Mackinac Island Flight & Fun

This was a fun flight as Jaime and I fly the older kids up to Mackinac Island, Michigan for some fun at a unique place. The only way to the island is by plane or a ferry and planes are the only motorized vehicles allowed on the island. We took a horse buggy from the airport to town and rented bikes to tour around. Hope ya'll enjoy. :)
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[@HughJassKoda]

Today I was bouncing around KZbin when I happened by one of your videos. What caught my eye was Jaime in the thumbnail for the video. It's not what your thinking I assure you! When I first saw Jaime I about fell out of my chair! Jaime, you are almost a carbon copy of my girlfriend Lindsey. Sadly, I lost my beloved Lindsey a little over one year ago to a sudden illness. It is amazing how much you two look and ever act alike. I know this will sound strange but watching a few of your videos today was almost like I got to see Lindsey again. I can't put into words enough how much I miss her. I don't think I will be watching anymore of your videos for obvious reasons but wanted to share with you how much you touched a stranger today and say thank you. Daniel

[@faithlifeworshipcenter460]

My dad was a pipeline patrol pilot, flying a Cessna 210 based out of Detroit. When I was 12 or 13, his company sent him to a financial seminar on Mackinac Island. So our whole family (5 of us) flew up to Mackinac in the 210. My little brother fell out of the horse-drawn taxi on the way into town. He was embarrassed but not injured. We rented bikes. We ate fudge. We visited all the places in this video. We took a ferry over to see the Mackinac Bridge. What a fun memory from my childhood. I'd love to fly my own family up there.

[@pb730c3]

I am from Michigan and live in the Lansing area its been a while since i was in Mackinaw, seeing Mackinaw city, the Bridge, St. Ignace and the Island warms my heart, Thank You.

[@Skynet-1]

Ditto!

[@stevensmith5254]

Another ditto from lansing

[@raysanborn5548]

From lansing as well

[@donmiller358]

Haslett and MSU grad here, now in South Carolina. Been to Mackinac Island several time.

[@corvairchris82]

Hey Kevin, I was raised in Michigan, living in Texas for the past 35 years, I've been to Mackinac Island several times, the last time was about 15 years ago, it looks like they added an addition onto the Grand Hotel since I was there last. I've always loved visiting Mackinac Island. You need to make another trip to Mackinac Island during the sailboat race from Chicago to Mackinac held each year usually in July, it would be magnificent to fly over the island as the sailboats are crossing the finish line, I've been onshore at Mackinac Island for the finish of a few races, the view form the shore is nothing less than spectacular, I can only imagine what it would look like in the air. Unfortunately this year's race was canceled.

[@dickcaplis4208]

My wife and I cruised the Great Lakes for 26 years and always stopped at the island. Full time Florida now but never forget our times on the Lakes.

[@tonymarks4043]

Another excellent video Kevin! Always look forward to the next, enjoy watching!

[@mikem8163]

Thanks for sharing this video last year. My wife and I just got back from Mackinac Island and we would have known about it without seeing your video. I little slice of heaven!

[@johnmagnin5797]

Loved the flight and the glimpse of Mackinac Island. Thank you!

[@dalesmith9865]

Thanks for sharing the trip . It's just wonderful to see how much you, Jaime the kids enjoy the 310.

[@davidnolle6638]

Another cool trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@tonymezzacappa1067]

Beautiful area and such beautiful weather up there this time of year!

[@raysanborn5548]

Welcome to my home state. We welcome you all with open arms!! Hope you enjoyed your stay at the island!!

[@manisteerocks7092]

I'm so glad you guys got to come up!!.. what a great time!!!

[@kimmercer7000]

When I first stumbled on your channel I looked for a Mackinac Island trip. Well I’m glad you finally visited a place I call my favorite starting place. From 1965 to 1978 we traveled to Mac by boat from Grose Ille. We spent 4 to 6 weeks traveling to a different destination in the norther lakes each summer. Mac was always considered our starting place. even when we traveled four days to get there from grose ille. When we would get there we all considered it "Vacation just started". Never been on a ferry but did fly out then in for a quick trip around the straits "uncles push-pull". My #1 bucket list item; ride a snow mobile there on the Mac-Ice bridge. Then return and repeat the trip (exact GPS) on my wave-ride. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have over the years. PS: two motorized vehicles on the island in the 70s were "ambulance" and "fire truck". snowmobiles allowed in the winter. great channel folks

[@lonniefitzpatrick9912]

Love flying with you guys! It always so real with all the events and conversation is real. Your were talking about the oil. It reminded me of the gas cap not fitted correctly with an Aztec. Great memory from the 60's.

