Conquering the Canadian Rockies by Air | Flying the C172 Home to Alaska

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    Getting ever closer to home, flying our Cessna 172 from Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Alaska after panel upgrades. It's been a huge trip so far, and now we're about to enter the Canadian Rockies.
    This type of flying is challenging, but flying in a new place is also a lot of fun. With careful planning, our aviation journey continues.
    First we start in Grande Prairie, on our way to Ft Nelson. The first leg doesn't have a lot of terrain, and the flight goes by fast. We end the flight with some confusion on the radio, and someone taking off right in front of us.
    Next flight, Ft Nelson to Watson Lake, this is by far the most beautiful of all our legs. Towering mountains, blue frozen lakes, it's really wonderful. At Watson Lake we see the rich history of the area, known for a stopping point for WWII aircraft going to Russia.
    Our goal for the day is to get to Alaska, but now we try for another leg. Watson Lake to Whitehorse, another 3 hour leg of flying.
    By the time we get in Whitehorse, we're really wiped out. We decided to call it a night. It's the safe thing to do.
    The flying was great, but challenging. We hope you enjoy coming along.
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Комментарии • 109

  • @SeamusHilleary
    @SeamusHilleary 2 года назад +21

    Hey Chris! I’m new to your channel, but your content has been so entertaining and inspiring for me! Keep up the great work! ✈️👍

  • @tunnsie
    @tunnsie Месяц назад

    In regard to your comments on the air bridge to supply the Russians, during WWII, my dad while in the Canadian Army was stationed in Edmonton. The Russians would pick up the aircraft there. My dad’s duty was as a bartender and a mechanic. He mentioned that he served countless drinks to the Americans and Russians.

  • @redmondson27
    @redmondson27 2 года назад

    "Here we are in this aluminum tube, with a engine strapped to it." Best line ever. That will stick with me everytime I go up in my own little Skyhawk. Blue skies and tailwinds sir.

  • @CorPro
    @CorPro 2 года назад +4

    Wow, 9 hours of flying in one day. Last month I flew through the Canadian Rockies. From Valleyview Alberta to Grand Forks BC. What normally takes 16 hours by car, I was able to do in 3.5 hours with my Comanche 180. And with over half tanks of fuel left!!! But even after that flying single pilot, I felt very tired. Can't imagine what those long days must feel like. Love the videos!!

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      It really helped to be able to pass it back and forth. Helps with stamina for sure.

  • @TargetHHH101
    @TargetHHH101 2 года назад +1

    The algorithm does not disappoint, I watched a time lapsed video of somebody going from santa monica ca to new york. And now this popped up under suggestions, pretty rad.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      BOOM! Happy to hear Al Gore is working for me.

  • @wizerwhisky
    @wizerwhisky 2 года назад +2

    Hey Chris.
    Been watching since the beginning of your trip and during I completed my PPL! Your videos do keep somebody excited with flying.
    Hopefully your next video comes out soon, been patiently waiting.

  • @brandonmuffoletto3032
    @brandonmuffoletto3032 Год назад

    That intro with the music and transitions was crispy!

  • @jamesrutherford9597
    @jamesrutherford9597 Год назад

    I like the new panel!

  • @kevincollins8014
    @kevincollins8014 2 года назад +5

    Absolutely love the thought process and how you both listen to what the other might suggest. This kind of thinking ahead and considering all angles is what keeps us safe at the end of the day. It's so easy to let pressure and emotions take over when trying to make these decisions. Wow what beautiful scenery along the way though. I hope I'm still on your text list. I just wonder because I haven't gotten one from you in at least a couple of months and used to get them quite often. As always thanks for bringing us along and blessings to you and your family Chris.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      Things have slowed down a bit! I forgot to text everyone about this one. I'll have to update everyone.

    • @bernardc2553
      @bernardc2553 2 года назад

      It's kinda their version of CRM just like the professionals 😀

  • @MulveysMooney
    @MulveysMooney 2 года назад +3

    Scud run to Whitehorse Haha! You guys are vikings for putting in the hours on this one. Congratulations on an epic flight! Always great content. Entertaining, and educational. Thanks for sharing!

  • @StraightTail56
    @StraightTail56 Год назад

    Omg you used guy on a buffalo. That is some funny stuff and such

  • @pilotguy582
    @pilotguy582 2 года назад +2

    Been waiting for this video! Lived up the expectations! Absolutely stunning!

