9: Steph's ATC CRUSH and Crosswind Landings!

[@michaell9811]

I’m a rusty pilot and I’ve used your videos to brush up on a lot of stuff I’ve forgotten. You are an excellent and enthusiastic instructor and I do appreciate the time you take to make your videos. Keep up the good work and thank you!

[@HoleInTheClouds]

Your videos have inspired me to get my CFI. I am a NEW Commercial pilot but never wanted to do airlines. Now I’m all in for my CFI. Thanks for sharing your experiences to help others see the real possibilities out there. Great video!

[@FLY8MA]

That's awesome!!!! Being a CFI is great, and there are tons of adventures out there you can take as you train your students if you seek them out!

[@realrussclarke]

Do it! I just got mine at 55 and it’s incredible.

[@thenorthlinerfoundation9885]

Well done! Great tip on night taxiing. Chatty ADQ Controller was funny... think she wanted to get friendly with the plane.

[@jayphilipwilliams]

Sounds like Stephanie isn't the only one who says "copy." Maybe you'll learn to love it.

[@michaelrussell499]

Came over from your why I quit video.... Dude!!! You did the right thing!!!

[@Sycottix]

Me too been watching his videos for 4 hours now !

[@c_breezy4596]

Same here Michael, and agreed!

[@GabrielJMuller]

Great meeting you tonight at KJYO! @smokehousepilotsclub Thanks for a great presentation - It was great!

[@FLY8MA]

Nice meeting you as well! Cheers!!

[@colins5142]

Came here from your video about why you left the airlines. I'm in flight training but really haven't ever gotten into watching aviation videos. But the production value of the intro to this video.. holy shit. I'm sold. Subscribed 👌🏻

[@Coldjoe]

MOOSE on the runway?!!! I love it! Only in Alaska! Great job on the video guys!

[@scottk917]

I had a fox at the approach end of 28R at KMYF at night that was staring me down as I approached...I only saw him because of his 2 eyes shining back at me. I'm pretty sure I was only 10 feet above him as he was shaking his fist at me.

[@WendelltheSongwriter]

Again with the odors. Thanks for keeping us up to date on that. :) And holy moly, the views back to Saldovia...Unreal...

[@FLY8MA]

Lol, yup! It was definitely a bear that didn't digest some salmon all the way..... ;)

[@stephdachef]

I wish videos could capture smells haha

[@sterlingnattrass7762]

There are times I wish "smell-a-vision" was real... This video is not one of those times.

[@212terminator212]

Wow!... Wow!... Wow!... just wow!!!

[@rene51483]

Yup I'm in, definitely getting my ppl !!!! Keep up the great work.

[@FLY8MA]

It's SOOO worth it!

[@dannymitchum5]

very very lucky people .thanks for the update..

[@FLY8MA]

It's an amazing adventure Danny! Hope you get the opportunity to see some of this in real life one day!

[@kevchilton908]

Amazing!!! Love your adventures guys.

[@AkPacerPilot]

Very cool.

[@stephdachef]

Thanks Andy!

[@floatplanebox]

Guys gotta where helmets when you mountain bike. My brother used to race bikes and has had 4 concussions. Because of this he was medically disqualified from his Navy flight slot and had some issues getting his FAA medical as well! Be careful out there. Really enjoying the videos!

[@FLY8MA]

We packed the helmets in the trailer now we can haul more gear!

[@karimarsalonspa]

I used to be stationed there on the USCG station. So cool!

[@kuahanabelic]

Love the videos, glad you don't keep us waiting too long for more. Makes me regret not starting my pilot training while I lived in AK. Keep up the good work!

[@FLY8MA]

Never too late to go back for a couple flights! Come up in summer 2019 and visit us!

[@danboone8499]

Great video, Cap'n Jack.

[@bobkustanaza8483]

wow..just wow..and wow some more...wow...lol! great videos guys keep 'em coming..

[@stephdachef]

hahaha I can't stop saying WOW

[@JMHTruck32005]

Always bring a smile to my and make me laugh...Love you guys...

