Backcountry Aviation Radio – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode I talk to Mike Daniel from Truckee, CA who you might know from his airplane, a CubCrafters FX3 Carbon Cub with a Cheshire Cat logo on the side.  Mike and I talk about flying around Lake Tahoe, learning to fly the CarbonCub and what this means for families and influencing future generations about aviation.  Mike also has a YouTube channel with a unique interview format…his "Backseat Stories" puts people in the backseat and he interviews them while flying over notable or unique locations related to the guest.  It's a fascinating format that it worth the watch! 

Watch the Cheshire Cat Concept Video HERE

You can find Mike's YouTube Channel HERE

In this episode I talk to Steve Cox who built his own airplane, a RANS-21, and then flew it to Alaska and back.  Steve is a retired Air Force F-15C pilot and we talk about translating military flying into backcountry flying.  He talks about his crash in his Bonanza and gives an update from a story he recounted on the Pilot to Pilot Podcast.  We talk about his adventures since retiring and he experience building a plane for the first time and completing the FAA Advisory Circular 90-89C…a process he documented on his YouTube Channel.    

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Link to FAA Advisory Circular 90-89C

Steve's episode on the Pilot to Pilot Podcast 

In this episode I talk to Trevor Aldridge, known as "Dozen" in the military and on his Instagram and YouTube channels.  Dozen is a former Thunderbird pilot that has turned his attention to the backcountry after the Air Force.  He is the demo pilot for Patriot Aircraft and flies The Super Patriot MkII all around the country, but mostly around the Ozarks.  This is a great look at what the backcountry has to offer in Arkansas and the Ozarks.  Dozen also describes the details Patriot Aircraft put into the aircraft and how it performs off-airport.  

Dozen on Instagram

Dozen Duzit on YouTube

Patriot Aircraft

Fly Oz

Dozen's Interview on the Pilot to Pilot Podcast

In this episode I talk to Brett Baker, a former Air Traffic Control and current pilot who lives in Alaska.  Brett's channel is gaining a rapid following because of his phenomenal storytelling, amazing video quality, and top-notch editing.  Brett has a passion for aviation and endeavors to promote general and backcountry aviation so that it remains a vital resource for pilots of the next generation.  Brett's family fleet includes a Cessna 180, Cessna 170, Beechcraft Bonanza and Piper Pacer.  His videos mostly focus on Alaska but he often finds his way down to the lower 48 so his backcountry experiences are extensive.  He also is donating money to support the Recreation Aviation Foundation (RAF) through his YouTube channel for a limited time. This is a great listen to hear more about flying in Alaska and beyond… tune in next week for part 2 of this great conversation with Brett.  

Watch This Flight Explains Everything

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Here are survival gear requirements in Alaska