Plane Talking - Back story and why I chose the Aviat Husky STOL bush plane.

[@danielnofal]

I have a twin of your plane! Great videos mate

[@HinterlandPilot]

Brilliant, they’re fabulous planes. I hear from my contacts is the USA the earlier manufactured models are in demand as they’ll the lightest weight and a great platform for for STOL modification. Check out my Instagram @hinterlandpilot as more videos on there. Am I correct in thinking you are based in Argentina? Best regards.

[@Fomites]

It's great to see a bit of UK flying. I flew BN Islanders (and Twin Otters) in New Guinea for a few years. UK flying appeals.

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks Peter. I'm looking forward to the lockdown being lifted at the end of the month so I can go flying again. You've flown some great planes in a fabulous location. What do you fly now?

[@Fomites]

@@HinterlandPilot Not flying presently. I turn 70 next year but that's only part of the reason. I moved to another unrelated sort of study/work then became sick, moved to London for 3 years (for my wife's work as an intensive care doctor and have just returned to Australia) and am still recovering from the health things and thinking about options for the future. I really miss aviation though and am tempted to re-engage with it - perhaps in instruction? I have about 4000 hours plus helicopter commercial. I would also love to return to Papua New Guinea (PNG) to fly but it's possibly a bit too demanding for my age. I flew in PNG from 1990 to 1997: photos.app.goo.gl/ZwtD4jH7sVr6qD768 Double click the photos for info if you are interested. Cheers :-)

[@HinterlandPilot]

@@Fomites Hi Peter, Thanks for the update - you’ve been very occupied over the last few years - also, I hope you're recovering. However, I’m sure you’re pleased to be back in Australia. Someone with your experience would be ideal as an instructor and you’ll have fun too. Just started flying in the UK after lockdown - so very pleased to get back in the Husky. Here’s to Flying, Fun & Freedom! Thanks for the link and kind regards.

[@jimmielittle877]

I watch a guy in Iowa land his Belite ultralight Cub in about 75 to 80 feet and takes off in about 130 feet really cool! Yes all STOL planes rule🏁Your burgundy and white Husky is super nice 🌻

[@HinterlandPilot]

Hi there, Thanks for your comments - much appreciated! Wow! That is very impressive landings and take-offs. I'm pleased you like the Husky's colour combination - classic livery! Agree, STOL rocks!

[@markdoan1472]

More and more people are getting to understand the astonishing versatility of a slow stall speed tail dragger bush plane ... The ability to land and stop in often less than a hundred meters literally explodes ones options of where you can go .. and a 100 mph cruise as the crow flies your still extending your day trip range over a car by a multiple of 3 ... often much more .. and the fun multiple is over 10

[@HinterlandPilot]

Hi Mark, Many thanks for your comments. You are absolutely spot on. I understand that STOL is one of the fastest growing aviation pursuits in the USA - this is great news. STOL planes are ideal for the UK where we have an abundance of small fields / paddocks - unfortunately the STOL fleet here in the UK is current small. I hope more UK pilots see the fun and benefits of STOL and convert to tail wheel flying.

[@nigelmorley5099]

Lovely video. Nice aircraft 👍

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks - the Husky is a great plane along with the Maule.

[@appalachianoperator]

Living the dream

[@HinterlandPilot]

Absolutely - the best time ever!

[@HookedOnUtah]

Fun video. Drop some 29's on your Husky, you'll love them.

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks for your message. I really wanted ABW 29's on the Husky. Unfortunately I couldn't get sign-off by EASA even though Aviat okay'd it and ABW supplied all the information. I'm hoping the CAA will okay it in the future.

[@rupertgibsonphotography1465]

Great bit of editing!

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks Ru

[@patrickmannion4952]

Question. When you take off from a small farm field, how do you get into the ATC coverage, do you just call on the radio and say “hi guys, here I am?”

[@HinterlandPilot]

Hi there, This is what I do... I tune into my local ATC when on the ground and listen to their broadcasts so I can pick-up on local traffic movements etc. I then take-off and as soon as I'm flying the plane (and happy) I call them up and request a Basic Service. Alternatively, I tune into their frequency and use their listening code which alerts them too, I'm flying in their area and listening into their frequency if they need to contact me. Ed

[@jayb9687]

Chuck Yeager flew one. It was his personal plane. You picked a good one :) rest in peace Chuck Yeager

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thank you for your comments and flagging to me that Chuck Yeager flew an Aviat Husky. This gives me great confidence in my plane that such an astonishingly, brilliant and pioneering pilot chose and flew an Aviat Husky. Below is a link to the Guardian newspaper here in the UK regarding Chuck Yeager's obituary - worth a read. R.I.P. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/dec/08/chuck-yeager-obituary

[@jayb9687]

@@HinterlandPilot ​ @Hinterland Pilot Right on thanks I'll check it out :) Juan Brown of Blancoliro channel talks about him in his video. It's at the end of the video. The video even ends with a pic of Mr. Yeager in his Husky :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/goS7pmVtZaath68

[@HinterlandPilot]

@@jayb9687 Thanks for this, I'll take a look now:)

[@alexwonner7469]

Great plane we all know that but unfortunately out of boundaries financially for many... But soon we will get more Bristell, Slings high wing and tail draggers flying with the Rotax. Will be much cheaper to fly them and to maintain them. But yes, the Husky is THE bush plane! No doubt about that.

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks for watching the video and your comments - much appreciated.

[@ronaldgum1543]

Where are you based in Norfolk ?

[@HinterlandPilot]

Thanks for your question - I'm based in Leicestershire.

[@bobulatorul]

How much does a brand new one with full specs cost?

[@HinterlandPilot]

Around $450,000 plus add-on and an improved panel etc