Subcribe and stay connected

What better way to celebrate a birthday than to go flying with a friend, go beach hopping on some remote Alaska beaches, and commit some aviation together? You’re right, there isn’t a better way.

Rob and I do just that, flying in his Piper Pacer out of Homer, Alaska as we visit some beaches on the Pacific side of our nearby mountains. Rob is an aircraft mechanic that works in the arctic circle in the summer, and lives in my town in the winter.

He dubs himself “Bush Pilot in Training” which is a perfect name. Before he even got his private pilot license (PPL) he bought and 1954 Piper Pacer, which can be turned into a nice performing airplane for STOL (short takeoff landing).

At first we weren’t sure if we were going to be able to reach our destination because of some clouds that were in the way. We found a way to get down through the overcast layer.

Immediately we started to see the coastline, and even wild black bears that were everywhere. In all, we counted somewhere near a couple dozen. Flying low and weaving in and out of little canyons, we could see many of them eating coastal grass in the marshes and meadows.

We landed the airplane on a couple tidal areas. You have to be careful, because if the tide comes in then you can get stuck, and under water.

Eventually we’d end up at a beach where you can find Japanese garbage, and other treasures that have been floating in the ocean. We did find a couple of things, including the miles of driftwood on shore.

Flying with a friend in a situation like this is just so cool. To be able to share in the joy of aviation and go somewhere really unique in Alaska. There’s just nothing like it.

More flight training resources at https://ift.tt/35kuums

#aviation #flying #alaska

via https://youtu.be/qWhZwatiBzE

AUTHOR

Chris Palmer

Chief Flight Instructor and President of Angle of Attack. Founded in 2006.

ON THE SAME TOPIC

BOSE A30: Top Secret Pro Pilot Review + Flight Test 🎧✈️🔥

Get ready for takeoff! We’ve got our hands on the all-new Bose A30 aviation headset, released just a few days ago. As pioneers in sound, Bose has once again outdone themselves with this completely redesigned headset packed with amazing features. Join us for an exclusive review and discover what makes this headset a game-changer for …

BOSE A30: Top Secret Pro Pilot Review + Flight Test 🎧✈️🔥 »

Read more

REAL Student Pilot in Training | The Thrill and Challenge of Landing

Join Sienna, a student pilot, as she embarks on her journey to learn how to land an airplane at the Angle of Attack flight school in Alaska with instructor Chris Palmer. In this vlog-style video, viewers will get an inside look at the exhilarating and challenging experience of flight training, including flight instruction, stick and …

REAL Student Pilot in Training | The Thrill and Challenge of Landing »

Read more

She’s Learning to Land!

If you’re a student pilot looking to become a pilot, you won’t want to miss this exciting video from Angle of Attack Flight Training School in Alaska. In this comprehensive pilot training video, you’ll join a student pilot as she learns how to fly a Cessna 172 airplane and land it for the first time. …

She’s Learning to Land! »

Read more

Flying + Photos: Student Pilot’s Sky-High Senior Snaps

Welcome to our latest video where we dive into the exciting world of flight training and the journey of becoming a pilot. The process of building a student pilot up is a step-by-step process, where with each flight lesson, the necessary skills and mindset are added to make you a safe aviator. In this video, …

Flying + Photos: Student Pilot’s Sky-High Senior Snaps »

Read more

Stay Connected

Be the very first to get notified when we publish new flying videos, free lessons, and special offers on our courses.

YOUR FLYING JOURNEY STARTS HERE

ENROLL IN YOUR PRIVATE PILOT COURSES NOW