Déjà Vu, Alaska - A Flying Short Film

Our simple but sacred tradition of making a short trip into the Alaska backcountry in early May continues... While we're at it, we join some local Cub drivers on the Knik river bars, fly some Cessnas into the Alaska range, and seek out some new spots to play. Just like last time, kinda. It all felt familiar, while it was happening. Maybe because... 170s in the Wrangells? • 170s in the Wrangells
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[@AN2Felllla]

I love the "hasn't been painted or washed since 1955" look of that 170. Something about it just really cool!

[@Aviation101]

I think this is the best aviation video I've ever seen on KZbin. Such amazing work, sir!

[@CorrectContrarian]

MrAviation101 sir you are correct. Ditto that 100%

[@BackcountryPilot]

Thanks!

[@Prairie7777]

I must concur. Awesome footage and what a fantastic place to fly, experience and explore. Can't wait to get back up there and get back into the outback flying!!!!! There's nothing better............PERIOD!!!

[@norrisjackson2136]

Aviation101 jday Kim,m I’m.

[@markstrain8989]

Oh, yeah!!!! hot 🔥 stuff here, boys !!!!

[@steveo1kinevo]

Outstanding video! The scenery, editing, narration. 10/10

[@BackcountryPilot]

steveo1kinevo thanks Steveo!

[@xX_Skraith_Xx]

This is torture to a pilot who hasn't been able to fly recently, but I can't stop watching! The little changes in the pitch of the engine, the wobbles in the wings, the sound of the plane touching down on the gravel, the motion of the Cubs going into a steep bank right after takeoff sets off a twinge in my gut. I can feel my stomach move with the planes, hear my instructor telling me to feel the airplane move through the seat of my pants like it was just earlier today. I can feel the vibrations of the engine as the RPMs change, feel that indescribable feeling when your wheels leave the ground. My hand subconsciously tightens like I'm pulling back on the stick, my leg muscles twitch like I've got rudder pedals under my feet. I can't help but smile as each scene sends memories springing to the forefront of my mind, of good times, scary times, learning times. I yearn to actually be there, to actually feel the plane in my gut. It makes me realize that flying is really what I'm meant to be doing. It's what I love, and I can't get enough.

[@kongxiong1422]

17 years in Alaska, I would like to start my passion in piloting, like I should of done so 12 years ago. This videos continues to give me hope that I can still do it. Thank you for a beautiful and inspiring film.

[@CanyonF]

have you done it yet?

[@howardhagan1398]

In 2001 I had the privilege of seeing exactly what these Alaskan Bush pilots could do. BEYOND AMAZING. I spent about 5 months outside Big Lake and was privileged enough to get a total of 8 hours of flying in myself. There are no better pilots on Earth than the ALASKAN BUSH PILOTS

[@lvwpy]

Just way better than any movie!

[@Jeensy99]

Gotta love Larry's landing technique to avoid gear damage lmao! Great Job :)

[@BrianBushRacing]

I've watched this video at least 10 times. More please!

[@matthewcirnigliaro9124]

I've watched your previous Alaska film at least 50 times. I thought that was the coolest video on all of KZbin. That is until I saw this one. Somehow you've raised the bar even further, and renewed my total infatuation with bush flying all over again. Phenomenal film!

[@zip7806]

YYYYEEEEESSSSS........ Great Job on the M.A.S.H. Theme song. MASH is what got me obsessed with Helicopters as a Child.

[@navalavi8er]

Hey 737 pilot here, flying out of Canada. I'm going back to flying the turboprop with everything going on with the COVID. Just came on here to get a break from the training. Jealous of what you all get to do. Love the tradition, keep it up gentlemen!

[@BackcountryPilot]

Well, consider that it's just a movie of footage from a short period of time, telling the story I want to be living. I returned home to my 2 kids and the grind as a software developer. Since having kids I fly about 25 hours per year. It sucks. At least you're in the cockpit!

[@theamerican383]

I loved the MASH theme song. killing it

[@jetlag410]

You have the BEST edits I’ve seen! Your narration’s are epic! Great job!

[@stickman3580]

Excellent video, thanks for producing it. Some trivia for you- N185SN once belonged to Steve and Norma Knopp of Pponk fame. We hauled fish with it out of King Salmon back in the 80s.

[@BackcountryPilot]

Wow, that IS cool. I'm sure Kyle is aware, but I had no idea.

[@TheWindigomonster]

20:00 the sound of that engine is so unbelievably cool

[@stevehutchesson1321]

Planes look like a ton of fun, the scenery is magic but the short take offs and landings early in the video were truly something.

