Fool's Errand - An Alaska Flying Film

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  • Adventure is not necessarily found in success, but rather in the salvage of a failure. When nature shuts the door, go home and eat some beef.
    The best pilot buddy film of 2019 has been a full year in the making - not because it's good but because it was never meant to be. We hardly shot any footage, but it has somehow accidentally become an actual story of Alaskan perseverance in landing somewhere...anywhere.
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  • @spenser5762
    @spenser5762 5 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    This is the content that we so desperately need; no story line, no hidden agendas, no real purpose other than two dudes having fun in the most beautiful places on earth. Magnificent work Gents!

    • @jeffcardillo
      @jeffcardillo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And no product placement / sponsors all over the place. Loved it!

  • @fredstork
    @fredstork 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Absolutely brilliant! The best "and then nothing happened" film I have seen for a long time! Love the narrator comments!

  • @cinnamanstera6388
    @cinnamanstera6388 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Beautiful shots, funny commentary.
    Good work gents.

  • @TRabbit1970
    @TRabbit1970 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    “We are posers.”
    “Yeh, whatever. We got brisket.”
    👍

  • @shaydjohnson8700
    @shaydjohnson8700 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Probably the best edited flying videos out there.

  • @portnuefflyer
    @portnuefflyer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This reminds me of my 3.5 hr flight last weekend, eventually ending up in a small town with a nearby Wells Fargo, as I needed to make a bank deposit and get a cup of coffee. The airplane came in handy, it saved me driving into town to the local Wells, on a day off, 20 minutes away. Makes sense to me.

  • @bran756
    @bran756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks guys,i is ex butcher befor becoming a paremedic in Devon England,brisket is the most underrated joint,that’s cool,more for us guys,top vid,thank you.

  • @brentcampbell3060
    @brentcampbell3060 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @SteeveohRising
    @SteeveohRising 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sometimes the best art is what managed to fall together. This one is just as much a winner as your past films. Really enjoyed it!

  • @prof.heinous191
    @prof.heinous191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bushplanes, scenery, camaraderie, great pictures, fine words - but alas not enough cheese... Keep em coming Zane!

  • @lalehbryanskrenes5692
    @lalehbryanskrenes5692 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ha! ha! Love the narrative! Edmund's voice is great! Thanks for another great addition to the story! These are the chapters of life you will look back on again and again. Life is not a destination! It is an adventure!

  • @FloridaFlying
    @FloridaFlying 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HECK YEAH!!! I’ve been waiting for another one of your videos. Beautiful as always.

  • @jeefflanyt
    @jeefflanyt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome Satire. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you Posers !!

  • @johnwinter9707
    @johnwinter9707 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The true spirit of flying. Great job and great fun watching. Keep it up!

  • @portlandpalletandsupply9717
    @portlandpalletandsupply9717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great voice artist and narration dialog!
    Hilarious and well done. Congrats!
    Oh, and the flying was fun to watch too.

  • @roberthardcastle3272
    @roberthardcastle3272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some of your best work, Zane, although my favorite short is still the Texas STOL competition and flying with Scallywag. Of course, I'm a Texas boy and pilot and I can relate so closely with all that film conveys. Nice job, as usual. I very much enjoy your efforts, not only to capture adventurous aviation, but the brotherhood that goes along with it. Thanks!

  • @rickh4310
    @rickh4310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your short films are always awesome!

  • @ptwob408
    @ptwob408 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible content, as always. Backcountry flying has never been my priority, but when I'm watching your videos, in the moment, it always is. Cheers my friend.

  • @Old_Veteran_Aviator
    @Old_Veteran_Aviator 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Adventure is not found in success but in the salvage of a failure”. I like that

  • @watchfordpilot
    @watchfordpilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid guys, loved the commentary. Now I've comfortable with celebrating, 'well nothing really happened that day' ;)

  • @andrewrossiter4718
    @andrewrossiter4718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are so good. Can't believe it took me 2 months to find this!

