Off Airport Pilot Training with me, Kevin Quinn

[@kevinWwhite-pl5jx]

I like the high dez area. I spent the summers at my grandmas house in Susanville when I was a kid. I have been on the other side of the country for my whole adult life.40 years in Florida.Last time I was up there was 2011....we flew in and out of Reno in 1960’s. The airport was a small single story building ....

[@donaldelliott730]

Great flying.Practice becomes perfect,stay safe.🇯🇲

[@yellowcubdriver9545]

Nice video and good shots for explaining. Thanks

[@Neilazbiker]

I learned a lot watching this. Thanks

[@drmckee]

It don't get no funner that this. thanks for posting these

[@chasebentley6980]

Best video yet. Taking my private check ride on the 23rd and this kind of content is super motivating. Thanks for your contribution to the aviation community. Can’t wait to train for this...

[@mburgnon]

Good luck!

[@outcold1982]

Great stuff Kevin Quinn..

[@chadbobby]

Love it Quinner! Some real great advice here, I'd love to have you teach me a thing or two some day!

[@crammydavisjr5813]

Weston’s Jungle Bar landing was gorgeous!

[@dougbourdo2589]

Off airport 'self' training... Great idea. Nice that you are 'mentoring' with Wes. Bravo to you.

[@seansadler6912]

This is an awesome video! It's really nice to hear/see you talk Weston through the techniques, along with your recent solo videos where you talk through your thought process when coming in to land...this is why I watch bush flying videos. Keep up the good work Kevin!

[@jmcguire5151]

That jungle bar approach is sick to watch.

[@Forty5Kimber]

Excellent video in a beautiful place, thank you for sharing.

[@BraapZ]

Amazing pilotage Weston, good work.

[@denisnagy3378]

Geez Weston nice job Sir! Kevins a good teacher eh Pitch for airspeed Power for altitude nice steep stable approaches over those damn tall trees...... for the greaser Cheers guys and great content

[@WoutervanTiel]

On the edge of my seat the whole time. A $300,000 aircraft and your life on the line. Fascinating.

[@Bigtirepilot]

+Wouter van Tiel 💥👊

[@davidbrenneman2857]

Awesome video ! Many thanks for posting.

[@ruben0227]

Thanks for the new video!!

[@yannvernier20]

Kevin, Really cool video, this kind of content is where you shine 👍

[@TimberTramp]

I believe so much of the skill set is being able to run equipment (well) in general….basically you’re able to feel what is happening, optimize that feeling and run the equipment up to that line….run dozers, loaders, excavators etc..

[@jonseese]

Loved this video. I liked seeing your landing then providing input during his landings. Jungle Bar was awesome!!

[@nbwatki]

Great video Quinner

[@seanryan7895]

Kevin, yes, this is how You promote this kind of aviation. Help bring up the next generation and teach them Your skills, and this can go on forever. Good job.

[@lostgriz]

I grew up with a view of Honey Lake, super cool to see you flying in that area!

[@tillerjets]

Been following you guys for a few years now, and I have to say, if it wasn’t for all of you making videos I would have never thought about becoming a pilot. It’s definitely on my to do list. You guys are stewards of the bush flying world and I appreciate what you guys do to show us what’s it’s like. Seriously, keep the great videos coming.

[@tomscott3939]

great video nice flying and landing!! thanx for sharing.

[@johnbolin7098]

Hard to believe Weston is a 300 hour pilot. He clearly gets it. Great addition to the group. Thanks Kevin , bush flying is the best !

[@Ramdodge582]

thanks for using the right terminology, so many times people say wilderness instead of back-country. wilderness areas among others are protect from many things and aircraft is one of them.

[@bobwright5557]

Awesome Kevin! Thanks for sharing. Some beautiful places there, and superb flying! Hi from Iowa.

[@scottwalters8090]

Glad you are doing videos now. Always enjoy when you're on with Trent. Would be sick to fly with you guys!

[@Raypatrick66]

Exactly

[@Raypatrick66]

I think that would be a dream come true I just couldn’t imagine hanging with you guys it would be like crazy wow!!! I definitely never had a boring life that’s for sure I’ve seen more than you could ever believe but this one is like a fantasy I need something good in my life!!!!

[@davestrong2971]

Glad your getting time to edit. This is a great video.

[@lukewarm1217]

Good flyin guys.

[@desertfox3860]

Very nice video! Thanks for the ride!

[@Stringman1950]

Hey, my friend. Had to sell my Piper for health reasons. Now I fly through you. Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@MichaelLloyd]

All really nice places to land but Jungle Bar was SWEET! The water stuff looks risky. Cool but risky.

[@kevinsavas7173]

Awesomeness! This is the type of flying that I will be working towards. Love the video.

[@heathbirley1774]

Thankyou Kev! and just as much, thankyou Weston! I honestly learnt soo much from this video. Twice so far, and excuse me while I go for no.3. please keep up this tutorial style Kev, it's awesome!

[@91backinblack]

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! More videos like this please! Learned a lot!