[@conradclipper]

Stars of the Lid on the soundtrack to the subject I care most about in the world. You, sir, are a good person.

[@BackcountryPilot]

You have a good ear.

[@conradclipper]

@@BackcountryPilot Thanks! I'm a huge STOL fan and I've only just realised as I type this that Stars Of The Lid = STOL... almost ;) More importantly: beautiful film mate, thank you. Inspiring to a learner like me.

[@vol222nuit]

When I was a kid I dreamed of flying fast jets, as a young adult I dreamed of flying big jets. Now that I'm over 50, aviation paradise is in Alaska, and you bush pilots are elected. You practice one of the 2 purest forms of aviation, the other is the one I practice: mountain gliding ... Thank you for sharing this with us, your images are absolutely superb. You have a lot of talent. Friendly greetings from France.

[@FLY8MA]

absolutely love it!

[@scotabot7826]

Wow, That blue and white 170B is stunning. That guys panel tells me all I need to know about the rest of the airframe!!!!

[@robertbraun7155]

I love seeing these older planes that are still to this day the best for that type of flying and still being maintained and used for what they were meant for..

[@FalconImagery]

Absolutely love the sights and sounds, and narration, of this video. The C-185 engine sounds peacefully haunting in the serene beauty and backdrop of the Rohn airstrip.

[@wallybrown9509]

Now this is a high quality backcountry flying video. Finally!

[@RobinDChrisChurch]

Beautiful photography!

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Excellent video. Very well put together. It gave me some ideas for my videos. Thanks

[@me109av8r]

This is beauty on so many levels. Thank you so much for bringing it to us.

[@the_crazy_airman]

The quality of the filming as well as the piloting skills are just fantastic!

[@TheWindigomonster]

Bush flying and trifonic! I would’ve waited twice as long for this beauty and still been satisfied

[@BackcountryPilot]

TheWindigomonster good ear...good taste!

[@Dan737MASTER]

I waited in anticipation. I was not disappointed. Thoroughly enjoyed every second of this. Easily the best work I’ve seen from you, and you just keep getting better man! Great job.

[@13knots52]

Great video 😊💯

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

holy hell the cinematography in this is absolutely insane!

[@manuelsantana8183]

I am a Pilot from Brazil and this is one of the best aviation videos I have ever seen! The quality is fantastic! Good job!

[@bobgillis1137]

Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing !

[@Mike7478F]

Neat bud. A far cry from the maddening crowd. Looks magic.

[@wingnutzster]

The best and most sincere aviation production I have ever seen! That's all

[@martinmalone9181]

Excellent. Everything!!

[@SteeveohRising]

Stunning film. I'm a fan of all your aviation films, but Déjà Vu, Alaska may be a favorite for a long time. Thanks for taking us along.

[@alexyap7323]

Very very nice video. Thanks for sharing.

[@davidcolon7781]

Love the C-185 sky wagon sound during take off

[@marksmith402]

Just Fantastic!! Thank You!

[@justinparker7795]

your films are priceless! need more, please

[@minkorrh]

Wow! Awesome short landing and takeoff. Cool.

[@StevenCornfield]

Nothing like flying over Alaska. Flew for the first time over Homer and this video took me back. Great film!

[@mikem720]

Stars of the Lid ! RFDM

[@tripslip38]

Good ear.

[@mattdavis6769]

That highcountry is a beast !!!

[@djvectrex]

So beautiful and awesome, well done!! What can be better than that? Those birds are incredible, the STOL's wow!! Thank you for this amazing video, keep them coming! Safe skies!

[@OscarMStories]

speechless...what a work of art!

[@rushlogue]

I have been anticipating this video for what seems like forever. Thank you for delivering

[@RADIOACTIVEBUNY]

Studying for my ratings now, then I'm going up there to fly in the bush. I'm so excited.

[@AN2Felllla]

I’ve rewatched this video at least 5 times It’s beautiful ❤️

[@QuixoteDreamPool]

Completly amazing!!!!

[@jalbert222]

GREAT video...and the first video I've watched in a few years with the proper use of music! Well done.

[@photo_rohan]

The sound of Kyle's skywagon is truly something incredible. Love this video!

[@andreypredelsky7295]

It was a great pleasure for me! Thanks so much.

[@gertrudebartlet505]

Beautiful edit. Thanks for sharing your art with us.

[@BackcountryPilot]

Gertrude Bartlet where the hell have you been?

[@AlaskanJaspers]

Some great days of flying! Awesome

[@79-airtime]

This is incredible :O

[@runsky-lecieldelareunion344]

OMG, it’s a masterpiece of video editing. You‘ve done à really great job, congrats !!!