[@archstanton9206]

Boy that is a beautiful place. Really incredible scenery.

[@stephensmith1034]

I get to see more of the good ole U.S. of A. while riding along in the back sear. Thanks for that. Have fun!

[@sargepaulsen3645]

Nice Flight Thanks for taking all of us with you..

[@arthurthompson4017]

We look forward to each and everyone of your videos! A time for us to sit back and go into a state of AW! Thank you both so much!

[@relayerdave]

Me too! This is a very fun video. Continue having fun, guys, and share them with us...

[@jeffpriz]

LOVE Mackinac Island.. great to see you guys go up there nice flight

[@tomperkowski7791]

We've done that trip a couple times, albeit in a 172, years ago but from KMDW (and yes, stopped for gas in Pellston too.) It's amazing how some things have not changed. The Grand Hotel, the "taxis", the fudge shops. Great to reminisce. Thanks for sharing.

[@billroberts4012]

As always Jamie and Kevin thank you for taking us along. It was great seeing some of the island.

[@Parr4theCourse]

YEP.... I feel your pain, we are SOOOOO ready to fly back to the Bahamas!!!!!

[@karlfair]

Your posts are a Friday treat. Thanks for showing us Mackinac island. Nice to see the kids with you as well.

[@markmsock1]

Thanks so much for sharing the experience and scenery. Plane looks great with the new paint job. I learn a lot when you provide your flight commentary. Thanks so much!!!

[@mikebryant5223]

Only seen Mackinac in movies, so thanks for the tour. I'll get there one of these days!

[@mikesmith4337]

Going to put that on the bucket list. Looks great. Clean.

[@randytrenary2273]

Thanks for showing us your scenic tour of the island. So beautiful. I didn’t realize it was so beautiful. It is on my bucket list now. Thanks again for showing us around a bit.

[@showbizvet]

Flew in when I was a kid with my mom and dad. Good memories, thanks for the vid

[@pjd2709]

What a lovely flight, and the island is so beautiful, I would not have seen it otherwise, thank you for taking this trip, just lovely.

[@robertstoler7209]

Video, Audio, Scenery. All awesome. Thank you for taking us along. 🙂

[@Skynet-1]

I live in Michigan, haven't been to Mackinaw Island in years. Brought back good memories. Thanks!

[@paulg2132]

Thanks for the tour! I want to visit Mackinac so bad! The Grand Hotel is SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@brookssecurity3570]

You two are awesome. I really appreciate you two more than you know. Keep up the good work and may God bless you and you family.

[@renkcel]

I am from Michigan, been to the island a couple of times, always had such a good time, seeing you show the sites, it was just like I was there again, thanks so much, be safe and keep it level!!!!!❤️❤️

[@bigdaddy1999]

Hey you guys Welcome to Michigan!!! I live in Grand Rapids and never miss your videos. Hope you had a great time on the island. 😋🛬

[@paultrussy4243]

Easily your best vlog yet. Been subscribed for about 2 years (?) ...just love the way you take us to new and unexpected parts of the USA. What a cool beauty Mackinac Island is - I could spend a whole vacation there! Greetings from Macclesfield, 10 miles away from Manchester international airport in north-west England 🇺🇲🇬🇧

[@AviatorMark]

One of my all time favorite destinations! Really enjoyed this one. No place like.

[@Maximum1A]

That was fun to watch. Thanks for the wonderful journey. 👍👍

[@BamaContractor]

Damn, now I want to go to Mackinac Island Kevin. You and Jaime keep adding to my bucket list... Keep'em coming.

[@charginpdx]

Another great video, Thanks for taking us all along.

[@justaguy2356]

Weko Beach!!! My hometown of Bridgman Michigan! Loved hearing y’all name all the cities and landmarks, and the views were awesome! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@johnwyoder]

I've been waiting for this trip to post! My wife and I have been to Mackinac Island so many times, and it never gets old. We often like to take a break from biking at the east end of runway 26 and watch the planes landing low overhead. Looked like there were a few people there when you were on final. 🙂 It was so cool seeing you guys enjoy some of our favorite spots! The only weird thing was how few people were there. Usually it's crawling with people. Great video!

[@craiglively3847]

I fly out of Harbor Springs and we have these wonderful views every time we fly. So blessed to be in this area. Welcome!

[@JohnRohoboth]

What a nice family fun video! Thanks for making it for us.

