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So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ I hope you’re all doing well during this tough time!   Thanks to Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   COPA https://copanational.org/en/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   iCloth Avionics: http://a.co/4f66Evg   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

So much more Alaska training coming from this multi part series! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ I hope you’re all doing well during this tough time!   Thanks to Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   COPA https://copanational.org/en/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   iCloth Avionics: http://a.co/4f66Evg   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

Mitigating Risk while Float Flying, and Loving the scenery! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Thanks to Clint for this 3rd part of the series! (the other parts are linked in the cards) Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____ We’re excited to announce this Van’s RV building giveaway, WORTH NEARLY $2,500! Enter to win and you can be on your way to starting your very own Van’s Aircraft RV airplane build, with all the right tools! Whether it’s in a group setting like the Flightchops RV-14 or as an individual, anyone can build an airplane – it’s not rocket science! If you’ve been thinking that building an RV is something you’d like to do, but you haven’t quite gotten past the questions about learning new tools and working with metal, have we got a contest deal for you. Van’s Aircraft, Cleaveland Aircraft Tool Company, and Grypmats have teamed up to sponsor our latest giveaway. If you’re the winner, you’ll receive a Van’s Lightbox sign practice kit, just like the one you saw in earlier Build Vlog episodes, plus a set of all the aircraft tools needed to build the sign kit and a full set of Grypmat tool trays and accessories. And, you’ll also get a voucher for $750 off the Van’s RV aircraft tail kit of your choice! So read below and follow the instructions to sign up to win. This contest will run through July 1st, 2020. Visit http://www.FlightChops.com/contest _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   COPA https://copanational.org/en/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   iCloth Avionics: http://a.co/4f66Evg   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

Understanding that Massive Radial Engine is key Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Full (ongoing) Play List for this series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c6IZ16R-Vc&list=PLJOPFT88qcBB4ViCEkut5ZxoB7iDz0p3a Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   COPA https://copanational.org/en/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   iCloth Avionics: http://a.co/4f66Evg   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

“Dream come true” is over used… but that’s what this was. Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

For a big airplane, this thing can land SHORT! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska #Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their #Flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

Learning from Expert Aviators in the Alaskan Mountains! Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! Go win the GIVEAWAY! http://www.FlightChops.com/contest And thanks to Patrick and Courtney from NFlightCam. More details about products we used: NFlightCam Strut Clamp Mount: https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/frontpage/products/strut-clamp-mount NFlightCam Exterior Ball-Head Mount: https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/mounts/products/nflightcam-ball-head-exterior-mount NFlightCam Aviation Audio + Power Cable for GoPro Hero5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 Black: https://www.nflightcam.com/collections/cables/products/nflightcam-audio-solution-for-gopro-hero5 We were using GoPro hero 5s in this video (shot in mid 2018), but the new Hero9 that we're giving away is amazing - learn more here (and at the Giveaway link above) : https://gopro.com/en/ba/shop/cameras/hero9-black/CHDHX-901-master.html Here is a brief explanation of Patrick's background and what the company he founded 10 years ago is all about: https://www.nflightcam.com/pages/about-us _____   Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon!  Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help! For those that haven't seen it, please check the Flight Chops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it    http://www.patreon.com/FlightChops _____    Sponsor / Supporter Links:    ForeFlight http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/   Bose Aviation http://www.bose.com/a20   Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/   CloudAhoy http://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/   Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/   The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller:  http://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com   Spectrum Airways Flight Training: http://www.spectrumairways.com/     FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.   Visit http://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and search episodes by aircraft type!