[@Raypatrick66]

Wow you guys Rock!! Great group of guys im so envious... between you and trent mike and all of you!! i am going to get my pilots license!! you all are amazing pilots and i really respect you guys really makes me feel like there’s still some of America left!! let’s hope it doesn’t get taken away from us.... stay safe flight slow, takeoff quick and smooth!!;-). Thanks KEVIN QUINN......!

[@daveanderson3237]

Really good training video Kevin! Enjoyed the different 'perspectives' and your narration.

[@Lammons1960]

Thanks for sparking a love that I have put on the back shelf for a long time. I love watching you and Trent and the rest of the flying Cowboys make these trips. This has been a dream of mine for most of my life. I have been in Aviation maintenance for over 35 years but just never was able to finish my ticket as raising a family and kids college was always priority. I have managed to maintain my love through model aviation and I love how you put the slow flight to use in full scale. Keep up the videos and be safe.

[@Bigtirepilot]

Let's get you flying! Love to take ya!

[@chrismate2805]

Excellent video, those large empty desert spaces helps a lot getting used to slow flying the plane.

[@planecraze6507]

That is some amazing flying!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

l am here to stay...Thanks very much...!

[@lundbrad]

Awesome video! I'm going to be buying a Carbon Cub asap and want to get some training from you!

[@jamesbaxter5911]

all of yall are flying well

[@johnfife3062]

Loved every minute of this, soaking up the sense of things as you call it. Rooster-licicous.

[@HookedOnUtah]

Kevin, your videos get better and better, great job

[@jon2117]

Awesome video Kevin! I’m a student pilot in Canada. I hope to do some bush piloting someday. Thanks for making the videos!

[@bennietipton2820]

That is awesome I really think your videos are a lot of help for pilots like me that are just getting started. So thank you buddy

[@michaelhille261]

I would love to get over and do some training with the legends of aviation 👌👍🏻 I started making videos after following you guys. An inspiration to aviation.

[@commonsensejones9979]

Great video. You said it was going to be a little bit different and I'm glad it was. I suppose all of us who watch your videos aspire to do the same kind of flying and this one was inspiring and didactic both. I have a 180 Maule and would love to come learn the way Weston has.

[@2779mattie]

Damn I need to get myself a plane my next goal to achieve Pilot license first I suppose nice video

[@AZVIDS]

Awesome tips!

[@lostgriz]

That river bottom landing sure looked like just outside of Doyle, where I used to shoot jack rabbits as a kid. Not too far from the wrecking/salvage yard.

[@gibsonoster1]

Another great one. Thanks guys!

[@richardheinichen8279]

fantastic!

[@dukejupiter7870]

Great job! real meat and potatoes hear. Very instructional. Husky seems to be a solid and predictable machine I will look into them more

[@Brian-cj4bj]

Awesome flying!!!

[@Laywaste]

So cool watching you land at Lahontan where I camp all summer!

[@FallLineJP]

That’s a cool sounding plane. Is that whistling sound from the prop?

[@KaizenUSMC]

power & energy! "...send it" might have a shooter on your hands!

[@Emanuel-kz9lw]

Gosh I hate living in the city, this is a dream, I would never be disappointed if I lived like this.

[@Georgewrigley]

That was awesome guys. Love it from start to finish! :)

[@MartyG144]

Great video, Kevin. Awesome format, I'd love to see more of these.

[@fredalsace68]

regards from FRANCE ! incredible video ! woaww ! unfortunately your plane is not allowed in France... :-(

[@jeffwhiteley3625]

Great video. Good job guys.

[@nickmalone3599]

I think you have stubble across a real service and a gem: STOL, back country flight training student videos. You should do this more. Should really do a STOL Drag School (SDS) video series. Thank you Kevin, you are the Soul of STOL right now use is to benefit general aviation.

[@BreizhKayak]

Wahoo ! So interesting to watch and nice to see an aviat husky joining the cubs and the foxes ! It is great to understand what all the skills needed behind the nice videos. When you compare your landings and Trent's for example, Trent is always very fast and you are always slower, is that due to differences between Kit Fox and Cub ? Thanks again for this Kevin, every time I watch videos from the Flying Cowboys my will to become a "bush" pilot increase. We can't do this in France due to regulations but near my place there is a small airpot with a flying school on small planes, need to spare some money !!! ;-)

[@vancamjr]

Fun day with consummate power management skills on display. STOL-Drag content was fine and all but this is so much better in every way. You’re killing it Kevin.

[@ezviktor]

Nice job Kevin!

[@brianfothergill4822]

Hi Kevin. This hit the enjoyment factor to an all time high. Entertaining, informative, skill appreciation and safety just brilliant! Please do a series covering each terrain type. Genius :)

[@Kiwi_Pilot]

What a fun day! Would love to get a STOL aircraft one day. Looks like fun.

[@ryanharmon4194]

Congrats on picture of the day on GA news

[@ikay2102]

Great explaining Kevin.

