75. Bush flying in Alaska, with Patrick Carter

Pilot's Discretion from Sporty's

Having flown everything from aerobatic airplanes to airliners to seaplanes, Patrick Carter loves to apply the lessons from one part of aviation to another. In this episode, he takes us inside the world of Alaskan bush pilots to explain the skills they need to stay safe, how to evaluate off-airport landing sites, and how to manage changing weather. Patrick also talks about handling emergencies far from airports, as he learned first hand on a recent flight in a Super Cub. Patrick is an advocate for flying with video cameras, so he shares practical advice for mounting cameras externally and capturing audio. In the Ready to Copy segment, Patrick shares a helpful airline travel tip, his favorite aerobatic maneuver, and what he looks for on test flights after maintenance.

LINKS:

• Patrick’s article on Air Facts: https://airfactsjournal.com/2024/04/quick-land-to-quicksand/
• NFlight camera gear: https://www.nflightcam.com
• Pilot Training+ membership: https://www.sportys.com/sportys-pilot-training-plus.html