First time FLYING in ALASKA! - C172 to Talkeetna | Alaska: Part 1

[@charlesautrey956]

That overhead shot of the floatplane was mesmerizing. Great videography as usual.

[@bobshaw4063]

I flew on a float plane in Alaska decades ago . I liked the flight a lot .

[@mroscar323_6]

2:33 I love how he says that so seriously

[@ArcticMayhem]

Don Lee is such a cool guy. I've had him as a DPE for 3 checkrides (Instrument, Commercial, Seaplane) and he's so laid back that he makes the ride fun, and although a DPE isn't supposed to teach, he is full of wisdom and little tidbits of information that make flying safer and more fun. I look forward to doing my CFI with him soon.

[@ayc1nmd]

Wow! I grew up in Anchorage and worked at UPS there at the airport. Two or three days a week, I would would take my lunch over to Lake Hood and watch planes. I also had a cabin 30 miles north of Talkeetna by train on the Susitna river. This brings back great memories of home. A home that I loved. I just bought a Cessna 172 and I’m in the middle of flight lessons. One day, I will return home and fly there. Thanks for this great video. Looking foreword to part 2.

[@angleofattack]

Awesome story!

[@marsgal42]

It just gets better and better. Thanks, Josh.

[@gncc1race]

Epic! I've lived in Alaska since 1969 and I love the place. I always enjoy seeing it through the eyes of those who don't live here, and Josh has done a spectacular job of conveying the spirit of Alaska and what makes this state so special. Thank you Josh.

[@angleofattack]

That's the best part about it all. Seeing it through someone else's eyes.

[@tomm7301]

I’m back to your channel after a brief hiatus. And just in time! Your videography and production values are off the charts! Many thanks!

[@JohnMGreiner]

Just got my pilots license in 2018, flew from Texas, visited my sister in Palmer, rented a plane in Willow and took a CFI with me. Did my first actual soft field take off and landing on snow. All my training at KTPL, so all my soft field work was simulated on asphalt. Got to fly over the glaciers. Also did the same thing from Palmer airport and got intro training in mountain flying. Crazy beautiful experience. One of my most relaxed landings and it was on friggin snow.

[@jcaps76]

I did my SES with Don Lee back in 2006. He was only operating 1 tri-pacer (N8033D) at the time. It was the most fun flying/training experience ever. Looks like his operation has grown exponentially. Cheers!

[@angleofattack]

He's a legend.

[@KevinGoldenEnterprises]

Josh, I've been watching you for a long time. I loved the "not training" videos, the long-form raw "just you flying around texas" stuff, the cross-country trips, and love the cinematic film-making that you've been doing since the re-brand; like this video here. Fantastic work on all fronts sir. Congratulations on a very successful channel.

[@xheralt]

Like a lot of folks, my only familiarity with Alaska is via cable TV shows like Ice Road Trucker, Alaska Railroad, etc., so I at least recognize some of the place names. Glad to see you're still finding interesting trips to make, Josh :)

[@JasonRiley276]

WOW...What amazing scenery

[@corvairchris82]

Josh I totally impressed with the quality of your videos, they just keep getting better and better. Having amazing scenery probably helps a little, but the real talent is in the videography and editing.

[@Alohalingui]

I have never seen anything more beautiful than this video

[@GarryOzols]

I gave a little cheer when the Piper got airborne off the water, That, for me is the best part of flying, breaking the bonds with earth and soaring away. Every takeoff is optional, thats why I love them, every landing on the other hand, is mandatory, something you have to do so more on the mundane side. Keep up these adventures

[@DUIA77]

awesome drone shot, flying over the sea plane and the take off.

[@utubewatcher360]

Josh - you are an incredible film maker. I am amazed at your shot list, editing and music. I lived in Anchorage for 2 years while stationed at Elmendorf AFB. Thank you for sharing your love of aviation and telling us the story. Keep them coming by friend.

[@ccacrislan]

what a beautiful production Josh, absolutely beautiful cinematography... thanks for doing this

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

GREAT JOB Josh! Really. Truly. Great Job. Really good story telling.

[@ryanhargreaves1502]

The "ClEArRR" at 3:42 had me on the floor 😂😂. Amazing video as always Josh

[@bartofilms]

Reminded me John Dean's Presidential Campaign... (YEEAAaaah!!!!) from '04.

[@golfinfool777]

Josh, this was just nothing less than IN-credible, The production value was spectacular,! I’ve watched your videos for a long time, and this was on the level of of a documentary. Very proud of how far you’ve come. Love your DFW work as I fly out of Addison.

[@lmartinez3633]

Beautiful scenery

[@robertbuchwalter2297]

Stunning, enjoyable, inspiring video…as are all of yours! Once you go to Alaska, you never come all the way back. Been going there for 35 years. We were in Talkeetna for two weeks in 2011 while recovering the remains of a B-17. Whenever we go, we. always stop in Talkeetna and The Roadhouse.