[@drdave169]

Wow! Great visit and view of Mackinac Island! Thank you!

[@scottchestnut6921]

I flew there last year after leaving Oshkosh for my first visit. Your great video allowed me to come along this year, and relive some great memories. Thank You

[@daveburton9351]

Thank you for sharing your time and expertise your show is top notch.Blue skies

[@bruceshenkel6991]

Was there in August 1977 the week that Elvis Presley passed away.Drove from Port Clinton ,Ohio where I live . Loooooooooooong drive to the bridge. Took the ferry to Mac Island . Beautiful place , Another safe flight . Hope you had a safe trip home y'all. Take care........

[@joro18d93]

So great to see this family time together. I always wondered if Jaime has children. Daughter is a mirror image. What a beauty.

[@petertarantelli]

WOW...what am amazing place! I love the “no motorized vehicle” restriction. Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@jeffreygosselin1143]

I really like your concise radio transmissions and professionalism. BRAVO 👏

[@michaelburke9153]

Beautiful Island. Glad there are no vehicles. Keeps it quieter. Also glad to see the big kids. Thank you for sharing guys.

[@gac914]

My wife & I were there just about a year ago this time. It's a great place, highly recommend it!!!

[@mateogutierrez8392]

Thank you for teaching me your country, it is beautiful. I´m from Canary Islands, Spain

[@jameshyatte7230]

Wonderful trip guys. Nice family and great video once again.

[@L2FlyMN]

Haven’t been there since the early 70’s as a young kid! Definitely hope for a return!

[@SmokinwithKasket]

Love your Videos!!! We live in Southeast Michigan and enjoy Put-In-Bay several times a year (Awesome video on your Put-In-Bay adventure btw). Years ago I flew into Mackinac Island a few times while enjoying the privileges of my Private Pilot License. Haven't been there since (like 28 years). Made my day watching you approach and land there. MISS THAT SO MUCH!!!!!!!! Stay safe and enjoy life Kevin and Jamie.

[@garyfeltus9801]

Wow what a cool place to go see. Thanks for the ride along.

[@Allegan49010]

Always a great time taking our family up to the island in the C210!!

[@Calebs_Aviation]

C310

[@cn9936]

Great flight. This side up was funny. Thanks.

[@timmyers3428]

Brings back fond memories, as and I honeymooned on Macinac 14 years ago this month. We just drove the bridge southbound yesterday on the way home from 6Y9.

[@n9iui]

Mackinac Island was a favorite place for my wife and I. We stayed on the island (as opposed to staying in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace and taking the ferry across every day). After the last ferry leaves the place gets really peaceful. There ARE a few vehicles on the island, all official. There’s police, ambulance, fire equipment, and utility vehicles. I’ve only seen them at night. They hide them pretty well.

[@crazydaze248]

So cool! It was really cool seeing the video of you flying over the state I live in and visiting one of my favorite places in it! I sure hope you had fun!

[@wesmoody5715]

WOW What a Place I would Love to go there thank you Both for showing us this Amazing Island

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Growing up, I worked every summer in Mackinaw as well as on Mackinac Island. Great video!

[@shannondixon6956]

This is one of my favorite destinations to fly too! I go every year.

[@timbertony40]

You forgot your wedding ring!

[@samtheman4958]

Mackinaw Island I hear is gorgeous. I was born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit. Your video brings back wonderful memories.

[@kaarebergheim3742]

Nice flight and enjoyed your video Kevin including the footage from the island itself. Like those horse and cart taxis moving around in the picturesque village center. Very cool!

[@scottstiers3805]

Loved it! We used to go to Douglas Lake in the late 50's and early 60's and my parents knew someone who flew into Pellston to meet us there. They would buzz us on the beach. Over a few summers we watched them build the bridge. Brings back old times! :-)

[@govindroy3880]

Mackinac is so beautiful....looks like a fantasy island

[@beaufitz8993]

Great flight by 310 Pilot...Enjoy all of your trips!!

[@lmartinez3633]

Really beautiful and nice family trip

[@curtislewis5437]

Excellent adventure video, Loved it!!!!👍🇺🇸

[@jerrycalvert8592]

Enjoy the videos! Wife and I made a side trip to Mackinac Island during Oshkosh 2019 for a couple of days and had a great time.

[@rapplebey]

Welcome to beautiful northern Michigan... there are many cool things to do in the Northern part of the Lower Peninsula. Drop into the little airport at Indian River and get someone to take you by boat around the inland waterway. You will love it!! Love your channel!

