Bushplanes in ALASKA

[@ibgarrett]

I personally appreciate the environmentalist message of "leave no trace" when camping in the back country. It's so critical for preservation of our wilderness.

[@robertmchugh4639]

Yes!

[@OshoLee]

same as eating meat

[@Veldtian1]

meanwhile every country in Asia flushes all of their sewerage and city stormwater straight into the Pacific and nobody calls them out on it, but it's still a nice thing that picnicers don't leave beer bottles around their campsites.

[@samuel-nq6he]

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[@n70199]

Too awesome. Amanda and I were the ones who donated the Delorme Gazetteer to the Peavine cabin. Glad it made it into the video!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Thanks for putting it there!

[@ClearedAsFiled]

Im 70 yrs old, hold an ASEL PPL / IR and if my health was better, i would relocate from Michigan to Alaska just to get your flight instruction .....all you vids are GREAT..❤

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

I did my flight training in and around Ann Arbor. We all now have another crew member from the west side / UP. We love Michigan!

[@DR-999]

Living in the UK....one can only dream of being able to have this kind of flying freedom....incredible adventures !!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

We'd love to see you here in Alaska!

[@itsmelukek5409]

Hi FLY8MA, I wanted to thank you for making the virtual flight lesson videos (that playlist on your channel that had like 120 videos or something on becoming a pilot) because a year ago I started watching those videos and it got me into the idea of flight and flying. Because of those videos, when U did start my flight lessons, I was able to excel in a way I wouldn’t have if I had not watched the videos. I’m now flying from takeoff to landing (with my instructor in the right seat). Thank you!

[@ashsmitty2244]

That 170 is gorgeous.

[@christophers5664]

Excellent video! You're not a hippie for talking about preserving wilderness. As capitalist, hunter, pilot, and freedom-loving American I agree with you. Former U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt who was a great conservationist would also have likely agreed with you. It's important to preserve nature. We go into nature to see the natural environment, not the environment shaped by humans. If we wanted to see the environment shaped by humans we'd visit the city.

[@sqwk2559]

Little temporary tire tracks bad, permanent visible strips seen from miles away, meh!

[@JohnBichler-yf5ls]

@@sqwk2559 1:20

[@S.s.s_88]

right about leaving garbage behind and etc but i woudnt worry too much about tires tracks in mud thats a bit of over kill thinking lol but great bedio thanks for shareing

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Fantastic video!!! Loved the drone work and just about everything else in it. Thanks for taking us along. 👍

[@SmittySmithsonite]

52:09 to 52:18 - best aviation shot EVER!! That was awesome! This was AMAZING!! I'd love to do this some day, but the chances of that are pretty slim. Your video quality and zoom placement were dead-on PERFECTION! Felt like I was right there. What a great production! Thanks for the effort in bringing this to all of us! MUCH appreciated!! WOW!!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Come on up to Alaska and fly with us!

[@SmittySmithsonite]

@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 - Hopefully some day! Thanks for the invite! 👍🍻

[@MissileDef]

exactly!

[@verabolton]

Thank you for taking me to my dream place: Alaska. I don't think I'll ever get there but never stop dreaming 🥰

[@papylolo34]

Très beau voyage, vous avez une chance incroyable d'avoir cette liberté. Merci pour le rêve.

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

Alaska is such an amazing place for bushplane adventures! The vast, wild landscapes there provide the perfect backdrop for these rugged and versatile aircraft. Bushplanes are essential for accessing remote areas in Alaska, and it's incredible how pilots navigate through challenging terrains and weather conditions. It's always exciting to think about the blend of skill, adventure, and the sheer beauty of nature that bushplane flights in Alaska encompass. Flying over the stunning Alaskan wilderness must be an absolutely breathtaking experience! 🛩🌲🏔

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

its certainly is

[@FlyingDarkLord]

Watched from start to finish and loved every minute! 😊👍🏻

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Thank you so much 😀

[@bewbs249]

I like the kombucha beverage choice at 53:54. Oh the flying and stuff was cool too haha

[@stevegordenier2104]

Enjoyed your video tour. You were wise to be concerned about bears at Orange Hill. My dad I sheep hunted in there back in the 70s before the park was created. We were with a guide who had set up a base camp near there. A grizzly completely destroyed all 4 tents and everything in them. All the food was canned, but that didn't make any difference. I was quite surprised to see how far Nabesna Glacier has receded in the past half century. But a lot of fun to see it again.

[@allen480]

Bummer, but did the bears have help from Alaska Bigfoots?

[@Will2FlyHigh]

John - Love the video. One comment: in the middle of your lecture about leaving no trace, which I agree with, the video shows you (at around the 28-29 minute mark) splitting wood with an axe on the nice wood bench. Seems highly likely to damage the bench doing that. Maybe split the wood on the ground next time and leave no trace on the campsite “furniture” as well as the environment.

[@danielblanchard5768]

Love this video!!!! The way se carries the dog, so funny.

