Alaska Backcountry Landing - Cessna 172 | Alaska: Part 3

This flight was all new stuff to me. Surrounded by mountains, dodging weather, dealing with winds AND a short strip. I have a lot to learn! Welcome to Part 3.
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[@milesy35]

That "Clear" shout just doesn't get old, laugh every time.

[@57eleven1]

Milesy Kins I have to agree! Every time! Lol 😝

[@Keys879]

Every pilot should have a unique and identifiable Clear Shout! I always accentuate the end "Cleea-AIR!!!" haha, they all know its me...

[@boogerwood]

“When are people going to get sick of footage of glaciers.” Never. I’ll never get tired of any of this footage.

[@steveo1kinevo]

Beautiful area to fly! Two thumbs up!

[@JohnMGreiner]

Went to Talkeetna today and back to Palmer, less smoky today. Can’t get used to the long days, lol, need a cave to crawl in to get deep sleep. Thanks for sharing as always!

[@angleofattack]

Yeah, that wind is helping push it away from the valleys.

[@JohnMGreiner]

Angle of Attack where are you normally based out of? Hung out for a bit at PAAQ and talked to Don Hammond with Fly Around Alaska.

[@jcturner3]

I had a flight instructor years ago who was an avid golfer. He used to yell, "FORE!" Cracked me up every time...

[@freedom4u18]

Well I’m on 18 hrs of private pilot training and still struggling with landings in wind.. I’m not saying I’m happy that you misjudged your approach, but happy to see it could happen to a season pilot like yourself.. I learn so much off your videos..( it’s the little things) that help me out recognizing situations!! Thank you for a great video..

[@skyegarou]

Really humbling to see you still learning things with more than 1000tt in GA and sharing the process with all of us.

[@alexanderdeleon6696]

Even though I've lived here my whole life, you don't get to see this beauty every day. I'm so excited that you did this awesome adventure to Alaska and getting this great footage.

[@angleofattack]

It was a real pleasure having him up here!

[@alexanderdeleon6696]

@@angleofattack His reaction to the daylight up here is the best

[@bagels377]

Awesome video Josh! I passed my commercial and instrument checkrides this weekend!

[@CaptainAviation__]

Matthew Gut wow!! Congratulations 🎉🎈🍾

[@janetsabers4965]

Congratulations enjoy your flying time

[@MannySingh]

That is awesome

[@angleofattack]

Congrats!

[@TheBarnem13]

Congrats man

[@ArcticMayhem]

Early in my flying experience I tried to land at Quartz Creek in my C150. The winds there are really weird and I did the exact same approach. The x-wind on final turned to a tailwind on short final as the wind made the corner up the valley. I found myself fast and high with all the flaps out. I went to do a go-around and nearly didn't make it over the trees, and then had to deal with the rising terrain. I learned a lot that day, mainly that you should always consider your options if a go-around becomes necessary. I usually land the other way now, towards the lake, to give myself more room to climb. Unless it is a strong wind towards the lake, but with the windsock tucked down below the trees, it's hard to tell what the wind is actually doing.

[@angleofattack]

That's a good idea to always land toward the lake. Never really considered that.

[@michaelramey469]

Three years later and we’re still not getting tired of the glaciers. Love when you guys get together.

[@FallLineJP]

“He’ll be back to pick us up tomorrow” **Alaskan weather has entered the chat** Beautifully filmed and nice flying! Thanks so much for sharing these, really enjoying going through the whole AK series

[@nathanielgirma8265]

Dude, I'm about to start training and all your videos are very comfortable proof that safe flying exists and is very doable. Thanks mate!

[@elkabong6429]

The iridescence of that river is incredible. What views, Josh! Great stuff.

[@wraith8698]

Hey man, I work at Talkeetna Flight Service and talked to you guys on the way out of TKA on your way up to Nenana. Great video series! Loved the drone footage at Don’s place in part one.

[@angleofattack]

Mike Dickinson No way! That’s awesome! Would be great to link up next time we’re there. Thanks for the awesome help! Did you know it was us?

[@Aviation101]

That is AWESOME!

[@wraith8698]

I didn’t know the first time you were in, but after part one posted it showed up in my recommended feed. KZbin’s algorithms are dialed in apparently. The N-number jumped out at me while I was watching. That tail-heavy 172 is pretty distinctive too. Stop by the FSS next time your in town! Filming inside the building isn’t allowed without prior approval, but I’d be happy to give you the nickel tour and buy you a root beer in town.

