We Had to Divert. Flying IFR in Icing & Autopilot Failure.

[@ronhunt2477]

The best thing to do when hiking in bear country is to wear bells or use whistles so you don't walk up on them by surprise. Also you can look for droppings to see what kind of bears are near-by. Black bear droppings have leaves and berries - grizzly bear droppings have bells and whistles!

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

That is a remarkable truth.

[@MarkRose1337]

Freshest bear poop I ever came across was steaming, and the flies hadn't shown up yet. I turned around at that point.

[@JohnJonesRocketCity]

Lololololol

[@sksupply]

Or keep a bell on your 45-70.

[@Minecraftpe5]

Smooth

[@martinpauly]

What an adventure! Thanks for taking us along on this trip, Matt! - Martin

[@hdnick49]

Matt your giving me a tour of where I used to work and fly in and out of Ospeka and MacKenzie BC in a Twin Navaho back some 30 years ago on that same gravel stripe. That's nice that it's still in use. Enjoy your trip even without Auto helping You fly.

[@jondellar]

Absolutely fascinating, watching your videos Matt. Just getting the insights into the ins and outs of flying and dealing with different situations.

[@provousa2253]

I will now remember to run from "Moose" if they become agressive. I am outdoors off road and ground vehicle type person never thought I would enjoy your flying so much. I love your professionalism. I became instantly "hooked" thank you for providing people with these awesome experiences!!!

[@miayu3000]

Loving this video...thx for showing something i would probably not do but would love to do... well done

[@rowdyron4111]

Excellent presentation. Such wonderful scenery. I lived in Anchorage for 8 years, and was lucky enough to get some flying in while I was there. Your production quality seems to have improved greatly. Thanks Matt.

[@alaskanstrat6618]

" moose won't actually chase you " That's a MYTH ! My mom and i were chased by a cow moose around an electrical box for 35 min , the thing had murder in it's eyes and we barley managed to get away . This happens all the time . Being born and raised in the bush i have personally seen several people get chased more by moose than by bears .

[@mcotherman5957]

"I regret my choice." That made me laugh!

[@donh.3245]

I thought that was hilarious too! Rewound three times.

[@ginaplympton7889]

is she matt's girlfriend? explanation needed plleeeassse and thank you

[@bp968]

@@ginaplympton7889 based on a recent valentines day video he did I beleive so. She could definitely do worse. She'll get to see a bunch of the world!

[@MrMikey1981]

Rachel rocked it! Well done!

[@cp8ir122]

This is a beautiful part of the world. I'm enjoying watching this series. The sense of adventure is inspiring!

[@johnnukecop]

Keep working at it, Rachel, perhaps one day, Matt will be asking "ummm . . . may I have the plane back?" I admire how much you participate (recalling the many times you have helped video and especially the scene of you helping Matt pull the Bonanza through the grass at Oshkosh).

[@raymondstrom7686]

Spectacular, Matt and crew.

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

Glad you could experience some Canadian hospitality while under way. Good choice to divert and regroup for the next day. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@StephaneDemers]

Excellent editing, great videos.

[@Tinybitofageek]

Been waiting for that second part all week. Great vlog again!

[@jeffpiester3221]

Been watching for quite a while now. All your vlogs are great but this one was exceptional imho. Owen looked pretty nervous about leaving 367hp to film while you flew. Lol. Loved the view of you taking off from gravel strip, dust flying, gear up and sound as you flew over! Will you be at Sun n fun 2020? Hoping to say hello to some aviation KZbinrs

[@philipmcniel4908]

The conversation around 3:26 reminds me of the conversations in Airforceproud95's FSX multiplayer sessions.

[@ephjaymusic]

Aha! A GroundPound95 disciple!

[@R2robot]

Sacrificing Owen to the bears for those spectacular shots was worth it. Oh, he lived! BONUS!

[@stankays704]

discretion the better part of valor. Working with what information you have...weather, etc...diverting is a great choice, even if you have a lot of gas. For a young man, great piloting and SA skills. BTW...much easier to fly around Canada and Alaska in a USAF C-130, but certainly not as much fun as you are having. Keep the videos coming and would love more comments on the avionics you have in your Bonanza.

[@nathancoolman5360]

Awesome, cant wait to see the rest of this trip!

[@billjobes1851]

Stunning locale at that lumber camp !

[@AaronRWilliams97]

Happy Birthday, Matt! 😎✈

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Beautiful footage, good decision making. I'm ready for part 3!