[@tailwheelflier]

I agree with not leaving trash,

[@Imageartsc]

What a great video. Can't wait to get into my plane and go flying into some grass strips tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

The Peavine Packer Elf!!!! She really exists!!!!

[@thefamilythatfliestogether]

Wow, what a great video! From the epic scenery shot on multiple cameras on the airplane, planning advise, specific location advice, video editing to panoramic drone shots there is so much to like in this video! I enjoyed every moment! Thank you for taking the time to drag all of the camera equipment along and edit the video so that we can all enjoy!

[@ClearedAsFiled]

As soon as I win the lottery, I will be right up there to fly with you....until then I am marooned in Michigan! !!

[@oystercatcher943]

Wow! Amazing sights, and amazing bush flying. I went on a Trek America tour from the UK for 3 weeks in Alaska 30 years ago, including visiting St. Elias/Wrangells. It was great to bring back those memories which stay with me today. It was fanastic to see those huge flat valleys with braided rivers and see the big country absolutely dominate the tiny sparse human beings within it. On that trip I got the feeling how the landscape can go on forever and cares not a jot about whether a human has seen or walked it in. I got that feeling of true wilderness and would love to go back and hike there again.

[@ildarmingazov2304]

Lovely video! Alaska so far far away from me. But in Kazakhstan so many fantastic seeing and my dream fly over it with my paramotor.

[@justindyster7073]

Awesome video! Can’t wait one day to do that in my Bearhawk 4 Place!

[@TerribleFire]

Cannot believe how few views this has.. this is YT gold.

[@donemory7459]

Step & Jon thank you for such an awesome adventure in Alaska! We sure have missed you guys these past months from your flying adventures up north! Again thank you for sharing such a magnificent flying experience! We look forward to other adventures. :-) Don/NE Ohio

[@Tatanasty813]

Are you saying I couldn’t land a zenith or an nx cub at those same locations? Sir?

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Some you can and some you cannot

[@tailwheelflier]

How about an aggressive slip instead of step stalling it?

[@justjon907]

I've been in the mountains in Alaska for years and years. I 100% partake in leave no trace. But I'm still taking a moose shed if I find one. 😂😂😂

[@vv-cv6ud]

Very relaxing and calming video This really urge me to start flying again.. thanks

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

You should!

[@vv-cv6ud]

@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 I lost hope and motivation

[@pappybo49]

Look 👀 like fun 🤩 times ahead!!

[@icare7151]

❤️it! I am all in!

[@planefuel]

Pretty great video. Need more Alaskan park content. Btw, why was your prop stopped at 47:00?

[@gregwatruba4541]

Gas savings mode.

[@abvgat]

In Russia, the situation with cabin is somewhat different :)

[@abvgat]

What cameras do you use?

[@jeremykemp3782]

ALWAYS uphill landing, unless you got a mean tail wind.. great video tho

[@Coughtry]

Lake hood. The world’s longes one way taxi

[@stevepeacock2237]

great video guys! Would love to tag along one day

[@kimlenssens3158]

Stunning! Nicely done, thx for sharing!

[@halhirsch3606]

Very well gone, happy flying, Hal.

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

It's a beautiful place out there!

[@flywithusMSFS]

This is a dream! This video makes me so happy! Wow guys, absolutely awesome!!! I am beginning my pilot license next year for this exact reason!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Best of luck!

[@DemoMus]

Amazing video work - and the drone shots are superb!

[@JaredJurk]

Great video! Thank you for highlighting the stewardship aspect of flying in the Wrangells!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@friendoftellus5741]

Nice trip ! Thank you for sharing it with us ! 😊😊😊

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jimsukut7578]

I must say your attitude and vision fr. Future is stellar keep up grt videios thx jim

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

thanks jim!

[@Svenne_Kloppe]

Thanks for your great videos. Now I know where to go or fly when i visit Alaska😊

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

It's a beautiful place!

[@tailwheelflier]

I just saw you leave tracks,,,,,,,

[@HowToGetToHeaven]

Some GREAT footage. Thanks for sharing it!

[@CuTiCuTeo123]

FLY8MA, I've learned a lot from watching all of your videos. Thank you very much. You're great. Happy Flying

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad to hear that!

[@CuTiCuTeo123]

Thank very much, again@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199

[@abvgat]

Hello. Advise where and what kind of aircraft to buy in order to fly as part of 2 people far into the mountains. The flight range is important in bad weather conditions. Need an inexpensive used aircraft. I live in Siberia in Russia. Our conditions are pretty harsh. What would be the cost of such an aircraft? I'm talking about Bushplanes.

[@Kuzin_Nikita]

большое спасибо! надеюсь и в России мы застанем подобное развитие GA. thx a lot

[@allen480]

Best wishes to you and your country!

[@justinsalaskanadventures]

Great vid, thanks John!

[@mr.commander3947]

great bonus berry fruit toward the end of this video,, what month what date you were there enjoy eating those berry ??? thx

[@juemuri5448]

traumhaft schön...und wo findet ihr immer den nötigen treibstoff...wieviel liter benötigt die maschine auf 100km ?