[@maxbootstrap7397]

Question: Can you list the best 5 or 10 airplanes for low/slow STOL/bush flying where the emphasis is on getting into the smallest and most awesome spots in the boonies (with emphasis on desert and mountain environments)? Also give a rough price estimate to buy fully factory assembled when possible. I prefer a 2-seat airplane with side-by-side seats, but am open to front-and-back seats if its other advantages are significant enough.

[@Bigtirepilot]

Super cub, Highlander, Kit fox, Legend Cub, Carbon Cub, Cessna 180. 80-300$k

[@maxbootstrap7397]

@@Bigtirepilot : Thanks. Is it possible to buy something like Trent Palmer airplane assembled for $200K or less (can't go over $200K)? Is the airplane that takes-off in 6 feet a Highlander? Are you a STOL/bush CFI ?

[@jeffpyne3834]

Awesome video

[@highmarkrich]

Seriously love these styles of videos.

[@flhtcui2000]

Don't fly but I look at your flights like a Jeep with wings and I do Jeep in some pretty cool places here in Arkansas.

[@daedaluscan]

They keep getting better Kevin:)

[@gapster46]

At 1:35 “People are afraid of flying slow”. That would be me. Stall warning would mean more power and pitch for speed. If you have ever stalled an aircraft and crashed, you would understand. I love watching these videos, but I don’t think I could do it myself. My flying instructor instilled in me this saying. “There is nothing as useless as the altitude above you”. I’ll never tire of watching these videos tho.

[@justinparker7795]

why do you all think we want to see your faces while flying???? we want to see where your going too!!!!Thank you great video!!

[@portnuefflyer]

Nice seeing a Husky slowed down for a change! Around my parts, near the Husky/Aviat plant, they seem to be largely flown by guys who never take them off airport, and wear out the bush wheels on pavement.

[@portnuefflyer]

Just noticed the vent in the skylight...never seen one there, interesting, food for thought!

[@DreadnautVS]

The tires grew up fast in 6 months! Must be feeding those little guys well!

[@steveegbert7429]

Great flying, both of you! Is there still a ranch at Marlette? I was up here with my dad to deliver fuel as a kid. Got the tanker truck stuck in the mud and had to get pulled out with the owners cat.

[@Tunergeek]

So cool!!!! Nice work!

[@flyingclint589]

This is such a great video! It’s my dream to do this kind of flying. I love seeing you guys going in an out of so many different types of situations. I would sell one of my kids to get to spend a day flying with you in some of these environments! Ha!

[@evopwrmods]

While Osk Kosh, and STOL Drags are way cool. I sure have missed these Pure Flying Videos,,,,Great Job Mr. Quinn !!!

[@valkyriesride129]

This was Fantastic! Thank you!

[@stevet8121]

It's comforting to know we have such skilled STOL pilots. I feel they will play an important roll in the future.

[@homertalk]

As the world collapses into violence and war, STOL Pilots will be on the front lines of our fight with the Chinese take-over. Their extreme unique talents give them the skills to infiltrate and bomb every China town in America.

[@quantumss]

Cool stuff right there.

[@kenhurley4441]

I know it's depending on the aircraft, but what size bush tires would be the minimum/maximum? Are you a CFI II? Your experience and advice is execellent. You're "tailing" a wonderful story!

[@marcussobral7835]

Great stuff!!!!

[@acengineer737]

Enjoyed that 👍🏻✈️

[@additive8924]

I'm currently trying to find the funding for Flight School. This kind of flying is my mission. I'm looking at getting my light sport first immediately followed by some Bush training. Love your videos. If everything goes according to plan I should be able to fly my own plane to High Sierra by 2024.

[@Bigtirepilot]

Make it happen! 🙏

[@additive8924]

@@Bigtirepilot I literally dream about flying low and slow. I will make it happen! I will be there eventually. Come hell or high water, I will make my dreams come true!

[@davidholm8625]

great one kevin

[@stan8235]

Great video. Weston going to compete in STOL? Looks pretty good to me!

[@gregotterson6724]

Enjoyed the video, Kevin. I'm curious why you guys usually pop onto the main gear after landing. I understand at times when it's so rough or sandy you want to save the tailwheel, but seems like you do that for most every landing. I've been flying the Idaho backcountry for many years, and I was taught by the old timers to make full stall, full flare landings with as much brake as possible to keep from nosing over and to protect the prop......seems like your props come pretty close to the ground on some of these landing. Perhaps you could do a video that shows the differences in techniques and risk/benefit comparisons. Thanks.

[@Bigtirepilot]

+Greg Otterson low tail wheel allows for great breaking with good visability. 3 pointing off airport is no bueno on your tail feathers. Most of Idaho is grass strips. That's different.

[@gregotterson6724]

@@Bigtirepilot. Thanks for your reply, Kevin. I’d love to see a video demonstrating landing and takeoff styles and techniques if you are looking for video ideas.

[@markdearman2367]

Fantastic

[@randyvanvliet226]

So, so, so many variables to take into consideration before doing those kinds of landings. 60 hours here, and 62, don't think I'll have the eyesight or skills to ever do those sort of field landings, nor the time to learn how to do all of it.