  • @wanderer5200
    @wanderer5200 2 года назад +2

    I really like those grips for the yoke. Never seen them before. I bet it makes flying more comfortable.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      They are real nice. AviationX Aircraft Interiors did they out of Conroe, Texas.

  • @00peter000000
    @00peter000000 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Chris, night shift for me here in Australia. So I get to kick back and watch your video!

  • @boogerwood
    @boogerwood 2 года назад +12

    These are taking FAR too long for you to upload. What? You have a life or something!? Kidding of course! Loved this entire series. Thanks for the continued content.

    • @justdewit
      @justdewit 2 года назад +3

      I have been looking for a new upload like even day since the last one!! Finally here!!!!

  • @JeremyMyersmusic
    @JeremyMyersmusic 2 года назад +3

    I absolutely love these videos! Glad you got past your creativity funk... this was fantastic. Seeing Whitehorse brought back a lot of memories of when we drove through there in our RV on the way back to Missouri. We slept in the Walmart parking lot. lol

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      I just drove through myself several weeks ago and slept at Walmart as well.

  • @tompinnef6331
    @tompinnef6331 2 года назад +1

    I know you wanted to go on to Alaska. But think you made the best choice. Hope the family and you are doing well. Take care - Be safe and God Bless.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      It was a long day for sure, we had already had enough.

  • @johnfitzpatrick2469
    @johnfitzpatrick2469 2 года назад +1

    G,day Chris at AOA from Sydney Australia.
    What a return adventure, scenic route with a box of fresh Timbits!!!
    🙋🌏 Excellent film making

  • @BRye11
    @BRye11 2 года назад +1

    Great trip guys. You're so close! You'll be holding those kids nice and tight soon!

  • @dtsh4451
    @dtsh4451 2 года назад +1

    The video quality is stunning! You are general aviation best ambassador. Keep up the great work!

  • @gordonfeliciano4315
    @gordonfeliciano4315 2 года назад +2

    Epic journey, eh! Oh, no doubt, eh!

  • @deanarndell4609
    @deanarndell4609 9 месяцев назад

    Awesome mate, great to see long haul adventures in a GA C172! Excellent videos and flight training content, huge thanks from myself, planning a discovery flight in January at 55yrs! Seasons Greetings from Australia 🛩️🎄✨😎👍

  • @davidirish2941
    @davidirish2941 2 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks for taking us along. 👍🇨🇦

  • @WarrenKimpel
    @WarrenKimpel 21 день назад

    another nice video THANKS

  • @kevinphillips9408
    @kevinphillips9408 2 года назад

    Glad you stated at Whitehorse. Hurry with the next video so we can talk about it in Oshkosh. Thanks again.

  • @casualobserver9113
    @casualobserver9113 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video! I was happy as a clam when I saw it was 45 mins long! Looking forward to the next chapter…

  • @fordemon835
    @fordemon835 2 года назад

    Well Chris after watching for so long I finally went and done my discovery flight and fortunately I'm hooked thanks for the inspiration to do it🤙

  • @bernardc2553
    @bernardc2553 2 года назад +1

    Great Trip & tips will be planning a trip to Wasilla to see my little brother from NV. Thanks Guys

  • @simonev97
    @simonev97 Год назад

    Wow. This is absolutely fantastic.

  • @surveyore7
    @surveyore7 2 года назад

    Used to fish at 'Bridge Lake' in BC; when I was stationed at Ft Lewis, WA. Once attempted to drive with my 5th wheel (I called home) to Alaska. Covered a lot of the same 'route' once I got to Ft Nelson. Went on to Lake Watson, and apparently changed my mind.... Ended up driving to White Horse, YK. Saw the sun set and rise all inside of 15 minutes.. LoL.. Beautiful country in BC. No wonder that is the 'moniker' on their license plates! Enjoyed your trip with you! Will be looking for the 'final' legs.. Thank you for your effort and labor...!

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      I drove through recently. Moved a car up. Def did the midnight to 3AM run from Watson to Whitehorse.

  • @markmaccani9411
    @markmaccani9411 2 года назад +2

    Chris, Great job on the video. I really love this series and the series from the way down. Some day I hope to do the long flight up there myself. Got a bit more training and I feel I need to be a little more seasoned before making the jump though. Good luck on future adventures.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      It's a big trip for sure. Not to be taken lightly.