[@caseyhutson5392]

@47:00, what's the story about the motor being shut off? Or was this tricks from the camera?

[@hammitr]

That was fantastic.

[@josesbox9555]

Glad to see you guys again!!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Thanks!!! Fun to share the adventure!

[@Godfreynz]

Awesome, really enjoyed all of this. Nice plane !

[@justinparker7795]

Listen to you! or yourself, you never stop lecturing !!!!!!!!!!!! Great Video "with the sound off" !

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@n2p_]

Fantastic video, inspiring, added to my bucket list. Would have loved a bit less music thoughout the video though ;)

[@scottbrooks5662]

You definitely preach more than you observe.

[@aprianto1985]

Fantastic job and full of adventure

[@ludwigrieger7556]

Thanks for the share, really amazing.

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyscholder2463]

Beautiful..🤙🏼. Thanks for sharing your experience and perspective.😊

[@davesemak]

I enjoy your videos, I especially enjoy the views from your wings. Thank you for taking us along!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Our pleasure!

[@kalebrowland626]

Verizon is available anywhere within range of sourdough ridge

[@asianoramaagain2269]

Brilliant work!

[@ludvikblondal9885]

Outstanding vid.

[@steveteele2708]

Do you guys know Wilders in the bush pilot around Ankorage?

[@VERANTESDEVOLAR]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing the beautiful alaska flying those great planes 🙌🏼😎 saludos from 🇨🇱

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrendoyle2518]

Fantastic video.

[@MasboyRC]

Great video, i love it 👌

[@lifevision5956]

It was very wonderful....good for you bro... What about the gas for plane? Didn't you need extra fuel tank?

[@GSXBOY99]

What map were you using for the 2.04 clip? Excellent videos.

[@dzurisintube]

I noted that you mentioned that putting the drone up would be a good potential weather scouting technique and used yours to make this video but we have to remember that Unmanned aircraft (including personal drones) are prohibited in all national parks, including Wrangell-St. Elias. (Director's Policy Memorandum 14-05). Easy to forget but good to remember that actions like this can lead to loss of freedoms in these places.

[@scenicbearviewing]

That was busted many times.

[@J4TiDotCom]

This reminds me of the show with McCarthy- the mine and the town, Neil there is too much development. LOL. Nice sync with camera to make it look like the prop is still.

[@tomdurham1699]

You guys are cool, loved it.

[@kalleblom5564]

exceptional video! Just WOW!

[@chrisoconnell5727]

Cool video guys !!

[@missy183]

Happy new year to you, 🎉🎆🎊🎉🎈😘🌹👍💯

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Happy new year!

[@transporterdispatch231]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 Very nice video. I wish to fly with you guys.

[@EtiRats]

Great video, nicely edited and stunning scenery. Here in the UK we have no such thing as all this wilderness with so many off-airport landings available to you. One question, on those stony strips, how do you manage to not destroy the props?

[@CuTiCuTeo123]

Amazing. Thank you FLY8MA

[@richardhobbs8433]

A truly amazing video,really enjoyable thanks very much.

[@WillemLuntungan]

Best aviation

[@jackholt9009]

Drones are illegal in Wrangell St. Elias National Park, btw.

[@dieseldan5189]

Drones are illegal in all National Parks. Not sure why.

[@randystern7870]

Outstanding video!! Thank you! What size tablet are you using? And the mount please?

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

It's a 10.5" with a Mygo flight mount

[@randystern7870]

@@fly8ma.comflighttraining199 thank you!

[@hoqathadiyan3811]

خیلی جذابه❤❤

[@hoqathadiyan3811]

خوش باشید

[@vidmikevid]

Wow, great video! Thanks for the work put into it and posting it for me/ us to see!

[@1hornet1]

The weather forecasts aren't always accurate? I predict that that is true. Great video! Thanks.

[@danielthornley248]

42:46, I hope y’all figure out what the cabin was about! If not, try staying a little longer if you can last long enough LOL!

[@nickhart5332]

Very cool! Question, will the private pilot boot camp written test prep come with a certificate for taking the test? Thanks in advance guys!

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Yup! We're able to issue you the required endorsement upon completion of the course. Cheers!

[@steven2145]

Jon - Great content!

[@StraightandLevelCFI]

Dude I love your videos so much. What editing software do you use? Also I’m currently doing my editing in a desktop looking for a laptop substitute any recommendations?

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Thanks!!! Alienware is pretty much the only way to go for something powerful enough to run Adobe

[@matthewenquist]

Thanks! What time of year was this? I missed that.

[@fly8ma.comflighttraining199]

Around August

[@ThePhobicFlyer]

Truly living the aviation dream! Great video.

[@firemanhouston]

Well done sir

[@davespillman3932]

Thank you, I knew there had to be another tree hugging pilot out there.

[@frednorthup1657]

You must have been there right after our visit to the that park. LOL