[@thomasrudder9639]

Used to spend a couple weeks in the summers in Mackinac Island when I was a kid. Thanks for this. It looks the same.

[@bobbrandt6383]

I got a ride with a friend several years ago when we lived in Joliet from Chicago Exec over to Kalamazoo in a Citation that needed some maintenance work and we went straight across the lake IFR. Never thought about the cold water. Also visited the island once and took a buggy ride but didn’t stay overnight. Your video brought back several memories.

[@fa300zxtt]

Nice trip. Thank you as always.

[@chuckcrisefi8466]

Great videos , I always Learning new things about Twin Cessna thanks to your video’s.

[@angelreading5098]

Thanks for a lovely scenic flight in your beautiful Cessna 310,what a fabulous island that is,happy times to you all.

[@reddog3544]

Thank you for taking us along Kevin. We really enjoy. Jaime looks sensational for having all those kids. Wish you both the best. Charlie

[@SomeDudeInTheChat]

Can't stop watching One-Bravo-Charlie! Thanks for posting these!

[@Cultural_Supremacist]

Thanks for taking us along!

[@CoondawgPD]

When I was a kid my grandmother was taking me to her home in Ludington Mi from a trip to the upper peninsula and when we’re the last car across before they closed the bridge cause water was coming across the bridge and freezing. I was skeered. Another great vid and flight brother. Go Dawgs

[@chrisk868]

Surprisingly BEAUTIFUL, did not look that way from above from what I saw,Great vid.

[@hudsoncraftworks]

Looked like a fun trip! Really enjoying the talk-throughs and sharing your thoughts on planning flights like this. +8m is a no-brainer to avoid overwater for sure. Hope the kiddos had a good time. Keep up the great work!

[@ipilot642]

Great video kids. Pink Pony is out favorite place to eat. 3 summers ago our son interned there during the summer with the police dept, 2 summers ago he was there as his first job as a police officer.

[@thomasfick6332]

Very nice perspective flying into Mackinaw, I only motored in with a Carver 42’ boat and docked at the state harbor. Seeing this from the air was definitely neat.

[@scotthenning2890]

My wife. and I were there in June 2008 . It was COLD and windy. Such a wonderful place.. So relaxing. I know you guys enjoyed it. 😀👍🏻

[@jonathanh2605]

Another great video,coming from England,I had never heard of Mackinac,but I will check it out now,looks lovely,thankyou.

[@davidrobinson151]

Awesome beautiful video # 1 I've seen to date loved it!

[@terryrutherford2114]

Hi Guys...as a PPL I always love the flying content, but it is so great when you all get to your destination and show a little bit of your lives. I like to see you having fun. Be well. Looking forward to your West Coast adventures.

[@MrMadBaggins]

That cemetery is so cool yet historical. Great stuff here as always, kids are growing fast too.

[@kevin4sambos119]

Great trip! Thanks for sharing. That is one of our bucket list trips. We love staying at Mac, visiting the Grand. Thanks for cool video. Enjoy them and love your Avidyne panel w twin G5’s too,

[@gregmarcou1705]

The island is such a beautiful place, and am glad you enjoyed it.

[@timtown9166]

You guys are good people, keep up the good work guys!

[@markmaccani9411]

Kevin, Welcome to my home state. Although I live on completely the other side of the Upper Peninsula. Looks like a great trip and glad to see you were able to take some young passages along. Good choice not running up the middle of Lake Michigan. I have jumped over from the Central UP to Gaylord a few times in the summer but that is a much shorter distance and I flew from Island to Island so I never had too long of a glide to one if needed. I sure do miss the flying and the trips made possible by having the ability to get somewhere in half the time or better. The Ironwood, MI to Gaylord, MI trip was cut from 6 to 7 hours of driving to a 2 hour flight. Much more convenient. Those were work trips and I was able to make the trip and still be home at night to sleep in my own bed. Great job on the videos. Keep up the great work and have a great weekend.

[@stevemizar4143]

Thanks for the great ride. Pretty scenery. Another good job! Until next time! God speed

[@eugenewillsey2135]

Born and raised in Flint,Mi and never been to Mackinac Island. Mom worked on the Island in the 50's in her teenage years. Nice flight .

[@herbsawtell1585]

Kevin, that was a great trip. Many years ago I flew into the island with a friend in his Bonanza. He lived in Michigan and recommended it very highly. Was a trip to remember. No motorized vehicles except for the excavating ones working on the island. The kids must realize how fortunate they are to have opportunities that most do not have.