[@commonsensejones9979]

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I can stand much more of this. I'm Texan and learned to fly in Texas, but now I live in Alabama. I can't really complain since I have a wonderful 80 acre place with a mountain top runway to land my Maule on, but doggit I'm chomping at the bit to make it to Alaska. I'm just totally jealous. Oh, and as long as I'm dreaming, I want to be young again too.

[@matthewatchley8252]

I was born in Fairbanks, and grew up in Nenana. To this day I still find it so entertaining when I see the small town of Nenana. I'm looking to get into GA myself and follow my grandfather's footsteps as he flew thousands of hours between Nenana, Bethel, and Tanana! I'm loving the content Aviation101 and Angle of Attack

[@nz_planespotter4013]

This should be a tv series! It is awesome. It is my dream to fly around Alaska one day

[@vaughnalston3009]

I haven't seen Josh think that much during a landing since Chicago O'hare. Way to push through and count on your skills as a pilot. Those clouds, mountains and winds had to make it hard to get a feel of the aircraft. Great Job !!!

[@scottmaschino1927]

One of the things I really like about your vids is your explanations. You cover a lot of info, and you are fast to point out your mistakes instead of glossing over them, or not mentioning them at all. One part of learning and improving on our abilities is facing our mistakes, owning them, and finding the grain of knowledge to help us improve and avoid the same in the future. I think you do that quite well.

[@johnsteichen5239]

I landed at quartz creek back in 2012 with my grandson. Flew there from LL22 in Illinois all the way up the Alaska byway. Great gravel strip and a good week of salmon fishing. Fond memory.

[@johnbolin7098]

We're our own worst critic when talking about our own landings. I also tend to come in a little high and fast for the same reasons you did when the wind is jumpy. Chris was so calm while offering little hints to help you along. You compared the landing to an airport in central Texas. Lago Vista perhaps ?

[@terryrutherford2114]

What I found awesome about this video...You, Josh, admitting to making mistakes having some doubt and learning from them. That is what we should all do. I feel you are a very accomplished pilot, even more so now. Great Vlog, looking forward to the rest of this expedition! Thanks!

[@joecritch143]

Josh you nailed it!

[@soumyadippramanik200]

I can never get enough of Chris's 'CLEAR!'

[@brandonlabatt2743]

love you Josh...have fun! when you were landing I was like OMG to much but you did it and acknowledged it.

[@elunico13]

Not only was that runway forgiving, but your friend was very forgiving of your flying on final. Nice job Josh. I bet it feels good to fly in Alaska and take off those training wheels lol. Very unforgiving terrain. You did well.

[@tpittockful]

Wow absolutely love those glaciers.

[@angleofattack]

More where that came from.

[@tpittockful]

@@angleofattack I have been up there. Visited JBER saw lots of f22s on flight deck of c17. Drove out to Whittier and Alieska Denali climbed a glacier. Yes I need to go back.

[@thegeek3348]

that water analogy was really insightful.

[@melintexas4506]

Once again Josh, your videos are beyond compare. Thanks for allowing all of us non active pilots to relive the most enjoyable pastime in the world. I thank you!

[@j.tylerstublen2633]

Awesome video Sir! Thanks again for being a solid content creator. Thank you to the gentleman in the right seat as well. It was cool as hell that you nailed the soft field landing but still pushed yourself to do it better the next time around.

[@angleofattack]

Much more to come on that front! He got a real hang of it by the time it was all said and done.

[@channingburton7476]

One of the reasons Paragliding training gives you excellent skills in reading Ridge Lift. Very Nice, Very Nice

[@Will2FlyHigh]

Boyz... Absolutely loving this series! In part because of watching you two, I am getting my PPL, should be done in about 3 weeks. Also, was in AK last fall and loved it. Keep doing what you do, absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to go up and fly AK. Chris, you may be hearing from me!

[@cq7415]

Some good glacier footage. You put this together beautifully with your editing. Thanks for sharing.

[@walk4718]

You have definitely raised your videography skills to the next level. This is as good as as Smithsonian! Great job.

[@angelreading5098]

Really good video,you can see how pilots get into trouble so close to that terrain in bad weather,excellent instructor with sound advice.

[@AkPacerPilot]

Awesome Josh, quartz creek is a fun one to land at, most definitely different than your Texas asphalt strips... :-)

[@alisaleh7925]

I can't wait to start flight school in September. Keeping me excited here Josh!

[@angleofattack]

Good luck!

[@donaldsmith3048]

I can't talk for others but I love to see all the things shown of the things on the ground. I love the flying and the things that can be seen. I can't fly myself so I watch videos of the ones that can and video it. THANK YOU FOR THE WORK YOU DO TO LET ME SEE WHAT I COULD NOT SEE WITHOUT YOUR VIDEOS!