[@stephdachef]

Thanks for watching!!! We love sharing these experiences with you guys.

[@SVSky]

Girls who fly tailwheel... awesome.

[@tsangarisjohn]

Here I am... Nice to find your new awesome channel !!! I hope to get my Private license one day, until then I will live though your experiences.

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers Johnny! Welcome to the channel! Check out the Private Pilot ground school on our website, it's free to start out with and will give you the ground knowledge you need to start your training one day!

[@tsangarisjohn]

Will do, also Happy New Year.

[@dudeinalaska]

PAWS & PAAQ, bro! Love your desire and what you are doing!

[@b.maguire3506]

Thanks this!! After 2-years in Whitehorse (Yukon) I can say that You are Correct - Northern Sunsets during the Summer, are the very best! Cheers from Vancouver BC.

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers! We just passed through there and it was beautiful!

[@b.maguire3506]

Nice! Did you have the chance to stop, for fuel, eats, etc.?? Whitehorse has a nice little Int'l airfield. My buddy was flying a Lake; there are so many small lakes with only Air access...

[@FLY8MA]

We stopped in Port Hardy for the night and Boundary Bay for lunch! Just tried to get through as quick as possible before the weather turned on us!

[@b.maguire3506]

Hi - Glad U had the chance to see our little 'island', even if it was only for a short while! Hope the Food on the Mainland was to your taste! I just luv this West Coast, and I too, want to fly it! Safe Travels, CAVU. Bernie.

[@stevenadair4161]

After living in Kodiak for a number of years, the best I could describe the smell at Deadmans Corner was like a bag of cat treats.

[@FLY8MA]

Hahaha

[@shoop4040]

Great video thank you. Great voice over on the things you do...Since you are driving and flying around Kodiak you should say hello to the men of the deadliest catch. Oh, by the way, I'm playing a drinking game every time I hear Stephanie say 'WOW" I drink..

[@stephdachef]

Well you probably earned yourself a drink at my bar in Seldovia! Cheers!🤣

[@FLY8MA]

Uh oh.....that drinking game leads to alcohol poisoning! lol

[@shoop4040]

FLY8MA that's very true, However, I never said what I was drinking. I was drinking coffee.. Hey Jon I am currently on the weather category on your ground school section man there is alot to learn about weather...

[@dustoff85]

I like your energy and videos. I ran into why you quit the airlines. Screw flying for the large airlines too hectic.

[@warrenpalmer8021]

Love all that you guys do. Though I know it’s a ton of work I hope to keep being entertained and informed by your videos. THANK YOU!!

[@adreandhanpaul9343]

Didn't even wait until the end to comment I love this adventure and your intentions I'm an aviation nerd to aswell and your videos drive me tp become a commercial pilot swell as your passionate love for aviation and the content looks amazing !

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@glock19gen3]

You guys are great together, I love the dynamic! Great video! Jon is so smart and able to read the situation very well. One day I hope to be as good of a pilot as you guys! OH, I saw your friends on the runway! ;)

[@stephdachef]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying our little adventures.. we are happy to share it with you guys :) keep the comments coming! 😁

[@blueskyaviationpilottraining]

Really enjoyed the video. Working on my tailwheel endorsement as we speak. Loved the Walmart comment. Keep the great videos coming!

[@FLY8MA]

Lol, hate it and love....at least you can get what you need there!

[@stephdachef]

hahaha good luck with your tailwheel training! It sure makes you a great pilot

[@blueskyaviationpilottraining]

Thank you so much!

[@johnschuster1770]

You guys seem like so much fun. John from ARR Aurora Municipal, IL

[@alaskafan21]

Love Alaska.

[@FLY8MA]

WE LOVE ALASKA!

[@vkarabin]

Really enjoy your videos!!..wish I could have you as a flight instructor !!..

[@FLY8MA]

I'm glad you're enjoying the series!

[@vicrizzo1374]

Great videos! Keep up the good work!

[@FLY8MA]

Thanks Vic! Cheers!

[@deeeeeds]

I cannot get past how many seaplanes there are up there. It's unreal. I've always thought of seaplanes as a bit of a novelty before seeing these videos.

