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Flying Over Gross: Why is it dangerous?
In this episode of Coffee and a Hanger, we dive into the thrilling world of bush flying and the intricacies of aircraft weight and balance. Join us as our guest, Kirk Ellis, an experienced pilot, recounts a hair-raising tale of pushing a plane to its limits and the crucial lessons learned about gross weight and center of gravity (CG).
Key Topics Covered:
The importance of understanding gross weight and its impact on flight safety.
How turbulence and g-loading affect an overloaded aircraft.
Real-life examples of weight and balance issues leading to critical situations.
Detailed explanation of the Super Cub's rudder control and its behavior during slow flights and landings.
Story Highlights:
A you...
Key Topics Covered:
The importance of understanding gross weight and its impact on flight safety.
How turbulence and g-loading affect an overloaded aircraft.
Real-life examples of weight and balance issues leading to critical situations.
Detailed explanation of the Super Cub's rudder control and its behavior during slow flights and landings.
Story Highlights:
A you...
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Interview: Alaska Bush Pilot Will Johnson
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.14 дней назад
Welcome to the Coffee and a Hanger podcast! In this episode, we have the incredible Will Johnson, who left a stable engineering job at Westinghouse Corporation in the 1980s to become a bush pilot in Alaska. Will shares thrilling stories from his time flying over the vast Alaskan wilderness, including a daring rescue mission in the Bering Sea. Will talks about his early days as a green pilot, le...
How Old Timer Bush Pilots built the First Strips!
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.21 день назад
In this episode, we dive into the thrilling experiences of landing on steep hills and the process of establishing new airstrips. Our guest shares a captivating story of landing on the bottom side of a steep hill, managing to stop within 50 feet with little tires on a tiny spot. This is a must-watch for enthusiasts of aviation, bush flying, and STOL landing techniques. Highlights: Establishing N...
He’s lucky to be Alive - Mid Air Collision With Helicopter!!
Просмотров 634Месяц назад
In this captivating episode, we dive into a heart-stopping midair collision story with our guest pilot. From narrowly avoiding disaster to dealing with emotional challenges, this episode takes you through the highs and lows of an unforgettable flying experience in the wilds of Alaska. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a bush pilot, or someone fascinated by real-life airplane crash videos, ...
Bush Flying Secrets From Kirk Ellis | Why It's Important To Know Your Area
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.Месяц назад
In this episode of the Coffee and a Hanger podcast, we dive deep into the world of bush flying! 🛩️ Our guest shares invaluable insights on navigating the unpredictable Alaskan weather, the art of landing on rugged airstrips, and the importance of knowing your aircraft and environment inside out. Whether you're interested in becoming a pilot or enhancing your skills in bush flying Alaska, this e...
From Plane Crashes To Bear Attacks - Rob Carleson's Story
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Месяц назад
Join us for an extraordinary episode as we delve into the life of Rob Carlson, who at six years old, was dropped off in the remote Alaska Range foothills in 1956. Left under the care of his pioneering step-grandmother, Rob spent the next nine years learning the true meaning of hard work and survival in the Alaskan wilderness. Rob's upbringing unfolds with tales of bush planes, daring pilots, an...
Pattern Consistency - Is it actually needed Off-Airport?
Просмотров 960Месяц назад
Join us for an in-depth discussion on mastering off-airport flying techniques and safety procedures for tricycle gear airplanes. In this episode of the Coffee and a Hangar podcast, we explore essential practices such as soft field takeoffs, flying square patterns, and executing precise landings. Discover why these foundational skills are crucial for ensuring safety and success, whether you're a...
Crashes & Close Calls: Tales from Kirk Ellis 40 plus years of bush flying
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, Kirk Ellis portrays growing up in the remote wilderness of Nabesna Alaska. He describes what challenges followed that lifestyle, and the benefits that bush aviation allowed his family. He recounts stories of recovering wrecked airplanes, and flying them to civilization. He describes the challenges of flying in the terrain he grew up in. He contrasts what past vs present off-airpo...
From combat to cockpit: Veteran builds the ultimate freedom machine.
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Junior Daniel is the builder of the 2024 Alaska Airmen's raffle plane. In this video he shares his story of how he became an aircraft builder and a bush pilot and how his time in the military shaped his perspective of flying and the freedom it provides. This plane is an experimental super cub built primarily with Javron components. This aircraft will be given away at the upcoming Great Alaska A...