[@cherifbar]

Excellent video, as usual. Just of your information, the only time a straight in approach is permitted into an uncontrolled airport in Canada is when you are on an Instrument Flight Plan.

[@tcschell]

oops, Autopilot issues. I work at Garmin. Wonder if you ever got it working.

[@JetsetMikey]

I got so excited when I saw Pt 2 in my notifications! Such a fantastic video Matt!

[@Flyboy365]

If this isn’t a great promotional video for buying a Beechcraft Bonanza, I don’t know what one could be! Good job to all who made this! Been with you guys since the beginning. Keep it up!

[@MaShcode]

And Matt G is the bear whisperer. Black? Fight back!! Owen was locked in. Priceless. Hahaha

[@BamaContractor]

Enjoying the trip. Can’t wait to see where we get to next leg. Keep’em coming!

[@benmartz3405]

Love the vlog guys. Thanks and happy holidays

[@leonardolosada256]

Hi Matt Im Leo from Argentina , sorry by my english. Im pilot too. I and 7 friend rented 4 Cessna 172 and flew fron San Francisco to Anchorage in 2000 and back. So yours videos remmember me this trip. Congratulations and good fly. Ah if you come to Argentina please let me know.

[@kaarongillett9962]

"no glove gang"..knew Owen was a raw boi

[@davesemak]

Beautiful scenery! I'm enjoying this as much as the 210 trip over Greenland to Europe, if you get near southwestern Pa or Palm Beach county, Florida look us up!

[@chrisanderson4394]

You live in Canada long enough, you get used to the CADORS about moose on the runway, and wildlife in the vicinity of the runway/taxiway. On my Checkride, we were doing a precautionary landing procedure on a grass strip. My FIC on the preflight stated that she "might tell me to land, or might be an overshoot". When I confirmed on the downwind pass what she said, she asked why? I told her "Because there's two bull moose on the runway right now".

[@michaelstern1945]

As usual great scenery. Safe travels

[@garymcleanuk]

Pre takeoff Checklist.. Hair: Check

[@gewglesux]

Hahahaha I know right?

[@gewglesux]

@Ernest Renaud 54 here...my appearance is still important to me. I even still have hair- less than before but still a fair amount.

[@silasmarner7586]

Lordy........

[@thermicdude9164]

Fixes hair, puts on headset

[@EvgenySemendeev]

Vaughan Rizzo ✌️🤣

[@higgydufrane]

That is a beautiful plane, especially with the wing tips.

[@josephsoutham5117]

Thanks for a great video!

[@BonanzaBart]

KFC 200 A/P. The switch on the button panel (KC-290) is held by an electromagnet in engaged position. There is a little piece of steel in that switch that sometimes dislodges and consequently the rocker switch will not stay latched ON. I would check this first as it may be a likely culprit (assuming that the A/P passes self-test with 4-5 blinks and beeps).

[@rzero21]

Not gonna lie, the telephoto shot of the airplane on the runway is totally worth it.

[@CanChikMay]

ever been to vancouver island or queen charlottes? you were so close .... i love your adventures!

[@urban8908]

Fantastic content as always.

[@mrbossome28]

Loving this series

[@TheJustin574]

Where's the update about police demanding you stay in your motel room?

[@Bratfalken]

I think that was teasers from the Russian visit to come...

[@taylorj959a]

thoroughly enjoy your channel. when I was in 12th grade I took the class room portion but never made it to the actual in seat pilot training and really wish I had.

[@mattguthmiller]

Never too late!

[@danawalker55]

Another awesome video! The scenery is wild🦌🐨🐻.Thanks for sharing. BTW what drone do you fly?

[@mattguthmiller]

There’s a link to all the gear in the description.

[@danawalker55]

Thanks!

[@The_PaleHorseman]

I can't stop laughing at Owens reaction, he's just focused on that bear man lol

[@daviddavid496]

Crazy Good Video!!

[@kaimurtagh]

Happy Birthday Matt!

[@markaoslo5653]

1:52 - _"we should talk about Baron moose safety..."_ I thought we were in a Bonanza - lol (yes, I know) ;)

[@matteoolivergosnell1085]

What's the name of the gravelstrip at 11:40?

[@Spotteroo]

Ospika. Up an East branch of Williston Lake

[@stephenwilliams5201]

Auto.pilot? Riding in a military 123 coming back from Honduras. I got to see the cockpit from a seat. It's the best show. Ever.