[@michaelcanode7256]

Ahh, Talkeetna! "The Quaint Little Drinking Village With A Climbing Problem" (basecamp town for most parties ascending Mount Denali). I was one of the volunteers who recovered the SB-17 (44-85505) crash site north of Talkeetna in July 2010, to bring the parts back to Grimes Field, Ohio for our B-17 (44-85813) "historic re-creation" project.

[@markmaccani9411]

Josh, I am up in Alaska right now myself. I was up in Talkeetna on 6/13. I’m now down on the Kenai Peninsula for the remainder of the week. It is a amazing land and probably more amazing having access to a plane. Hope you had or are having a great trip. And yes it is a land for aviation. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. Two years ago you were one of the first I starting to watch and it help drive me to get my PPL. Have a great day.

[@paulgallagher3272]

My wife and I just got back from our first trip to Alaska, we stayed in Talkeetna.and Homer, I am a low time VFR pilot who also enjoyed my first float plane ride from Trail Ridge Air at the largest sea plane port in the world. Alaska is awesome, looking forward to part 2.

[@TrueBullet]

Thank You Thank You Thank You...I fell in love with Alaska a few years back when on a cruise. Then my Mom and Dad took all of us grown kids and our spouses on an inland tour last year. Man, can't wait to get back up there. And flying in Alaska has got to happen! Thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us.

[@johnbolin7098]

I'm speechless. Truly a flying mecca......you took me there Josh. The beauty is indescribable.....

[@dubveehabib431]

Wasn't expecting to hear a beautiful sounding K5LA on an Alaska Railroad locomotive in the middle of an aviation video. Bravo sir!

[@longreach207]

The hallmark to any AK aviation video series is the guest appearance by the Alaska Railroad. Thank you for pleasing even the most discerning KZbinr! 🚅🛫

[@charleseinarson]

I loved my time exploring and flying around Alaska. I can’t wait until I can go back!

[@bobshaw4063]

Charles are you in the Air Force ? Is that why you were flying around Alaska and spent time exploring and why you can't to go back? I'm an Air Force Veteran. I did a one way cruise to Seward after I got out of the Air Force. I was on leave from VA job decades ago post Air Force . I loved Alaska .

[@charleseinarson]

@@bobshaw4063 nope, Army. I spent a year in Anchorage managing the military funeral program before I was sent back south. I've done the cruise as well and absolutely love Alaska. I'm thinking about applying to fly cargo up that way.

[@bobshaw4063]

@@charleseinarson Were you an Army pilot or did fly up there as a private pilot? I did a land tour from the dock in Ketchican my group & I we flew on a float plane thru the Misty Fjords & during the flight the pilot landed in a mountain top lake & got out & stood on the pontoon & ate his lunch . I did as well & took pictures . Are you still in the Army ? If not when did you get out & how long did you serve for & what rank were you when you were discharged ?

[@virginiebaude6233]

Great video, so well produced...thank you!!! This brings back so many memories....especially seeing Talkeetna and Don Lee, I used to live in that log house right behind his...so cool to see it all 10 years later. Can't wait to go back with my plane and explore this gorgeous state.

[@eastcoast5936]

Excellent production value. I enjoyed (and learned the most from) the short field takeoff with the stall horn teasing and the plane owner telling you to trust the plane... great raw flying

[@DeereGuy211]

Lived in Anchorage for six years. Still as beautiful as I remembered. Thanks for the video's

[@wyleypilot15]

Agreed with all of these posts, Josh, you rocked the visual choreography with the drone footage (and everything else). Thanks for bringing us along for the ride.

[@davidbaird5985]

What beautiful scenery. Could watch for hours.

[@billnicholson2470]

Absolutely Breathtaking. I think you will be a filmmaker one day. You are already a great pilot. Both are passions for you. Keep it up. A great combination for sure. Be safe and enjoy Alaska. One place I have never been.

[@StanBarankiewicz]

Very cool! You are hitting all the places I grew up!! Alaska is truly an aviation mecca. Glad you got to experience it. I certainly miss running the Susitna River either up to Devil's Canyon or down to the Deshka! We went every Memorial Day Holiday weekend back in the day.

[@markhirschhorn2782]

I just returned from advanced sea plane course at Don Lee's Alaska Floats & Skis and THEN found your channel. Awesome. Thanks for the great video, excellent drone footage and music to accompany the "roaring" Susitna!! Keep it coming.

[@gunsaway1]

Beautiful view. America's last frontier.