Floatplane training tested! Backcountry flying over Prince William Sound Proud to be associated with ForeFlight: http://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/​ Visit http://www.FlightChops.com​ for behind the scenes and monthly GiveAways! Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join us to “expand” their flying skills, get to see Aviation from a different angle and experience the application of it to Alaska. Specialized 1 on 1 training as well as groups of 6-8 to come and fly helicopters, floats (Super Cub and beaver), wheels, skis, lakes rivers and Ocean! Playlist with the rest of this series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBB4ViCEkut5ZxoB7iDz0p3a Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this would not be possible without your support! If you haven’t seen our campaign, please check the FlightChops Patreon page to find out how you can be a part of it: https://www.patreon.com/join/FlightChops Regarding the Survival kit: My friends at TacAero shared this code with the Flight Chops community to save $250 USD on an Aviation Survival Kit this spring. I am not being paid any portion of the sales, I just want to be a part of helping get more pilots flying safely. To get a $250 USD discount, Use the code Chops250 at check out: https://elite.tacaero.com/products/tacaero-aviation-survival-kit Clearly it is possible to do the work and research to put a kit together yourself more cheaply, but the very experienced team at TacAero knows what you need. So if you want to save that time, effort, and the chance of getting it wrong, I stand behind this ready to go kit. Visit https://www.FlightChops.com for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways, and to search episodes by aircraft type! FlightChops’ Supporters: ForeFlight: https://www.foreflight.com/flightchops Bose Aviation: https://www.bose.com/a20 Van’s Aircraft: https://www.vansaircraft.com CloudAhoy: https://www.cloudahoy.com/flightchops/ Infinite Flight: https://infiniteflight.com The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller: https://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com Spectrum Airways Flight Training: https://www.spectrumairways.com #aviation #Alaska #flying FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

Help #TeamSeas Clean Up 30M Pounds of Plastic & Trash! Flying in Alaska & Learning About Plastic’s Impact on the Ocean Proudly associated with ForeFlight: https://www.foreflight.com/flightchops Visit https://www.teamseas.org to join the effort! #AlaskaFlying in the DHC-2 Beaver through Prince William Sound, the site of the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill, to learn that the 2011 tsunami in Japan along with general pollution is now causing hundreds of miles of pristine coastal beaches to become an inadvertent dumping ground and collection point for tons of primarily plastic debris. Our oceans, rivers, and beaches are becoming filled with plastic and trash. As part of the #TeamSeas initiative, the goal is to raise $30M to remove 30M pounds of plastic and trash from oceans, rivers and waterways. See more below and how you can donate and become a part of this amazing effort. For every $1 raised, #TeamSeas nonprofit partners #TheOceanCleanUp and Ocean Conservancy will clean up 1 pound of trash from our oceans, rivers, and beaches! Team Up To Clean Up! https://www.teamseas.org Martin and Tim from APEX Alaska were awesome for setting everything up to do this! It’s not launched yet, but when it is they’ll have you covered end to end with amazing lakeside accommodations for summer and winter training at the Alaska Aviation Adventure HQ. Pilots would come and join APEX to “expand” their flying skills, get to see aviation from a different angle while experiencing flying in Alaska. https://www.apexak.com/ View the rest of the Alaska Mountain Flying Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJOPFT88qcBB4ViCEkut5ZxoB7iDz0p3a How #TeamSeas works: 100% of the money raised by #TeamSeas goes directly to #TeamSeas nonprofit partners: #TheOceanCleanUp (https://theoceancleanup.com) and Ocean Conservancy (https://oceanconservancy.org). Visit https://www.teamseas.org to contribute to this incredible cause and pass along the link to your friends, family, and colleagues so they too may share and we can bring more awareness to this awful and accelerating plight on our waterways and environment at large. Together, we can help reach the $30M goal and make a significant impact in reducing 30M pounds of plastic and trash that’s accumulating in our most vulnerable waterways. Team Up To Clean Up! https://www.teamseas.org Visit https://www.FlightChops.com for Behind the Scenes and GiveAways! Huge thanks to all the Supporters on Patreon! Productions like this wouldn't be possible without your help and ongoing support. Check out FlightChops’ on Patreon to find out how you can be part of it: https://www.patreon.com/join/FlightChops/ Support FlightChops and get your merch at the new store: https://FlightChops.store/ Sponsor & Supporter Links: ForeFlight https://www.foreflight.com/flightchops/ Bose Aviation https://www.bose.com/a20/ Van’s Aircraft https://www.vansaircraft.com/ CloudAhoy https://www.cloudahoy.com/P/flightchops/ Infinite Flight https://infiniteflight.com/ The Finer Points of Flying - Jason Miller: https://adventure.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Spectrum Airways Flight Training: https://www.spectrumairways.com/ FLIGHT CHOPS DISCLAIMER: I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive. Visit https://www.FlightChops.com/ for behind-the-scenes content, epic giveaways and to search episodes by aircraft type!