  • @antoniocomputersbarreto7429
    @antoniocomputersbarreto7429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it, just love it. I would love to be there with you guys. I'm a pilot and like just to go flying with friends even if we don't have a plan to do nothing.
    Fly safe and God bless

  • @_FNQ
    @_FNQ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant footage Zane and a fun story. Keep it up.

    • @Jacobmettler88
      @Jacobmettler88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      justsomeguy justsomeguy plus one for this, you have the best aviation channel on TH-cam.

  • @theflightsimboy4310
    @theflightsimboy4310 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing video ! You got some beautiful shots here

  • @MissilemanIII
    @MissilemanIII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wasn't going to watch I'll be honest.
    I am so happy I did!!! Love it guy!!!! Oh how I wish I could be there with you.

  • @ryanmoeller3308
    @ryanmoeller3308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    GREAT video good sir!! I'm an A&P Mechanic just south of Salt Lake City. I've often wondered what it'd be like to live in Alaska.. Keep up the GREAT work. You have a new subscriber. 👍👍

  • @poppetrurazvan3900
    @poppetrurazvan3900 ปีที่แล้ว

    An "mars lander airbag and ballistic chute will probably be advisable. Great documentary!

  • @The221wyo
    @The221wyo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I flew with Walt, he took me to a spot on the Yentna Awesome guy!, i laughed when you mentioned him he must be a legend around there or something

  • @daedgerton
    @daedgerton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome to see some more content from you! Keep it up!

  • @k.e.n.b.o.y1511
    @k.e.n.b.o.y1511 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic. More please

  • @joshuaodonnell3035
    @joshuaodonnell3035 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work Zane and Matt! This turned out great!

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for helping Josh!

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! That was a fun evening. Hope to work with you again.

  • @DeonMitton
    @DeonMitton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great edits, showing the beauty of Alaska

  • @streetfaith61
    @streetfaith61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best none-storie ever

  • @scottconville9780
    @scottconville9780 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! I want in!

  • @the.digital.nomads
    @the.digital.nomads 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can appreciate a proper, pragmatic backcountry film

  • @dadams8086
    @dadams8086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job on the video. Just a couple dudes out having some good clean fun.

  • @huskyflylangley6053
    @huskyflylangley6053 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it! Keep up the good work. Went to Romania to get AN-2 flight training but got so much more, new friends, new outlooks and an adventure had by so few in the world. Thought about an AOPA article, but don't know if anyone would be interested. I hope to get more AN time if I can. Thank you for hosting me, Romania🇷🇴

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If AOPA can't be bothered, there's always us :)

    • @huskyflylangley6053
      @huskyflylangley6053 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Backcountry Pilot I'd love to! Not good at articles, but I'll try, or an interview? 🤫 would like to put a plug in there for Aero West flight school, fantastic folks. I'm in Auburn Ca, Been working on an AN there for 4 years.

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@huskyflylangley6053 Sounds like an interesting story. Send me a note at knowledge [at] backcountrypilot.org.

  • @keirfarnum6811
    @keirfarnum6811 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did anyone spot the pay phone in Willow? That’s the Alaska I know and still love. Miss it terribly.

  • @dbottita
    @dbottita 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Music by “Impulse Coupling”

  • @GeoffOliver61N
    @GeoffOliver61N 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stephen Spence! He's the guy in the 172. Fantastic pilot.

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really is. And the green bean works well.

  • @BrettsGarage
    @BrettsGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    With microsoft flight sim, we can all go there

  • @dovidstaples9985
    @dovidstaples9985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you imagine a feature length Big Lebowsky type film about two bush pilots

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, and I want to make that film. Just need some runway, metaphorically.

  • @songmaster9308
    @songmaster9308 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    lol I loved this video! Flying is a win, no matter what. Well, as long as there's beef ;)

  • @KiwiIngenuity1
    @KiwiIngenuity1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is inspired. Amazing

  • @ranchpilot
    @ranchpilot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best You Tube video EVER!!