[@harrythomas8868]

Wow! You sure are getting around these days Josh. I have never been to Alaska but I think it's an incredible part of our Country, based on what I have read and several TV shows I have seen that are shot in Alaska. What a fantastic place for GA, right? So....when are you going to do some flying around Europe?? lol. I look forward to this series. Your talent with videography plus the incredible natural beauty of Alaska are a match made in heaven.

[@AeroworksProductions]

I used to live in the neighborhood right behind lake hood. I soloed at MRI and flew to Talkeetna on one of my first cross countries. Alaska flying is like no other. Good times.

[@ronosborn9372]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for sharing your flights. Through you I have been able to see places and scenery I otherwise would have never seen. Your cinematography is getting better by leaps and bounds with every new release! Keep up the good work!

[@fngonzo]

You sir, are an artist.

[@robgreene1776]

Flown like a true Sourdough ! That was BRILLIANT drone footage of the Floater btw....THANKS Josh !

[@avtweet3269]

13:40 I was recently on a cruise tour of Alaska (with a little bit of ground stuff too, we started in Fairbanks) and that was the train we rode on! Not that train specifically, but a train like it.

[@imcallingbs1883]

Lived in Fairbanks for 5 years. Loved every second of it!!!

[@farmgene]

Beautiful video. After a long day, and not being able to fly, your video captures the essence of general aviation. I love the pace and the aesthetic balance. Your voice is great for the narration! Loved the scenery and can’t wait for part 2.

[@dtbmjax]

What a marvelous video. Josh, each video gets better and better. Fantastic!

[@bowhuntinoh]

The video quality was astounding and the content keeps getting better, thank you.

[@SteveBryanFL]

As always your videos are amazing. Been to Alaska twice and both trips were amazing. Had many excellent experiences with private pilots including to Talkeetna, landed on Denali, flew to Fort Yukon, seaplane to Misty Fjords, and helicopter from Juneau, landing on a glacier.

[@RobMR3]

I can't wait for this series to continue. Between the Flying Cowboys and now you being in Alaska, I'm completely mesmerized by the state!

[@daveogarf]

Man, those yokes look old... then I see it has manual flaps! Takes me back to my early flying days in the '60s. LOVE the tundra tires, but I bet they do increase drag. Still, that's what you want out in the bush. OMG! That Talkeetna lunch! Reminds me of the Bomber Burger your dad once ordered. I'm hooked. Can't wait for Part 2.

[@billschrader7505]

Got my float rating at Lake Hood. Also have a buddy with a Beaver there. Loved it so much I moved from San Diego to Anchorage and flew in the bush for a couple years. It’s addicting.

[@rchuyck]

i love the old King 170B radios! No fancy knobs to push/pull/click, just turn to the desired freq and away you go!

[@MichaelLloyd]

Gorgeous scenery, tail-draggers, float planes, and big tires on everything... I might let my company talk me into transferring to Alaska some day

[@dubdub1]

I just got home from alaska, so this is awesome to see. I flew with the Talkeetna Air Taxi while I was there as well. This is so cool to see, awesome video Josh.

[@84fade]

this was super cool because i live in anchorage alaska, and i actually was at the airport getting on my dad’s friend’s plane and i saw you at the airport! and yea, we get 20 hours of darkness in winter, and 21 hours of daylight in summer!

[@janmozny7543]

Overwhelming! Hi from the Czech Republic, from city of Prague.

[@edkocher2394]

Enjoy the trip. Alaska is simply AMAAAAZING.

[@guccidoublepluggers2787]

Nice video. Aviation is a way of life up here. We used to own a 170B out of lake Clark about 150 miles south west of Anchorage. We flew that thing everywhere.

[@bartyoung7615]

Awesome is all I can say no speechless! Great video. Probably the best I've seen from you. Thanks and patiently waiting for part 2.

[@fjbtube6278]

Josh; have been following your videos since you started posting them. I live in Palmer,AK and have been here for 14 years. Just ate a cheeseburger at the same restaurant you did in Talkeetna last Sunday. Enjoy our State👍🏻

[@billkinzler3773]

Aerial shots (drone??) are beautiful. Well done with music. You’re gifted in cinematography and aviation. Alaska trip looks fun. Enjoy!

[@terrytavelli8254]

Great video Josh. Watched on my 4K TV and the scenery was nothing short of spectacular. Awesome job!

[@abrahamnemani3907]

Long time follower and this has been by far the best video production you have done. It looks so professional and well edited. Keep up the good.

[@AV8WithWayde]

Beautiful area and beautiful flying! Flying in Alaska is at the top of my flying bucket list. So awesome you're up there and sharing videos of your experiences there!

[@GaoDY87]

Good to see Chris Palmer here! Two of my favorite aviation celebrities got together. Awesome video Josh!

[@codyy6412]

I recently flew out of Anchorage. Couldn’t get enough of the awesome weather. Glad you’re up there having fun!