[@sssigsauer2266]

Some of the best scenery I’ve seen on KZbin, some beautiful planes and flying in the video too. Put all these things together and you have a video that brings a tear to your eye. Cause your not there but still get to see it. Or could be just me.

[@troyottosen8722]

As, so true I live here and have flown with some great Alaskan pilots, no place compares to Alaska flying, simple!!!

[@mattJsy1]

This film gets 11 out of 10! Simply amazing footage and superb narration. Will definitely be watching over and over. Good work! 👍🏼

[@gotminnam]

Amazing video. Transcending beautiful

[@paulve6345]

One of the most beautiful aviation videos on KZbin. Beautiful drone shots. Beautiful locations. Just awesome. Keep doing!

[@albertogarciaarango2411]

The best of the general aviation. Thanks

[@chrismate2805]

Awsome videos.

[@jamesrobbie2869]

Ive watched the whole thing 4 times since it came out, I love it...14:35 no "F" given

[@QFSAviation]

This is the coolest video on Youtue. great work

[@chriscusick6551]

I'm privileged to have been able to watch this extraordinary video.

[@ikay2102]

Very interesting film. Just plain country. Awesome.

[@apergiel]

Low and slow love it! I especially liked the scene of the cessna holding 30 feet short of the active 2-track gravel runway(20' wide?) that was pointed at a very large immovable mountain......and that sketchy punk blue paint scheme.

[@jasonsneed3179]

Nice video, got to hangout with Ron last year in Alaska, great guy.

[@0CAPT0]

Great video! I am an airline pilot，but i love bush planes, you guys are great! That's the real pilots, to explore the nature, the world, then you will find yourself in it.

[@justinsquire4212]

Well done, produced & edited guys!..One of the best I've seen.

[@Cherokee140Pilot]

Amazing sights and sounds of Back Country Flying. Very inspiring!

[@markbanks3319]

Nice job Zane.

[@chrismuir4697]

Amazing footage, fantastic job at an amazing area. The M.A.S.H. scene killed me though, you guys rock!

[@SpainCub]

Great production Zzz! Dying of envy...

[@robfraley4210]

Excellent piece of work. 👍 I liked the 2nd piece best, probably because I use to have a Nice Blue & white 1952 C-170B.... 😃

[@bengriffith9347]

Fantastic film. These guys are great pilots.

[@beargrylles2185]

Magnificent flying and videography. I doubt there is any better aviation than Alaskan bush flying. I watch in envy from the United Kingdom wondering how i can get myself a plane and experience such a thing.

[@fredstork]

There is a reason why I have listed you under "Meet the masters" on my channel page... And I did the before this masterpiece ! Absolutely fantastic!

[@wilbuzllf5057]

This is pure beauty, well done to all of you and well done for the superb filming and editing! /Rasmus

[@kevina8172]

very nice! this coming from a guy who has been flying Knik for 40 plus years (back yard)

[@jeffslaven]

You guys are serious superstars!

[@nickmermuys]

Always look forward to every video you make! Excellent job!

[@mikestone9129]

A really nice video. The narration was just right. Not to much, not to little. Great job.

[@anthonybryantmedia]

Stunning. Beautifully filmed

[@theependleton]

Mesmerized this is beautiful

[@michaeljurasek]

This video was brilliant. You've masterfully captured aviation and Alaskan landscape. I also really appreciated your aviation filmography. Well done! - Lifelong Alaskan and aviation nerd.

[@47EZ_DRIVER]

Deserves more recognition

[@AaronRobertson]

Awesome, love the video to continue the stoke.

[@johngjacobi]

Haha I was 1000k thumbs up :) Great video production as always from BP keep them coming !!

[@henryvu3872]

New experience about fly thanks to Backcountry Pilot, great video, i want more video LOL

[@angelreading5098]

Great work to everyone involved in producing this excellent video,you really feel part of the adventure taking place,life is for living and living it you are !

[@paulwhite3422]

I LOVE it! One day... love the Mash scene

[@bbgun061]

Wonderful film! As a pilot from the opposite side of the continent, (FL) this makes me want to find some mountains!

[@k3nfr0st39]

Come to Alaska, just be warned you may never want to leave 😁

[@Ottonic6]

Planes that take off and land in the shortest time. Amazing!

[@TirolCub]

... awesome footage, very cool Taildragger flying and skills ...

[@iesikhaty]

Such fine work, what a treat it is to watch your short films.

[@RustyCoon]

Absolutely fantastic! What fun.. 🤙🏼