Buchanan road when the ranch was still a working cattle ranch and not destroyed by Seeno homes!

Not to mention all the illegal “rules” we have.

Buckshot Ranch · Aug 11, 2019

FlyingGary said:
Not to mention all the illegal “rules” we have.

Spot on!....I had no idea how much of a Gestapo government California is until I moved to Idaho and experienced the actual freedoms of our Constitution. The politics of that state is a cancer and is destroying what was once a great state to grow up and raise a family in. I believe it's just a matter of time before the California politicians start attacking recreational drone owners and force draconian "drone control" on the law abiding! If the California politicians can't control every facet of your life, they want you out! California is not a "sanctuary" state...it's a PENITENTIARY state!

Buckshot Ranch · Aug 11, 2019

Waldo Pepper said:
Welcome to the forum Gary,

I’m further south of the San Joaquin river, a lot of history on this river. Used to be Ferry boat running up and down Tulare lake and San Joaquin river, late 1800’s.

I fly the Mavic 2Pro, you’re probably a good 3-4 hour drive from me. Maybe in the future we can meet at an area of historical interest, use my drones for research.

Welcome aboard,
Paul

I believe the Ryer island ferry is still in operation outside Rio Vista. When I was a kid I used to take it in the fall to hunt pheasants and ducks on the island. Of course it's not like the ferry of the 1800's, but it's still a very unique operation and a fun road trip!

FlyingGary · Aug 11, 2019

Buckshot Ranch said:
Spot on!....I had no idea how much of a Gestapo government California is until I moved to Idaho and experienced the actual freedoms of our Constitution. The politics of that state is a cancer and is destroying what was once a great state to grow up and raise a family in. I believe it's just a matter of time before the California politicians start attacking recreational drone owners and force draconian "drone control" on the law abiding! If the California politicians can't control every facet of your life, they want you out! California is not a "sanctuary" state...it's a PENITENTIARY state!

I’m planning a challenge to some of the rules but that’s a while away. I guess when you have such a huge population, you get a lot of bitching people, not to mention irresponsible people ruining it for everyone else.

FlyingGary · Aug 11, 2019

Buckshot Ranch said:
I believe the Ryer island ferry is still in operation outside Rio Vista. When I was a kid I used to take it in the fall to hunt pheasants and ducks on the island. Of course it's not like the ferry of the 1800's, but it's still a very unique operation and a fun road trip!

It’s been closed for a while now. I think the island dock was damaged in a storm. It looks fine on the Rio Vista side.

Buckshot Ranch · Aug 11, 2019

FlyingGary said:
I’m planning a challenge to some of the rules but that’s a while away. I guess when you have such a huge population, you get a lot of bitching people, not to mention irresponsible people ruining it for everyone else.

Good for you!