[@spartansmsu93noob54]

My grandmother was a private pilot (she owned a beechcraft bonanza) and she took me on several flights with her when I was in middle school/early high school and every time I watch a vid of yours ...well... I'm sure you know how I feel. I just wish I had the money and the time to get up there. X-plane 11 will have to do. Great vid as always. Your productions are top notch!

[@hughknight1057]

Big fan of Josh Leake! This video has all the yumminess in it. Awesome scenery, adventure, top notch production. Great great video!

[@funkengruven7773]

As per usual, you know how to make videos that pilots love! I can't imagine the vibe at the seaplane haven! I bet it's nothing short of awesome! I'd love to hang out with seaplane CFIs and just soak it up. Imagine running that type of business in that kind of environment! I'm sure in the middle of a hard winter it can get old, but on days like you had, they are a gift. It's kinda hard to imagine from here buried in the SE US. This vid definitely makes me want to go to Alaska now...lol Great job! Can't wait for part 2!

[@keithcope8113]

Looking forward to some great video of the scenery in Alaska as i know only you can get thanks and as always stay safe

[@fishingmedic1]

OMG, so amazing. Just like your cross the country flight I can’t wait till the next one!

[@skatemystery1614]

Josh, i have been following your videos for years! You are a very talented pilot and filmmaker. It is great to see you flying in the state i call home! i look forward to more videos from this trip!

[@Asa-zt7ik]

Go to the ski lodge in Juno a couple miles off you can only get there in a water plane

[@AidansAviationAdventures]

excellent work Josh , the daylight at 10.14 pm reminds me of being home in Ireland in summer , 16-17 hours of daylight no problem . great video , safe skies ..

[@cybler]

Another great video! I'm working backwards into your timeline and just started Alaska. Interesting note from your visit to the cemetery, I served in the 337th Bomb Squadron in the early 90s at Dyess AFB, working on B1-B. Love the videos, please keep making them!

[@mikercflyer7383]

I have been following Chris for quiet a while enjoying the amazing scenery of Alaska this was an awesome video and it ended to soon.

[@akrexak]

Home!! I miss ANC, a lot. Great to see you up there!

[@benjibean8431]

What a beautiful place to fly. Especially that backyard seabase!

[@the_alaskan_yeti2652]

I was born and raised in Anchorage and lived there for 21 years. I sure do miss it, and I hope you enjoy your stay!

[@stonezygames]

The_Alaskan_Yeti I’m headed there with the United States Air Force in a couple weeks! I cannot wait.

[@TheBarnem13]

I have to go to Alaska it's stunning hope you had fun thanks for some beautiful footage

[@billmarkel3051]

Awesome video Josh. 2 of my wife's cousins live in Alaska, and this video has me wanting to take a trip to see them.

[@johnnytyler]

This is travel guide meets aviatior. Great work! More like this, please.

[@shortcode651]

What an Amazing experience. This has just inspired me to get my PPL. Great channel am pleased I found it. 👍👊🔥🇬🇧.

[@probuildcreations330]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful experience! Such excellent production quality. Very, very well done!

[@HIllCarver]

Awesome video! Can't wait for the next episode

[@blueskyaviationpilottraining]

OMG Josh. Your editing and videography is breathtaking. My wife and I loved it. Can't wait to see part 2.

[@herbm8709]

Getting better every time! Very professional! Great drone shot!

[@chuckgilbert2035]

I watch Lake Hood cam most of the day, and most of the days. Long story for my flying but saw you in a Pacer on floats. Owned two Tripacers and was close to taking a job flying Alaska in 1979-80 as a bush pilot. Came here to watch your play list on Alaska. Shiney side up.

[@lalotowers7160]

Beauty! Everything

[@uvupilot3233]

Wow... best back yard ever!

[@AnthonyMorris_007]

Love the video and I can't wait for the next part. Just love how you put together these videos for us. Makes want to move to Alaska now...thank you for sharing your adventures with us.

[@SeanDuffyProductions]

Wow, I didn’t know I needed this video but I did! Can’t wait for the next one, outstanding stuff.

[@triumph1669]

17:38 is music to my ears!

[@michielcoetzer2924]

I Love the way you can take in a feeling by just using movement in your videos. Josh, you are doing real real great! If i ever can, I would like to meet you one day! Love your videos!

[@bobshaw4063]

I would also & go flying with Josh as well .

[@360compass]

Totally beautiful. The aerial shots over the seaplane base are spectacular: well-paced along with the music. Excellent video, Josh!

[@troyottosen8722]

I watched your whole Alaskan series. Imagine you only touched the surface of our awesome Alaska!😉👍

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Wow Josh! What a trip for a Texas boy! or any boy, Alaska is on my bucket list, looking forward to coming parts!