Aviation Safety Myths: Bush Pilot Mindset with Matt Keller
Просмотров 12 тыс.3 месяца назад
In this video Matt Keller with Blue Ice Aviation provides valuable information for how to transition to Mountain flying. He provides unique scenarios, and lessons, which demonstrate how to adapt to the unexpected conditions that bush Alaska will throw your way. Matt also recounts memories of his past, such as flying with his father in law, legendary bush pilot Mike Meekin. Matt also unveils an ...
2024 Alaska Airman's Raffle Plane | Build Update!
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 месяца назад
Tickets: alaskaairmen.org/raffle/ Danchini: danchiniaero.com/ Seats: sportaircraftseats.com/pages/custom-aircraft-seats In this video, the owner of Danchini Aero discusses the 2024 Alaska Airmen's raffle plane. This plane is an experimental super cub built primarily with Javron components. This aircraft will be given away at the upcoming Great Alaska Aviation Gathering in May. You can buy ticke...
Interview: Alaska Bush Pilot Steve Williams
Просмотров 24 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Sponsor - sportaircraftseats.com/ Sponsor - acmecubtraining.com/ In this video, Steve Williams with Acme Cub Training teaches the best practices to safely transition to off-airport flying. He delves into the dangers of going around, explains how to properly prepare for an engine failure, and what habits you should train to make your off-airport adventures safe. Steve also shares some incredible...
Cessna 180 Alaska Showcase | SUV Of The Sky
Просмотров 18 тыс.5 месяцев назад
In this video, Will lands off-airport next to Knik Glacier on a remote Alaska bush strip, where he showcases his family's Cessna 180. He discusses what modifications he used to create a comfortable, high-performing aircraft for his family. Will reveals the personal history behind the aircraft, along with why the Cessna 180 is the perfect aircraft for a family. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:15 - A...
Super Cub Walkaround | Flying In Alaska Backcountry With Acme Cub Training
Просмотров 23 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Super Cub Walkaround | Flying In Alaska Backcountry With Acme Cub Training
Stretched Pacer - The Original Four Place Cub?
Просмотров 28 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Stretched Pacer - The Original Four Place Cub?
Fly it by the numbers! Chances are that if you are gross you are actually over gross. Did you count the weight of your IPad?, two quarts of oil in the back, seat covers? How about all the things added since the last ACTUAL weighing? You really don't know what the actual weight is so being conservative may be the difference.
Great interview. Lots of important advice. And Daniel knows the right questions to ask. Keep ‘em coming!
Thanks man 👍
The piece of advice that I like is, “the inconvenience of a cancelled or delayed flight will soon be forgotten but an accident will always be remembered and regretted.
I agree, sometimes we get so focused on our goal that we forget to assess our options. It’s something we should constantly be reminding ourselves of.
These old guys are incredible to listen to! I really hope you can keep these coming, look forward to every episode… wish I had someone like this close by to mentor me! Keep up the good work you do a great job! Cheers from Australia
That’s why we do it. Thanks for watching and tell your friends 👍
Was the pilot he talked about hitting the ridge “father Kelly”. He was one of my customers… hit somewhere between dillingham and togiak
I’m not sure. I didn’t ask his name 🙁
This is good info they don't teach to pass the ACS
Money no object!
So cool! What a stud!
35” tires 🛞 !
Ok I'm showing my southern ignorance but what is a tusex and I probably am not even spelling it right? I assume it's a sinkhole of some sort.
Tusock definition:a small area of grass that is thicker or longer than the grass growing around it. In alaska we are usually referring to bumps in tundra.
You should do an interview with the guys over at Helio Alaska to talk why bringing the Helio Courier back into production is a big deal for Alaska and backcountry flying in general.
That’s a great idea. I’ve thought about doing a little documentary style piece about what they are doing but haven’t thought about an interview
What a great story thank you for sharing!
Crazy that prop held together.
I know right?
Ive owned fast cars, Harley's,sleds,boats,dirtbikes ect..... That thing is my dream hotrod impressive piece of equipment cheers to you.
Frightening!
Hey Chris
You just sneaking around commenting with your incognito account?
Awesome interview! The original 4 place cub.... The Piper Clipper, PA-16.
Absolutely fantastic!
Nice pull out, this was my favorite takeaway moment from his extended interview - great reminder of what it takes to know an area
Same. I’ve heard a lot of people saying fly low on a nice day to get to know the terrain better. Interesting stuff
That was absolutely fantastic.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really hope you can keep this podcast going. I love hear all of these stories! Would also like to hear more about do’s and don’ts of flying in the bush.