[@KEITHGEE1000]

Great stuff thanks!!

[@peanuts2105]

Loving the all American background music

[@JOSHL50]

That was great. Thanks for sharing. I’m sorry I missed you in Seattle. Do you ever post before you are going to be somewhere?

[@mattguthmiller]

I usually try to post on Patreon in advance, then somewhat real-time on my Instagram story. But the exact timing on this one ended up being a bit last minute to figure out when it fit between work projects.

[@JOSHL50]

@@mattguthmiller Just signed up for patreon. Hope you'll come through Seattle again.

[@maineguy1408]

Another excellent video and adventure Matt -- you do great work and your episodes are both educational as well as great fun to watch! Can you elaborate on the $1000 piece of FAA certified plastic over the gear handle? Guess I have to re-watch and/or do some online research on the Bo. I own a Piper Warrior but hope to step up to an A36 someday!

[@3204clivesinclair]

I remember doing my twin rating. While waiting to enter the runway, my instructor was going through engine failures during taxi, roll and take off, etc. He said “if we lose an engine now, we abort the flight. Strange how single pilots would still take off on one motor”.

[@flybyairplane3528]

Clive Sinclair hello, flying on 1, is quite different than TAKE OFF WITH 1, CHEERS FROM NJ🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CrazeLive]

I just moved from Alaska to Boston this year. Oh, and Moose will chase you! You want to stand your ground and shout super loud just a heads up!

[@russellvanklassen9291]

how many years did they make the flip yoke i have never seen that ?

[@williamdegnan4718]

What is the Service Ceiling of a Moose? I would think at above 10 feet AGL you would be pretty safe from them. Bears can climb but not without some kind of structure. So there's that. Just the same, as you watch for other aircraft, sweep the sky for wildlife. Try to get out a Pirep if you have an airborne encounter. 🤣

[@branimirfilovski8388]

Awesome video!

[@jameshcox]

Loved the sequence around the gravel strip. But surely you have a co pilot and passenger who could book the hotel while you’re flying?

[@pimlican]

He's a control freak

[@SimonPeterson552]

What is the song at 10:42?

[@jeremyhill2243]

Great pilot!

[@AustinClaborn]

Owen always struck me as a no glove kinda guy!

[@mattguthmiller]

😂

[@Rick-yf2dw]

what mountain range or peaks were those at about 2300 on video? great pics and scenery. Laptop vacation!

[@Spotteroo]

Hudson Bay Mountain by the look of it. All credit to following the flight on Google Earth.

[@DavisFite]

You like the iPhone as opposed to an iPad in the cockpit? Looks like its working fine.

[@dickjohnson4268]

Your bird makes my kidneys hurt. Flew an A-35 with 9 hours of fuel onboard. No auto pilot. E-185 Continental. But alas, I was a lot younger. Now a 30 minute flight requires a pee alternate.

[@gotstars]

Is there a back up horizon thats not a glass screen

[@thecosmicyak1370]

Great Video

[@nbrowser]

Damn British Columbia is beautiful...and I'm biased...as I live here! :)

[@REsiide]

Is it possible to get the thumbnail picture as an wallpaper?

[@jfrotlund]

Hey Matt, Is that a KFC200 autopilot with a KC-295 flight computer in the back ?? I had same issues in my Mooney with my autopilot, that started to disengage every 3 minutes in the beginning - until it finally never engaged at all. :( My solution was to buy an old (pre owned) KC-295 flight computer on Ebay - take out all configurable boards from my existing autopilot, and install these in the new (pre owned) autopilot - Thereby replacing the motherboard of the KC-295 flight computer. Worked fine after that. :) Let me know if you need details... And by the way.... Great video as always !!!!

[@sean7854]

Dudes daddy is a multi millionaire so I don't think he's going to buy a used off e bay

[@777rogerf]

@@sean7854 According to wikipediia Matt's earned his own living since a young age.

[@tomasscherer]

Nice Matt!!!

[@rajbahadurverma6762]

Super Video

[@_c.o_r_e.y_]

As an Alaskan, I cracked up at the bear safety paperwork

[@killahjay1000]

I had a moose chase me in Maine. So the 'they won't chase you' I could argue against. Luckily I was only 20 foot from the cabin.

[@waynefoster6964]

Hey Matt, it would be very informative if you notated where your landing on screen. Just a suggestion. Love the videos!

[@BobHolowenko]

I love when I hear an ATC I know come over the radio... #smalltowns #commsNerd

[@BobHolowenko]

Waypoint DRAGO !!!

