We Are Super Cub Pilots | INDIE ALASKA

Each year #pilots from around the state show off their piloting chops in the Valdez fly-in short takeoff and landing competition. For these pilots flying isn't just means of transportation, it's a way of life.
These skills aren't just used for bragging rights, they're essential for flying in Alaska--whether they're landing on a #remote beach or taking off of a glacier. Meet four talented pilots with one big thing in common, their love of flying their #supercub plane.
Video by: Hanna Craig, Kaysie Ellingson and Eric Keto
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[@Coops777]

Aww that was so nice!!!! Who wouldnt be touched by the look of pride in Dad's eyes and daughter close to tears with knowing how proud he is of her. Loved this. Great video thanks 😀

[@HillariDenny]

All the rods on the wall in the garage....Fishing AND flying? Life goal.

[@CapFreddy]

Bunch of happy people doing fun stuff. Excellent video for aviation lovers, thanks!

[@AviationDirection]

3:56 Millimeters from tail strike...

[@oby-1607]

Wow. I have some airtime but never have taken off or landed in that amount of runway. Absolutely amazing.

[@bruce2357]

When I took glider lessons back in 80-81 the tow planes were exclusively Piper Super Cubs in the traditional yellow. It didn't take me long to recognize how special those planes are.

[@ForgotowToUserName]

they are the best planes to have ever existed.

[@tuffilms5091]

This piece was excellent. Very well produced and informative. You guys always do amazing work!!

[@hobanagerik]

Now that is a proud dad. 👏

[@jburritt426]

This is a wonderful place to learn about these older planes. I just love them. In 2017,We were flown into Dune lake with a 1964 Piper Cub. My husband has a good friend in Alaska that is a pilot. Two people and your gear, it took three trips to get everyone in. That was the best flights I have ever been on. It was like a go cart of the skys. I will never forget how much fun that was. He commented that we traveled light. How much do you need for 3 days. We took 2 chihuahuas too.

[@joeborntrager3831]

Son you were conceived in a airplane lmao , almost died 😂😂😂😂👌

[@gliderfs621]

Same 🤣🤣🤣

[@frankhealey7599]

99

[@smaze1782]

I can’t even get my daughter off of KZbin long enough to go flying with me at all. An amazingly well produced piece. fantastic job guys.

[@jacekmak87]

I'm 31, but you can adopt me. I'll be glad to fly with you 😀

[@automan1223]

:20 & :47 That is my wingman Robby Pedersen ! Red & Gray Super Stol by Just Aircraft ! Watching that kind of skill on a modest budget taking the 1st place trophy home is very sweet !!

[@adven3814]

This was a great episode, more like it please. Thanks for taking the time to produce it. Best.

[@adven3814]

+Indie Alaska I watch all your videos. The Kodiak Pilot vid with Will was great. Keep it up. Best- Carl

[@karlfriedrich7758]

What a great bunch of people

[@countysecession]

They should do the STOL competition in a grocery store parking lot next time.

[@dtsh4451]

Winner get a bag of one week supply of grocery 😂

[@advent35]

So very well performed Indie! I grew up here and this just sparked and interest from my boyhood in me, thank you :o)

[@adamhammond6250]

Yep. It's all about the mindset. Not all of us started in aeroplanes. Some of us started in paragliders, skydiving, and helicopters. What is possible is only relative in your mind...

[@indiealaska]

Very true! Thanks for the words of wisdom Adam.

[@JohnDoe-we9yk]

Best BUSH PILOTS in the world are in ALASKA, no doubt. Please don't challenge them. 👍🙂

[@kulafachi9571]

Amazing skills

[@Rimraz]

Hopefully I’ll get to fly up in Alaska one day soon!!

[@mathesonfraser649]

Makes me want to put 850s on the 172

[@Bokaj01]

Is it common to experience air sickness first time in a small aircraft? Happened to me when I was a passenger on a flight. Nausea and cold sweat :(

[@TheFietek]

Awesome!

[@christiansiegert9895]

Loved it!

[@jasonsneed3179]

I like it... Very Nice

[@prof.heinous191]

Jason - time to blow the dust off your cameras!

[@redleader]

" WHAT A LIFE. WHAT A LIFE......how do you read?, Over..."

[@homefront3162]

Nice

[@SeamusOR]

I was brought up in the wrong country. All my life all I wanted to do is fly but its so expensive here in Ireland.

[@xX_Skraith_Xx]

reported for suggestive content ;D

[@frostbiten]

What is the requirement to fly those Cubs? Certificate and so on?

[@ryanp3907]

Just need a tailwheel endorsement

[@NauticalWizard]

Sorry but my super cub will have to have some subwoofers thrown in

[@_r3verie]

how much does a super cub cost?

[@MrFlyinghellfish]

Katatonic about $80,000

[@app4902]

A lot

[@joehillebrand1035]

What plane was that in the intro???

[@jimellenw]

Turbo Otter

[@jaroslav.koudelka]

yeah (y)

[@PacWestFish]

must be nice to do all of this on daddy's dime.

[@hellothere9262]

I sense a little jealousy....