Bush Flying 101 Part 1

Bush flying and your own runway: my day dream. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

Absolutely love your videos! Talk about being free like a bird! Curious though, what is your typical air speed when flying high?

I couldn't find a consensus on dragging a landing. Not one of the other pilots I read framed it as a touch and go. They also didn't sound like stol fliers with the landing distances they were talking about.

You're not kidding about those bare trees. Like skeletons.

Knowing your wingspan reminds me of when I first got my camper. First of all I'd never driven a diesel dullie and add that 8 foot wide box on it (the camper) with about 4 feet of overhang out the back to watch for swing. I drive places now without even thinking about it that 6 or 7 years ago caused maximum pucker. Like you said, practice. It was a different challenge when I'd leave the camper and just drive the truck. I found that the camper framed my tolerances in my mind and with it gone it originally made me nervous about clipping things with the rear wheel tubs. That took practice as well.

Can’t wait for the next one! Thanks Greg.

That eagle blew me away. Pretty amazing drone footage. Couldn’t tell how close the drone was, but it was amazing that it was not disturbed or afraid of it. I would think most birds would not care for its presence and fly away to avoid it.

Awesome Video! How do you know when the rocks are too big from the air? You mentioned the first spot was 180ft, how would you know that from the air?

Awesome tips and knowledge. How much training did you have before you were comfortable enough to start going by yourself out into the bush?

Thank you for the great tips!

Keep the videos coming. You’re an awesome pilot, love hearing your thoughts 🤙

At spot #3 I would have soiled myself I’m guessing...

I enjoy your videos, your insight into backcountry flying, and the beautiful country you fly in. I fly a Zenith 701 and my playground is on the lower Mississippi River with huge sand and gravel bars. Thanks for the inspiration. And yes Practice, Practice and Practice!

Greg, I’m enjoying the videos as I recover from the virus. Could you comment on your trim positions as you setup to land and takeoff? I like a past-neutral nose-down position for both. The tail pops up quicker for takeoff and on landing I like the feel of needing to apply back pressure on the stick. Then on touchdown I release that pressure and the tail is in a natural wheel landing position. But I’d like to hear your thought that’s on this too.

thank you for posting. I am in California now.

Great video

Really like this idea! Excited to follow this series. Looking forward to some more of the build videos!

Thanks for making and sharing another great video! How do you know the airspace near your house is clear before you take off from there? If you lose all air pressure in that type of tire, does it go completely flat? Why do you pump the brakes after takeoff? Thanks again!!

Always a joy watching you fly!

Upper Cowlitz River?

Great video Greg, cheers from Canada

As an owner of all of Greg's Big Rocks and Long Props dvd's I can say without a doubt they are worth buying for anyone keen on Bush flying. So very entertaining and educational. There is a lot of great content out now, and those old DVD's are still among the best I've seen. Greg...great video here...reminds me of your older stuff! Thanks for doing this for us!

Greg, thanks for another awesome video! Since you mention flap position several times, I’m curious: do you have a preference for where the flap handle is located in an experimental Super Cub? Traditional by the left knee vs. the CubCrafters overhead style? Thanks!

Just subbed....Love it!!!!! Do ya ever take a fishin rod?

Always enjoy your videos but your home strip is heart in the mouth both ways, absolutely no room for error.
Thank you.

I really liked this video! You make great flying content.

однажды, ты зацепишься за эти провода...

Thank you for posting/sharing these trips......I love the the journey from your home and skilled flying/teaching on the way...EXCELLENT!!!!!!

Great vid and great advise from a true professional

В России то же смотрят вас! Мне нравится то что вы делаете! У вас красивая природа и прекрасный самолёт! 🤝🤝🤝🛩️

Love you videos, well editted. Love the narration vs music.

Excellent!!

The Paul Claus knee technique. Or is that one you taught him? 😂

What is your thoughts on taking off uphill with a headwind vs taking off downhill w/ a tailwind....especially in gusting conditions on short strips.

Good message... Thanks.

Yep, there’s nothing more useless, than runway behind you.

Such a beautiful country.

man that drone video shot with the focus pull on rails was legit

I had several bush pilots (uncles) back in 40's Alaska.

Amazing thoughts...👏👏👏

How is your build and rebuild going? Miss your videos

tough tk off! 👌

Thank you 🙏🏻 for very helpful videos

Dang! That takeoff ..😅

The PA-11 I buzz around with has forced me to be very careful. Gutless no flaps and a fat build keep me on my toes….

How does insurance handle all the off airport / river bar pilots?

See this with jeeping all the time... never thought i'd see it with aviation. "Airing down" to go rock crawling with an airplane! LOL!

I have Bush Flying 101 2nd part ready to view so as soon as this video hits 10K views I will make the next segment available. Thanks for everyones support and all the new subscribers in the last month!