[@BobHolowenko]

Search and Rescue (CASARA, PEPAIR) is a public service. Hence the rage when someone doesn't close their flightplan.

[@fernman87]

What service were you using to make the phone call? Assuming you have something on your phone and integrated with the A20 headset via Bluetooth?

[@TeemarkConvair]

epic scenery

[@kewkabe]

You're MIT material, but for people who can't afford a Bonanza 36 and the time and fuel to traverse the world, it's still possible to get into MIT -- I did it ('90) and all my daddy gave me was advice to "get as much as you can when you're still young."

[@mattguthmiller]

Same

[@464RJ]

Great 👍 Vid! What AP do you have Matt? I’ve got A36 with KP150 3 axis and thinking of upgrading to Garmin GFC500? ..

[@mattguthmiller]

KFC200

[@464RJ]

Matt Guthmiller I might be swapping the computer box of my KFC150 with Newley released Aerocruze 230 Bendix King once they get cleared soon for Bonanza A36 since they allow you to keep your existing cables n servos with 2 yr warranty extended on them as a package deal with the purchase of the airdata computer Aerocruze230.. check it out !! 🙏🏻 (Only downside is no Vertical Nav at TOD ) www.bendixking.com/en/products/aerocruze-230

[@blimpcommander1337]

OMG 3 hours without an autopilot. I feel for you. I know what it's like to fly over 8000 hours without an autopilot. A terrible, terrible thing to have to put up with.

[@mcotherman5957]

But did you do it without snacks? :-D

[@blimpcommander1337]

@@mcotherman5957 No. There has to be a line drawn somewhere.

[@97JoMiller]

honestly, I don't feel bad for him, flying an adventure and having to fly his own plane for 3 hours without an auto pilot... sorry, no getting any pity from me, I'd love to be in that situation.

[@loganreuter6072]

that intro though

[@MrAeronca100]

OMG an autopilot failure LOL I dunno aviation has turned into a soy boy game I guess, retired old grumpy pilot here (55) years accident incident free, flown trips many times back in the 70's with inop autopilots on heavies, for us old timers it was no big deal and some of the older guys I knew (WW2 Guys) would comment when I told them we had an inop placarded autopilot "no big deal at least they are not shooting at us"

[@danwaldie4661]

Williston Lake at McKenzie is man-made when the dam was built there.

[@tjrag3287]

Hi Matt, what pilot license do you have? ATPL Integrated?

[@Stepclimb]

The US does not issue pilot licenses, only certificates. Amsrvs.registry.faa.gov/airmeninquiry/main.aspx Search for Matthew lee guthmiller. He holds a Commercial certificate for SEL, SES, MEL and Instrument Airplane Private for Glider SIC type rating in the DC-3 Remote pilot for small UAS Ground Instructor Basic Instrument

[@rfriesen1644]

Hmm. I thought in Canada when you cancelled IFR it also cancelled flight alerting, unless you request that be kept, as you did with the controller.

[@michaeldunlevie9880]

Excellent encouragement while she's flying, great video.

[@TheFlyingReporter]

Matt. You are my favourite aviation KZbinr. End.

[@mattguthmiller]

Haha thanks Jon

[@donhill3rd]

Nice Job

[@The_PaleHorseman]

Sacrifice Owen to the bear gods 🤣

[@utuber2940]

Is everything a paparazzi occasion with the copilot snapping a million pictures??

[@keywestjj]

Another fun video - thanks! But, 'um, Matt ...its "108 Mile House, BC" ... not ranch.

[@mattguthmiller]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/108_Mile_Ranch

[@swamprat69er]

Thanks for the ride over B.C. I've done it on the road but never in the air.

[@bagels377]

On my 250nm cross country, the 250nm leg took 2 1/2 hours. I got the plane with no auto pilot. It wasnt a big deal but it wasnt fun 😂

[@robertfrederick9061]

Moose, despite being large, can blend into its surroundings; be careful if you encounter a vision impaired Bull moose with Amorous intentions

[@redthorne2836]

The level of support you give your girlfriend is awesome. :)

[@nightwaves3203]

Great vids and next time video Rachael petting the teddy bear :) Grizzlies it isn't stand your ground play dead. It's their ground not yours. Last I knew playing dead is a heck of a way to end up dead. Realistic nongovernment advice for Grizzly's any Alaskan living around grizzly's will tell you is have a big bore gun saving the last shot for yourself.