  • @hughboyle
    @hughboyle 2 года назад +1

    Great video Chris! Beautiful flight for sure.

  • @XCougar85X
    @XCougar85X 2 года назад

    What a fantastic adventure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @nocluewhatimdoing4543
    @nocluewhatimdoing4543 2 года назад

    Positive ground contact

  • @billtisdale6122
    @billtisdale6122 2 года назад

    We overnighted in Watson Lake. We had previously gone from Lake Charles to Watson Lake via Ft Nelson. The T-41B had an extra 17 gallon tank in the baggage area that can pump up into the right wing tank. So burn right side down, move to left tank and fill the right from the baggage tank. Just watch your balance.
    We topped off everything at White Horse, cleared customs at Northway and had enough fuel for Gulkana. I think that was the only leg we used the baggage tank. Very heavy getting out of White Horse.
    Good idea to stop for the night.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      We did something similar! Stay tuned for that.

  • @1minutecomicswalahollywood648
    @1minutecomicswalahollywood648 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos.

  • @dionroberts6533
    @dionroberts6533 Год назад

    This episode struck me particularly. I trained to fly in Grand Prairie in 2005 and flew into Fort Nelson as my first leg of my cross country to Peace River then back to GP. I do recall turbulence also when i approached although the radio freq was good for me. When me and my CSI flew into Fort Nelson a day before I got myself outside of security and had alot of explaining to my instructor who reminded me our flight plan was time sensitive and my being locked out on wrong side of security lost us some time. OOPs
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  • @ORC17
    @ORC17 2 года назад +3

    Plane! Yes yes! Me like plane! Plane me like! YES!!!

  • @svgypsy281
    @svgypsy281 Год назад

    We don't speak Spanish in quebec lol. Awesome video, love yer channel

  • @shotokanads3325
    @shotokanads3325 2 года назад

    Nearly home guys!

  • @dougwagner7104
    @dougwagner7104 2 года назад

    Chris I could watch you guys for hours! so fun to watch your trip. Your sense of humor is awesome!!
    Technical question: does ForeFlight sync with your Garmin gps? Aka. How do you get weather on ForeFlight?

  • @konst9354
    @konst9354 2 года назад

    Absolutely awsome!

  • @kennithandirsen7184
    @kennithandirsen7184 2 года назад +1

    Excellent!

  • @boogerwood
    @boogerwood 2 года назад

    Question: no more podcasts? The last was posted in January. Love ALL your content!

  • @JP6961
    @JP6961 2 года назад

    You guy's this is great.

  • @ElectricLime15
    @ElectricLime15 Месяц назад

    It wouldn’t be Tim Hortons if it didn’t come with sheer disappointment. 😂

  • @dman0044
    @dman0044 2 года назад +1

    Common aircraft. Working on my PPL, completed both GS classes types (instrument and standard). Yet to do Flight portion and tests.

  • @GooberPilot
    @GooberPilot Год назад

    4:08 did you know you can get a sippy lid for a hydro flask? With and without a straw

  • @FallLineJP
    @FallLineJP 2 года назад +1

    “Permission to buzz the buffalo, eh?”

  • @kevinphillips9408
    @kevinphillips9408 2 года назад

    I tried to follow you on Google Earth. Would have enjoyed seeing a flight path. You do it very well. Thanks

  • @sey1yes2
    @sey1yes2 2 года назад

    Quite the journey! An adventure! Looking forward to seeing the next video. And, judging by the weather, etc. I'm guessing this happened last summer? (2021)

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      It sure did. May of 2021. Time flies!

  • @snatr
    @snatr 2 года назад

    Nice. Although I'd really want a parachute flying single engine over those rocks. Seemed like you stuck to the roads though at least 🤔👍

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      Ha, would be very simple to land on the road if anything went wrong. Much more simple than jumping out.

    • @snatr
      @snatr 2 года назад

      @@angleofattack Hopefully anyway 😬

  • @clarkpj1
    @clarkpj1 2 года назад

    Looks like Garmin just received an STC for the the GFC 500 autopilot for the 172D. You going for it??

  • @prussiaaero1802
    @prussiaaero1802 2 года назад

    There is a point in this video around 30mins or so where you can see the fatigue setting in.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      Yeah... it's a lot. And many days of it. That last leg beat us up a lot more.