  • @wilbuzllf5057
    @wilbuzllf5057 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome film and adventure! :-)

  • @robwell10A
    @robwell10A 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The pilot mention Walt in Willow. I had the privilege to get some flight training from Walt in Willow. He is the best flight instructor that I ever had. He is a great individual.

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is. Anybody that wants to fly with the best: legendsalaska.com/

  • @georgenz8065
    @georgenz8065 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep them coming, love your videos

  • @Keys879
    @Keys879 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 Mile gravel? That's like 26,000 foot runway! Insane! You can't jockey up that one! You could float for a whole 10,000ft runway and still have room. GEEEEEEZE!

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha. I think Matt was being a little generous with the dimensions. It's really big though, which makes it fun for practice.

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, those are Alaska miles. Given that the fun stuff is 800ft or shorter, Willow at 4400 ft is at least 2 times bigger than it needs to be.

  • @robertcalamusso4218
    @robertcalamusso4218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nobility.
    I lean on blended knee

  • @flyingmulerider7166
    @flyingmulerider7166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good Job!! Loved it.

  • @thecrusader6401
    @thecrusader6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent ❤❤❤

  • @Roberto-hl4id
    @Roberto-hl4id 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for bringing my dream on movie....

  • @meals24u
    @meals24u 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question to those who know:
    What year(approx), make & model aircraft is that at the 03:00 minute mark?
    There is something about it, it speaks to my heart! So beautiful!! Eye candy

    • @xDarkDemonPT
      @xDarkDemonPT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi! If you're talking about N75875 it is a Cessna 170A. Cheers and happy flying!

    • @meals24u
      @meals24u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      GW DarkDemon
      Thank you! 🙏

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sherbert is a 1949 Cessna 170A with Cessna 180 gear, Horton STOL, VG's, and 26" Goodyears.

    • @meals24u
      @meals24u 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      akschu1 oh nice! That’s a nice list! I’ve been eyeballin a similar one in my area and that’s why I was wondering! Such a beautiful craft!! Thank you for sharing

  • @TapioBlue
    @TapioBlue 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome film quality!

  • @kalebrowland626
    @kalebrowland626 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adventure starts where plans end!

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, that's a nice concise way to put it. :)

  • @bobherron4573
    @bobherron4573 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you great exerperance

  • @AkPacerPilot
    @AkPacerPilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Funny! Lots of truth... Liked it!!

  • @ben3989
    @ben3989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fun to see the beaver on wheels and all the junk and projects lying around.

  • @madmadderson7318
    @madmadderson7318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    And what an errand it is

  • @СергейСтальев
    @СергейСтальев 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Крутое видео, про крутых ребят!!!

  • @U2Spyplane
    @U2Spyplane 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great film!

  • @845SiM
    @845SiM 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a distinct possibility I might be copying your flights on flight sim 2020. On my own though, damn it. 😩

  • @brianpetrow7218
    @brianpetrow7218 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pretty sure Brisket solves 84% of problems.

    • @cmm3338
      @cmm3338 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im thinking somewhere more around the lines of 91.7% but whose counting.

  • @ericmuetterties1984
    @ericmuetterties1984 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed it!

  • @coldfoot99
    @coldfoot99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I too live in our beautiful state of Alaska. Not a pilot have flown in many a flight up here and it's always an adventure. Enjoyed watching even though your mission failed, a little.
    But, what happened to all the beer and cheese?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      It went well with the smoked brisket. :)

  • @flycory
    @flycory 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb

  • @MACE1-1
    @MACE1-1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Cool!

  • @flyingfalcon8999
    @flyingfalcon8999 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    FINALLY A VIDEO!!!

  • @akusa7507
    @akusa7507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Feels like I'm watching the adult version of peppa pig when I hear the Englishman narrating. My daughter is addicted to peppa pig n I heart flying.

  • @sp769
    @sp769 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can certainly relate to the delusions of grandeur. Obviously the green 172 has never heard of them. His tail wheel is on the wrong end of the plane FFS!