[@alankroit]

I was so nervous, just watching. I had to keep reminding myself that you must have survived ok, since you posted the video. Fantastic scenery too.

[@ST-jz7zz]

Love how you guys are so humble in teaching each other

[@Tan_AK]

Moving to alaska from Colorado in 7 days!! So stoked to get up there and do this. Doing my instrument and commercial up in anchorage at UAA

[@brianm9223]

i feel like after an experience like this, life is complete, its just so beautiful. thanks for making the series, great job

[@angleofattack]

It's like a drug, actually. You just want more.

[@ohwantingto]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks Josh!

[@yeagermcbipper9008]

I more impressed @20:00 full flap retraction in less than a second????!!!!??? In a 172 I'm used to hearing that motor grind for a good 10 seconds.

[@chadpollman7970]

Early models of the 172 have manual flaps (lever is between the seats, I think). IIRC, electric flaps were introduced on the 172F model, and pre-selectable flap control on the 172N model.

[@Will2FlyHigh]

Chris - You look soooo tired, so squinty-eyed. Hilarious! Gotta love those long Alaska summer days.

[@nicholasdesantis7989]

This is your best series yet!

[@buckshot704]

“...any landing you can walk away from...” Great video! Always learning; no doubt a very unique, and challenging aviation environment. 😎👍

[@tjbrown333]

What drone do you use? Awesome videos man. Not sure which I like more compared to the Sedona/Grand Canyon videos. Also, thanks for tuning me into Angle of Attack’s channel!

[@ronaldchampagne9744]

Great job showing the conditions up north and showing the great looking country side. Still like living in Texas.

[@ozziepilot2899]

Great video, spectacular scenery, Chris is so lucky to have that as a back yard so to speak.

[@sebastiandeacha434]

You inspired me into flying

[@marshallsmith5496]

Cleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikev.6665]

Another great video! Especially like that landing at Quartz Creek with those ever changing winds. I was up there fishing back in 2001 and loved that area, but to see it from above gives me an even greater appreciation for such! Keep up the great "work" and safe travels!

[@andrewmackaybryan]

Sensational. This is a very different type of flying than we are used to seeing. Really interesting.

[@cmterodrigues8838]

Crazy Place!!! Beautiful!!!

[@equals3forum]

Coming from Colorado, I can def say that this video starts to show how tricky and scary mountain flying can be at times! Luckily it looks like they had density altitude on their side this time though!

[@angleofattack]

Yeah, no density altitude issues here at all.

[@michaelstern1945]

Amazing scenery great video.

[@dak2005vn]

Great content, fun watching you two together. Can’t wait for part 4 and 5.

[@shaneharden4757]

Great flight!

[@leatherwoodjay]

Typical awesome! Looking forward to next Monday!

[@DavidReese2ndA]

No! I'm great full to get to see Alaska! Even this way! It's real without Bias!

[@JeradBradley]

Beautiful work, as usual, Josh. Your videos inspire me to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a pilot and recent developments at my current job mean that it may be possible sooner than I anticipated. Keep up the good work.

[@dan7446]

Yet another amazing video, Josh! Flying in Alaska is beautiful and the way you capture it is even more so. Thanks!

[@Jim_Austin]

I’m enjoying watching these episodes and seeing the scenery but I have no desire to fly there in that kind of situation myself.

[@deebeeisme]

I made that " CCCLLLEEEAAARR !!! " into my phone's ringtone. It clears the room every time.

[@HIllCarver]

What an awesome series! So glad we get to experience this vicariously :) keep em coming!

[@dajilus2410]

so good! Feel like I'm on the adventure with you all.

[@gustavomedina8840]

Amazing video Josh. Keep going. I will Be waiting for the next one. Greets from México.

[@ETraylor3]

One of your best videos!! Thanks for sharing it!!

[@billnicholson2470]

Beautiful video.

[@keithcope8113]

Great video as always that landing was giving me sweaty palms lol see in the next one dont feed the bears and stay safe

[@TWCHHK]

Really love this series. Flying around in Alaska has been on my bucket list since I started flying myself and your videos have just made that desire even stronger. Not sure when I'll be able to go there. Till then, I'm stuck in Switzerland. Should you ever be passing by Switzerland, do not hesitate in letting me know if you'd like to get around our beautiful fields and mountains. :-) Cheers from LSMF.

[@musiccylinderK6]

Alaska must be amazing to fly around, but the Swiss-Italian and Swiss-French Alps are surely fantastic to fly around as well! Man, that sounds amazing :) I've studied in Switzerland these last 2+ years and I am getting the flying bug by watching these videos. I'm sure "Swiss-flying" is fantastic as well, I've just subbed to your channel following this comment and will check your videos out!!