[@rupertp.rutzki4868]

I did take my first lesson the other day and LOVED it! Totally hooked. 1.2 Hours logged. Definitely going back next week. Hi Steph ;)

[@stephdachef]

Hi Rupert! Yep it’s an addiction, just grabs a hold of ya haha watch out!

[@oldtimeengineer26]

Nice well done

[@stephdachef]

Thanks for watching!

[@JorgeMartinez-bs7rw]

YBW, springbank, Calgary Canada. Hope to see you here man.

[@troyottosen8722]

Too bad you all didn’t get to visit and see more of Kodiak,and see all the remote bays and talk to some of the floatplane pilots there, if you can fly Kodiak,you can fly anywhere!

[@PaulRamondo_]

This is so sick - I’m hooked

[@mbickie]

G'day I'm Angus Buchan. I fly out of Benalla airport in Australia under my CFI. I am 13 years old and have 14.41 hours flight time. Thanks for the great videos

[@FLY8MA]

Keep up the hard work!!

[@DeanDike-zt6te]

On your journey be sure to stop in North Platte NE home of the very 1st lighted runway in the world!

[@edwinmedina7492]

I love your videos the are great keep posting! Im following you in both of your account!! If you go to the Caribbean let me know!!

[@FLY8MA]

We're hoping to add it to the list someday... Thanks for following our journey!

[@bbt95762]

@10:12 awesome! should have clicked the MIC for that!

[@kenbrownfield6584]

Nice video ! I enjoyed it.

[@stephdachef]

Thanks Ken!!

[@metalbird7776]

Jon you got the best intro

[@stephdachef]

Right?! I think so too

[@FLY8MA]

Thanks bud!

[@jefsimon]

Man I'm loving your videos, I did live in AK for 6 months and flew (helicopter) on glaciers and stuff, now I am taking fixed wing lessons, after being a helo pilot for 13 years, to go for my comm instr. I can only imagine what you saw on your way to FL (which I lived for 6 years as well). I'm taking lessons at KUXL, let me know if you ever close to here so I take you for a good burger. good job, blue skies

[@FLY8MA]

Thanks!!! Will do....should be out that way in 2020. Good luck on the fixed wing training 👍. Looking forward to when I can eventually get my rotor transition done!

[@jefsimon]

@@FLY8MA Cool brother, let me know if I can ever help, good luck with that it is a LOT of fun flying helicopters

[@OMEDFOY]

WOW!

[@stephdachef]

Yep.. no other words to describe it! Lol

[@MrShortcut70]

Great videos guys, awesome scenery and great flying. I was just wondering: Where do you put the dog in the C170? Does his/her box hide under all the bike gear?

[@stephdachef]

Thank you!! She sometimes goes loose on our laps but usually her carrier goes right behind my seat or on top of our gear in a secure place. She also wears her little mutt muffs! 😉

[@simcptmike]

Hey I just found this video thru your airline quit link. My home airport for the rest of 2018 is cyqu, then I'll be moving back home to base out of cyxx near Vancouver,bc, Canada

[@johnnysmith4514]

I always wanted to drive to Alaska, but looks like im gonna get the pilot license and fly :)

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Love It, Search Mission With A Drone! LMAO 😂 Thanks

[@1krr]

Nicest controller ever!

[@jjclayborn]

Wheres the ten thousand smokes video? It looks gorgeous.

[@MrJimgillnm]

If you guys make it to Santa Fe, hit me up !

[@FLY8MA]

Will do!!

[@garyainslie9115]

i wonder if steph feels like she has a CFI training her the whole time xD really enjoying this trip. would do it myself if i was in the same country!

[@JBK-w5u]

Harrisburg Raleigh Airport, Illinois!

[@FLY8MA]

Gotta get over there soon... Cheers!!

[@JBK-w5u]

FLY8MA Sweet! Have a safe flight! Can’t wait to meet you someday!

[@parksjord]

Very neat video,!!! If you ever fly through North Iowa, stop by KCCY Northeast Iowa Regional! I fly out of there most every weekend!

