Aviation has changed my life in ways that I never imagined, and it seems to have a similar impact on so many of my friends. I have a lot of truly amazing friends that have incredible stories about their life, and how aviation changed their life. @GeoffOliver61N is one of those friends, and he was kind enough to share his story with me.
Join Geoff and I as we kick off the first leg of my cross-country adventure, flying my trusty Cessna 170—the Hawkwagon—south from Alaska through Canada. We tackle the challenges of bushplane flying, from thick frost blanketing my wings at Merrill Field to battling persistent headwinds. Navigating over the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and along the Alcan Highway, we embrace the true spirit of Adventure Alaska. This journey isn't just about reaching Washington; it's about the experiences and stories that come with cross country flying in a classic Cessna. Buckle up and join us for an unforgettable ride!
*Get Your Adventure Roasters Coffee - https://adventureroasters.com/*
Follow along for behind-the-scenes moments, epic photos, and updates from our latest Alaskan explorations: https://www.instagram.com/therealbrettbaker
Be part of the adventure: https://clearedtoadventure.com/Flywithme
Some of my favorite aviation brands:
Bentley Air - http://www.bentleyair.com/
Clemens Insurance - https://www.clemensinsurance.net
Alaska Gear Company - https://alaskagearcompany.com/
Acme Cub Training - https://acmecubtraining.com/
Here's the gear we're using in this video:
DJI Mini 4 Pro - https://amzn.to/3LqGSsg
Bose A30 Aviation Headset - https://amzn.to/4cLosOo
GoPro HERO12 Black - https://amzn.to/3Ld901K
Re-Fuel Case for GoPro - https://amzn.to/3RWZYtE
Insta360 X4 - https://amzn.to/3W9VAd3
10' Insta360 Selfie Stick - https://amzn.to/4eUooh5
Apps that I use everyday while flying and adventuring
Flight Planning and Logbook - https://foreflight.com
Land Use and Ownership - https://www.onxmaps.com
Spotify, Music on the Go - http://spotify.com
*⚠️ 👀 If you try to learn to fly from YouTube, you might end up on the news—and not in a good way. I have thousands of hours flying airplanes and helicopters, and I take every precaution to limit risk, especially in Alaska, where things can get serious fast. Off-airport flying isn’t something you just ‘try out’—get proper training from a CFI before you even think about it! 👀⚠️*
#bushplane #stol #alaska #bushpilot
@GeoffOliver61N