[@TWCHHK]

@@musiccylinderK6 That's very kind of you. Flying is really fun and diverse here! I'm currently busy with my mep/ir so there are currently no videos on their way on my channel, but you may find me on IG: swissguyflying There are updates and photos from my flights there. :-) Cheers mate!

[@donjones1203]

Great Video and experience for all! Thanks

[@kamiltamiola2066]

Well done Josh! Awesome landing! Greetings from the Italian Alps. We also have bizzare wind conditions here.

[@CyrilDeretz]

Another one of your awesome videos Josh

[@williamsaba]

Dude! living the dream; and you were to hard on yourself with that landing and approach it looked good 👍 👌

[@AusFlightSimmer]

Another great video!!!!

[@budowens6478]

Great scenery, you did make me a little nervous on final to touch down, airplane wanted to keep on flying. Great job!!!

[@sksupply]

Think I would have hopped out of the airplane with the seat attached to my rear. Never flown an approach like that either. Good stuff.

[@StrikerFin]

Love the soundtrack

[@ikebush2333]

Awesome video josh you should fly up to Fairbanks Alaska man it’s beautiful as well

[@angleofattack]

We did end up going that direction, but stopped in Nenana on our way to Bettles.

[@bustermcmahan8493]

Great video Josh! Wonderful adventure, wish I could join you! Keep it up, and the planes too!!!

[@bobshaw4063]

Great job landing Josh . I wasn't the least bit nervous how about you ? I sure wish I could go flying with you . What gorgeous scenery .

[@bobshaw4063]

Josh how did Chris and you meet each other living so far from him in Alaska and you living in Texas ?

[@angleofattack]

@@bobshaw4063 We are both pretty active in the community, and have met a handful of times at trade shows and such. We also collaborated on the Key West trip.

[@bobshaw4063]

@@angleofattack AH OK I didn't know that . I love your beautiful home state . I was up there decades ago on a one way cruise up the inland passage from Vancoucer , BC to Seward , Alaska . The ports of call were Juneau , Ketchican & Sitka . In Ketchican my small group of 9 & I we flew on a float plane thru the Misty Fjords from the dock in Ketchican Harbor . During the flight the Pilot landed the plane in a mountain top lake which was awesome . He got out & stood on one of the pontoons to eat his lunch . I got out also with him and stood next to him and took a lot of pictures .

[@alexaggie]

Just like landing at Lago Vista!

[@TheBarnem13]

Meh you seen one glacier you Senn em all Kidding great footage Josh keep it coming

[@felsenpanzer]

Unreal video work. Great job and thanks for taking us along. CLEAR!

[@Thrust-Set-Simulations]

I landed at Quartz Creek in xPlane recently 🤣 not the same of course but very fun, especially with real time weather.

[@goprocreations1977]

Wow....Just WoW!!!

[@aitke12]

Amazing flying!!!

[@aprhe]

Windward is where the wind is coming FROM so in the case where you were on the downwind upslope of the canyon into Quartz Creek where the air was rising you're actually on the leeward side!

[@erickstiner1668]

Amazing series.....

[@Jimmypagesgreat]

Unbelievably awesome

[@steez5827]

Can’t wait for the next part. I also passed my ppl checkride the other day 😁😁

[@HiTechRob]

Chris Palmer... "Throttle On!" is no longer your thing... It's CLEEEAAAAARRRR! (in my best pirate voice) lol!!

[@angleofattack]

HAHAHA!

[@angelreading5098]

CLEEEAAARRRRRRRRR...PROP ! dont forget that prop,lets keep it traditional.

[@chadpollman7970]

If only we could get Chris to do voiceovers for AWOS. How awesome it would be to tune in and hear, “...CLEEEAAARRRR ... below 1-2 thousand...” 😄👍

[@pilotnishantdesai9312]

Amazing video thanks:) breathtaking views and interesting mountain flying experience:)

[@eaglefly2675]

Another great wonderful video. Great Job josh.

[@CaptainAviation__]

I love this series soooo much!!

[@lostinasia25]

Don't think its possible to take a bad photograph in Alaska. Really think its your best video yet ☺

[@andrews640]

So good.

[@FlightBrothersFT]

Thanks for sharing this experience with us! What an amazing series you’ve put together. It inspired our simulated re-creation in XPlane 11. We live streamed it the other day and I hope you don’t mind, we shared it with our viewers. Don’t want to end up getting kicked off so I won’t post the link here, but we sent it out to you on Twitter. Thanks again!

[@donemory7459]

Beautiful flight! Thanks Josh! Don :-)