Brandon, thanks for the encouragement. We plan to keep it up. It’s a lot of fun. I will see what I can do about the dos and don’ts. It’s my hope that some of the stories that are shared will teach those lesson.
By far the best podcast I’ve listened too. Legend.
Thanks for the kind words. We plan to have Kirk on again soon
Love these videos, priceless!
Glad you like them!
Fantastic interview from both, this is a channel worth watching
Glad you enjoyed it!
What an amazing life! Thanks for getting his stories on film Daniel.
Thanks for your help with it
Incredible stories and story telling! Spent the summer near Skwentna last year and its a joy to hear some personal history from the area. Thanks for sharring Rob👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely LOVE this plane!
Do Jim Baum next
Fun interview!
Love Rob's Stories! What an awesome life he's led! I love it!
No bad advice there. 💪🏼
Humm?
Ron hayes is another pilot you should interview, 95 yr old polar bear guide, kirk ellis rules !!
What can I do yo get one of those beautiful airplanes , any contact so we can talk?
We aren’t the builder but I would be happy to connect you. You can contact me via my website sportaircraftseats.com.
Enjoyed the detail and time Will took describing his 180.
Glad you enjoyed it!
16:02 "Don't do anything you're not comfortable with." I love his talking point on this. I'm surround by CFI's and Commercial Pilots who will hear there's a gusting crosswind of 18 and won't fly because the max demonstrated crosswind was 17. I will never actively shame anyone for choosing not to fly when they're uncomfortable, but if you're going to be a professional, you're going to have to do some uncomfortable things. You might as well be a little uncomfortable intentionally (by taking off into known crosswinds and learning how the plane flies in a fairly controlled environment) before you're notifying ATC of your fuel remaining trying to find a calm runway somewhere in Oklahoma because the intended destination is above the max demonstrated crosswind.
I love all the knowledge you share about flying. A lot of good points in this video.
Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it!
Terrific Story! Let us know how we can help. I’m telling you….keep up this great work and it’ll pay off in your biz. Those seats look really great. Martin
Go buy a cub from Junior and tell him you heard about it on airplanes in the wild 😃 or just keep following
Dude get this on Spotify!
Great conversation, what an incredible story he's lived.
The fuel pump ‘smile’ on the lower cowl is the easy 185 tell tale.
I had a DPE call me a "promising young pilot" on my commercial checkride. I'm still riding that high. Now I'm working on my multi-engine and I'm back to hearing how bad I am, how I'm not progressing, etc. Now I'm riding that low haha
That’s funny. Humility is an interesting thing. Like how do you know if you’re being humble? Is it when you feel like crap?
These are great!! Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Outstanding work interviewing these wise and experienced guys. Keep up the good work…my hunch is it will be great for your biz…
Thanks. Let’s hope so. The more it helps my business the more interviews we will be able to release. There is a significant expense to all of this.
Kirk is a living bush pilot legend! I was lucky enough to buy a 4 place cub from him several years ago and after spending a little time with him I made him sign it! After really seeing what is possible with the 4 seat cub we started building another, because what’s better than one cub? 2 cubs! With this new build Kirk has created another masterpiece! These 4 place cubs are just incredible to fly. Thanks for getting this interview and capturing a little bit of the Ellis story.
I hadn't heard of your channel until today, and I watched this entire podcast in one sitting. Well done!
Awesome, sorry for the interruption 😁
Hugh respect for Kirk Ellis. A gentle low profile man doing actually highly amazing stuff.
Excellent interview! Please keep them coming
Will do
This is so cool to get to hear from the guys we usually can only read about, you’re killing it!
Thanks. More to come
Kirk is such a gentleman and legend in the bush flying world. I wish he would do an interview like this once a week so we would have more of his knowledge and stories to glean from!!
I agree. I plan to get him in again at some point. In the mean time we do have some great guests coming up soon as well.
Another amazing video/interview. Kirk has built two planes for a buddy of mine here in Utah so it is cool to listen to his stories. I had watched the super cub hardcore before, truly an amazing family. And yes you make GREAT seats! Thanks and keep up the great work
Hey Jay, good to hear from you. How’s your bearhawk flying?
@@AirplanesInTheWild Daniel, I hang the wings in about 10 days, so not far from flying. Hope you are well.
What a legend Kirk Ellis is thank you for sharing the great knowledge and story’s. It’s wonderful you were able to document this. Thank you both 🙏🏻
It’s humbling to be able to sit down with guys like him. Thank you for watching