[@FLY8MA]

Hope to see ya there when the snow melts after this season!

[@chandradalal2819]

Love from india

[@Joey4420]

Bad no seat belt in the car. But the uphill landing wasn't bad. If you are ever in Ky, check out KSJS "Big Sandy Rgnl" the airport diagram claims 1.0% on runway 3, but it sure feels steeper.

[@Chris-hq7nl]

Eh, it's Alaska.

[@stephdachef]

At least we had seatbelts in the plane! lol Will have to check that airport out on our journey this winter. Definitely felt challenging to land on that runway in Kodiak for me but thanks for the kind words!

[@Joey4420]

You two did some amazing videos and landing is some very beautiful locations... thank you for sharing.

[@FLY8MA]

Sure thing! Hope you get to see it all in real life one day Joey!!!

[@Assassin1959]

LOL I noticed the same with the seatbelts... no go on car but a go on airplane, why?

[@CarlosDiaz-jw3xf]

awesome content! found a new subscriber

[@pilotryan1639]

KHWO specifically North Perry Central. Give us a visit.!

[@Chris-hq7nl]

Great video, again! What's life actually like up there? I've heard Alaska described as the last place on Earth comparable to the old American West.

[@stephdachef]

It is definitely different, feels like a different country at times. People are more in survival mode, and being practical about everything which is what I love about it. Also the vast natural beauty and just open land can't be beat.

[@troyottosen8722]

Christopher, life in Alaska? Priceless, no place compares, ask lower 48 pilots who fly it for the first time!

[@jenniferschoeman1093]

You should really come to RSA!!!

[@DustyWall]

Is there anything more Alaskan than closing a runway for moose?

[@Connor_Herman]

3:36 One of the most remote Walmarts in the US - so much so that the internet sent Pitbull to perform there in 2012.

[@rammstein1903]

cameras rarely do sunsets justice

[@FLY8MA]

Good cameras! But, ya, hard to capture those 3D colors!

[@stephdachef]

That sunset was just WOW lmao

[@monikagietl]

Have you been to Flying Cloud KFCM in Minnesota yet? Would love to meet you there!

[@FLY8MA]

Not yet, but maybe sometime in the future!

[@rdlez]

Jon & Steph, how many more video's are available after this #11 I've just watched? Be safe, Rich

[@FLY8MA]

Hey, if you go to the channel page you'll find the playlist with all 20+ and new ones come out about every week (or go to www.fly8ma.com/trip )

[@allentrembath]

Somerset, PA

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers!!

[@homerjay6159]

KDVt. Usually only as far as the aerobatic box and back.

[@MichaelVanHeemst]

Please make a stop at Scottsdale (KSDL)

[@FLY8MA]

Certainly will! Keep tabs on us, we should be there by November!

[@ajcamacho7194]

im AJ from wasilla Alaska and I fly out of wolf lake airport in wasilla and id love to meet you.

[@FLY8MA]

Hopefully sometime in the future! Cheers!!

[@macjohnson4326]

Where is the video on 10,000 smokes? Its missing.

[@danieldelacruz7305]

Come to MacArthur airport in Long Island or Republic airport

[@drewbricker730]

Man! I love KZbinrs that are a little cynical because…reality will screw you any chance it gets. Stay frosty and on your toes. I’ve learned that serving in the military, investing, jobs, universities, AVIATION SCHOOLS AND CAREERS….almost all of it is designed to bend you over and rape your essence. You gotta look out. Great channel and I found it by watching the video about quitting the regional airline job. Wonderful truth!

[@polifrone5]

Come visit our flight school. Century Air at KCDW.... I would be a please to have you!

[@ItsRaiden]

you should get lighter mountain bikes. makes it easier go up mountains 10/10 vids man

[@MidknightS0N]

WHERE DID VIDEO #8 GO?!?!?!?!

[@davecat1458]

John...your comments crack me up....!