    • @prussiaaero1802
      @prussiaaero1802 2 года назад

      @@angleofattack Glad to see you decided to stop for the night there. CCLLLEEEEAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR

  • @jsorbieus
    @jsorbieus 2 года назад

    Could you share your rote of flight. I’d love to see how you picked your way through through the mountains.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      We literally followed the road! Haha

  • @wanderer5200
    @wanderer5200 2 года назад

    Timbits? I hope you brought enough for everyone.

  • @me-zw9mo
    @me-zw9mo 2 года назад

    u should check in on annylyn

  • @McGyverPilot
    @McGyverPilot 2 года назад

    You could have whittled this down to 10 min. This depicts all I hate about long flights and why driving wb far more pleasant in nearly same time. Then could have stopped at all best resaurants too. Consider keeping videos under 20 min.

  • @sljs1010
    @sljs1010 2 года назад

    No jelly in timbits

  • @rchuyck
    @rchuyck 2 года назад

    In Homer now, out on the spit. Do you offer flightseeing tours of the area. Would love to take some training with you, 150hr private now.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      Yes we do! Give us a call or send us an email.

  • @charlesorr9224
    @charlesorr9224 2 года назад

    $1.44 gas? Tease!

  • @tomcuneo51
    @tomcuneo51 2 года назад

    What happened to the rest of the trip videos?

  • @chickencrazy8454
    @chickencrazy8454 2 года назад

    Hey man! Had a question about the online ground school. I'm not super sure how this all works, but is this ground school good enough to get me by anywhere in the US? I believe all I have to do is learn enough to pass a written exam, right? (in Chicago rn)

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      Yes sir! Sure is! We have people take it all over the nation.

  • @mvleblanc
    @mvleblanc 2 года назад

    Actually, they don't pronounce it "shock-oh-lah-tay" anywhere in the francophone world. . It's simply 'chocolat', pronounced 'shock-o-lah'.

  • @johnstark-StarkAvionics
    @johnstark-StarkAvionics 2 года назад

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Your entire super long trip home was flown with an unairworthy airplane. And it was recorded. Although it was your avionics shops fault, you as pilot in command are ultimately responsible. You took out your DG. That’s fine. It was a primary instrument. The GI-275 is also a FAA approved replacement for the DG. However this is where it goes sideways. Since it replaces the primary DG instrument it must always be a DG. When in the ADI backup page it shows heading. When in the HSI page it shows heading. When in the HSI map page it shows heading. The unit must be locked to these 3 pages. No data page. No weather page. And no terrain page. Since you flew around with the terrain page it was obvious that the airplane was not installed in accordance with the Garmin STC and is therefor unairworthy. Sounds like a technicality. That’s all an insurance company needs to not pay a claim. It all a FAA rep needs to yank your license. The STC install manual is very clear on this and your shop should no better.

  • @Wild_Bill57
    @Wild_Bill57 2 года назад

    Good idea not succumbing to getthereitus.

  • @dand2440
    @dand2440 2 года назад

    I'm not the only one who admits turbulence bothers me. Especially when I'm by myself...Its not that I can't handle it I just don't like it.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад +1

      Precisely. And it wears on you after a while. Trying to conserve our energy, it wasn't welcome.

  • @mandtgrant
    @mandtgrant 7 месяцев назад

    The Tim Hortons hype is from before they were bought by an American company, and ruined. The doughnuts and timbits are now frozen, and the once fantastic quality coffee is crap. Apparently McDoggies bought out their coffe supplier, but they don't brew as strong. Still better than "timmies" now

  • @jeffdo9195
    @jeffdo9195 2 года назад

    Passenger looks like he one too many!

  • @cdniracer
    @cdniracer Год назад

    Too much trying to be funny

  • @crazypeoplearoundtheworld304
    @crazypeoplearoundtheworld304 Год назад

    I really wouldn't want to fly with Chris. He makes multiple judgement errors and insists on his way. Only pretends to listen to his copilot. You can tell he's a novice instructor who really doesn't know a single thing about planes and their capabilities. Won't be long in Alaska till he makes the news.

  • @Mr.Martini549
    @Mr.Martini549 2 года назад

    Technically, those are Bison. 🦬

  • @thomasm8699
    @thomasm8699 2 года назад +1

    How to increase your useful load by 100 pounds: $25,000 for an engine upgrade or.......stop eating TIMBITS.

    • @angleofattack
      @angleofattack  2 года назад

      Haha! I'll do TimBits method thanks!