  • @VoyaPilot
    @VoyaPilot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can't wait to become a bush pilot

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same, being a bush pilot would be so rad!

  • @Rya_N33
    @Rya_N33 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you herd about a underground black pyramid underground in that area?

  • @pano-rific8838
    @pano-rific8838 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make something out of nothing. Now that is real art. Of course the setting... well thank the creator for that on maybe the most beautiful planet in the galaxy.

  • @KrypticPatriot
    @KrypticPatriot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Funny! Great content, yes a great lesson there when in doubt don't whip it out turn around and go somewhere else!

  • @haraldschevik5213
    @haraldschevik5213 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this

  • @theafricanflyer
    @theafricanflyer 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So cool

  • @avid_simmer7873
    @avid_simmer7873 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!

  • @beamdog189
    @beamdog189 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I also own a 170. I’m looking to upgrade my tires from GY 6x8.00, would you be willing to tell me what you’re running on yours?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goodyear 26". Learn more in the forum at backcountrypilot.org

  • @jamesward6503
    @jamesward6503 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would not force the tail up with Elevator on the takeoff run....

  • @powderhog2
    @powderhog2 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you guys need more 170's to cruise around with this summer let me know!!!

  • @ANT18621
    @ANT18621 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to be a bush pilot so bad in Alaska. Have 220 hrs in a C172 only though.

  • @joemarchinski7798
    @joemarchinski7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @sandroweiner1858
    @sandroweiner1858 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! where you find that gps yellow bag?

  • @VadiemPetrov
    @VadiemPetrov 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice content) like definitely !

  • @alaskadrifter
    @alaskadrifter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lake Clark Pass is one of the most beautiful places to fly. I highly recommend it.

  • @ANT18621
    @ANT18621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to be a bush pilot so bad even if for only 3 months out of the year, in Alaska. 250 hr 172 pilot here. Anyone have advice please let me know thanks.

  • @davejoynt6276
    @davejoynt6276 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice !!!

  • @Jacobmettler88
    @Jacobmettler88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're the Warren Miller of aviation.

    • @kingairA100
      @kingairA100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Napoleon Dynamite with wings.

  • @tyrisnolam
    @tyrisnolam 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's that movement on the ground at @10:59 ?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's just a mosquito in the near field.

  • @KimFieldstad
    @KimFieldstad 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lake Bart Pass??? Is that it?

  • @MavrickDrewery
    @MavrickDrewery 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What do you guys do for a living? Thanks in advance.

  • @outcold1982
    @outcold1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When will you guys be making more hats? There always out of stock?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you get a hat Joel? Just saw this comment. Sold a bunch recently, now they're all sold out again.

  • @tomleonard5277
    @tomleonard5277 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see another video, have loved them all. But, what's up with the narrator voice?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a British voice actor named Edmund Stone that I hired for the production narration. He has an awesome radio show here in Portland called The Score.

    • @johnrltr
      @johnrltr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackcountryPilot IMO he boosted the appeal of the vid by a good 10 points!

  • @budowens6478
    @budowens6478 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious, what kind of oil do you use in your 170?

    • @akschu1
      @akschu1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When I was in AK I used philips 20w-50 as it heats up faster. I have since relocated to WA and I'll be switching to aeroshell 80w.

  • @gemizu4874
    @gemizu4874 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    DEADSTICK BUSH FLYING SIMULATOR!

  • @thesawch63
    @thesawch63 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What music is that playing in the last few minutes of the video ?

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I added the link to the soundtrack in the video description.

  • @MrStorm-tp6mq
    @MrStorm-tp6mq 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was legitness. daddy like

  • @willymakeit5172
    @willymakeit5172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to do this. What’s a “poser?”

    • @BackcountryPilot
      @BackcountryPilot  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      In our case it was a couple of low timers trying to be bush pilots without success, then glamorizing the experience.

    • @willymakeit5172
      @willymakeit5172 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BackcountryPilot thanks

  • @StephenRoseDuo
    @StephenRoseDuo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    5 miles long & 2 miles wide? Am I the only one confused??