[@stephdachef]

Try being in an airplane with him for hours and hours hahaha! He cracks me up too :)

[@Spatial_Computer]

Hey, I'm an engineer right next to Carson City, NV airport. I have been trying to finish my private pilot's license and have been demotivated by local instructors. It would be awesome if you came down to hang out, maybe helped me finish my only 9 hours or so I have left, so I can finally get over the hurdle. I would like to be a CFI too. My wife and I have a house next to the airport that we rent each room. You are welcome to stay. We get a bunch of future pilot's getting their light aircraft license that stay at our rental.

[@Anglico21146]

"wow"

[@FLY8MA]

I know right....wow..... lol....I just couldn't help myself when I was putting the edit together!

[@MrFriskyWhiskey]

BHX - Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK)

[@HRCISASKNK]

Saw your video on you quitting airlines. Get your helicopter add on and fly ems. You sleep most of the time and you get paid the Entire 12 hours whether you fly or not. 7 on 7 off and usually all the OT you want at 1.5 plus drive time, mileage and per dime. The company I have worked with for 18 years just raised starting pay (minimally qualified) is $82,000. That doesn’t include any geo modifiers or other incentives. I make over $1000 a day when I work on any of my 7 off, and I lay in bed and sleep usually a good part of the 12 hours. Job surly isn’t as entertaining as what you do and can see, but for $140,000 a year for 14 days a month, up to $200,000 if I want to work average of 4 of my 14 days off I’ll have to deal with the bored mess lol I’m airplane too and have a Mooney M20J. I got friends here who went and trying to get me to go with the airlines I’m like NA im good for now. Cool Job bro and I subscribed to help you with the channel.

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

I see your bird at PALH, I park my 180 at the gravel strip, if your looking for a wingman I’m always up disturbing the peace! N5250D

[@stephdachef]

Nice! 62delta and 50delta could tear it up! Headed back to anchorage today and will be there for a week before we start the trip. Should do some flying if there’s good wx the next few days.

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

Stephanie Blanchard I get off work on Wednesday at noon, you ever see those tugs down near the port of anchorage? I get to drive those, how do I get ahold of you guys? Should I drop by the hanger where you park and drop my info off?

[@stephdachef]

Oh cool message me on Instagram @tail.dragger

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

I’m not on the Instagram, shoot me a email: [e-mail]

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

Stephanie Blanchard heading out tomorrow for a few, you ever been to bold?

[@billgeier]

Home airport N12 - Lakewood NJ

[@muhammaddzariifmohammadhak7221]

Visit and fly in Singapore! I'm losing grip to my flying dream. Its too expensive to get the license (need to focus on family finances first) and the pilots in a particular airline that interviewed me, don't believe that I have passion to fly. Its heartbreaking.

[@FLY8MA]

Hopefully one day I can make it out! Don't let the dream die out, no matter how long it takes. You've got this!

[@johnathanmuncy841]

You are an inspiration. I would love to have you visit here in the Ozark Mountains In NW Arkansas/Missouri. Airport code is KHRO: Harrison, Arkansas

[@FLY8MA]

Hope to pass through early this winter in 2019!!! Merry Christmas!!!

[@dinethperera4676]

Srilanka international airport

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers!

[@megaheartproductions8182]

Fly to x58 Indiantown florida worlds longest grass runway

[@FLY8MA]

Hope to get there this winter!

[@jacquesgriffiths4745]

Airport EDDS

[@FLY8MA]

Cheers!!

[@henningdankorthsen5660]

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[@s.m.technologiesinternatio2955]

OPKC

[@leejones3388]

@7:58 Women sound MUCH CLEARER than men on the radio. Everything is clear and concise. I actually understood everything. With men I'm like wtf did you just say always rushing their words and shit. Blahblahblah Delta Charlie. No wonder women are becoming better at everything. They take their time. I'm sure that this woman is even a better pilot. Not because of her skills but probably because she takes her time & pays attention to detail & safety. Its a safety hazard to talk gibberish in the sky.

[@parkerpritchard8654]

KSYI

[@angeletsoler]

Good video, but for the sake of God, when riding bikes, put your helmet on!!

[@robertl2947]

Orf