Grateful you’re still flying and shooting videos. No better teacher than experience, especially the experience of others humble enough to share! Thank you!!!
Well done on your analyses. Three things that many pilots don't take seriously, and you got them all here: 1. High density altitudes 2. Importance of helmets 3. Having a healthy respect for the wind Cheers!
Thanks for sharing Greg. Lots of lessons to be learned here, you may actually save someone from having an accident. I recently had a close call similar to the one with the supercub that took off too quickly behind you. I didn't wreck my plane but the wake turbulence from the PA-12 was unexpectedly strong enough to shove my plane almost off the runway just as I was getting off the ground. Lesson learned, give plenty of time before taking off behind someone.
I met this old guy who said 2 things I'll never forget. "1. Pay attention. It doesn't cost anything but it can cost you a fortune or your life. 2. Enjoy the passage of time. If you don't you lost the game." You epitomize both. Well done.
I just finished this video and your "that's my story and I'm sticking to it" reminded me of another thing this old guy said after telling a story "that's his tale. I'm sitting on mine." It's a shame he's dead. I think you would have enjoyed him. PS Love the channel
Great story Greg. Glad you guys got out alive. Many haven't but its the same for any extreme sport. Interesting how you managed to haul all that equipment out. I wouldn't have thought that the super cub would have been able to haul those wings out like that. This really shows why its a good idea to wear a helmet if you doing what you do. Thanks for sharing.
A friend of mine crashed his plane years ago. Miraculously he lived and walked down the hill to a road, covered in blood, he stopped a car with a young lady in it on her way to work. He needed medical attention badly. She told him “you are not getting in my car looking like that” and drove off. I can’t imagine surviving a plane crash and encountering someone like this.
Most people are good, though. I’ve witnessed countless motorcycle accidents during my 30 years of riding and most people stop and help any way they can.
@@professorvoluck9311 I think seeing a wrecked motorcycle on the road with injured people might encourage some to stop and help. But just seeing a crash survivor standing there without seeing the plane crash itself might make things weird for most people driving down the road. I still can’t imagine ditching someone in need just because you don’t want to get your interior dirty.
I had a similar experience in a 152, taking off from a grass saddleback strip in Dorset, England. A gust lifted my right wing and the left tip was about 10ft off the grass. Being on the top of a steep hill, I nosed down the hill and managed to gain control and speed. Brown trousers time! PS It was on my solo cross country final exam! Didn't tell the club back in Exeter!
Thank you very much for your reply. I've always wanted a tri-pacer but parts may be hard to come by. The only flying time I have in Alaska is delivering a Bellanca from San Diego to Bethel.
Great video Greg. Not easy to bare your sole, I’ve been in your shoes more than once and it’s painful. I’ve always worn a helmet which may have saved my life once. Funny part is Jerry is the one whom convinced me too start wearing one. Small world. Great stuff. Safe flying.
Then who's the Ahole that killed the giant moose @8:30?? I'm no "animal activist" but it sure hurts to see something so big and beautiful have to go up against a bullet, not much of a fair fight. You wanna take out a moose, wrestle him yourself....
It’s actually not super dangerous, I just found this guy on here and he having 3 accidents is absolutely absurd! Not trying to be rude but he is so absolutely lucky that he’s not dead! This is why we ALL fly kitfox or Super Stohls. Geesh done with this channel
I tried duckbills at my home in NV until the hangar for my 185 was completed. They kept loosening and were hard to get deep in rocky soil. Thankfully, the hangar was completed shortly afterward. For backcountry work I did buy Flyties and they work great. When I went to OSH in 2019 I camped in the North 40 area. There were two days of strong winds, rain and squall lines. The Flyties held, but many of the Claw systems that some folks used broke or failed in 40-50 knot winds and so did the cheap tents. The other good thing about the Flyties is that they are easy to remove and reuse. Thanks for posting your experiences. I have no experience with accidents...must not be trying hard enough.😃
I've used Flyties here in Idaho for a decade or so, they work the best for sure, even in rocky ground you can usually work around the rocks with the spikes. I've camped out on 8,000' + exposed ridges, thanks to them.
I have not used the Flyties. I have never had a problem getting duck bills In the ground, I guess I should clarify that. I have driven them in to rocky gravel bars, tundra, tidal beaches, scree and they work. Sometimes it takes a while to find a path for them to be driven down. I take the driver and make sure I can drive it in the full length before I start to drive the duck bill. When I find a path that it goes (the driver), with some work I can always get the duck bill in. With the 18" long ones I have never had one come loose. That is my method, I like them because they work in so many different kinds of earth. I want to carry one thing that works so I am going to stick with them. Thanks for adding to peoples options by mentioning them, sometimes what works for one person is totally worthless for another.
*These are* a small *number* of my aviation experiences... easier *than* I have and differently *than* they do... more often with *fewer* hours in the seat. Thumbs up!
The type of wind reminds me of a time stuck over night at a lake on skis. The wind was very intense above, but due to interaction with the terrain, sustained gusts and rotors would be pulled to ground level , whipping up multiple snow devils, and lines of blowing snow off the surface of the lake. then it would just die off. At times I could hear the wind shearing above as it violently met with the calmer air below. One look at all this going ons in the morning was convincing enough to hunker down and stay out of the air. I have the video somewhere on an old JVC cam. it was a pretty scary looking scene.
Glad you can fix em back up and keep flying... Glad youre still HERE to fly em. 😁 I see you live near Mt St Helens. Do you fly around it much? Is there still activity there?
The first accident was 22 years ago, a totally different airplane. I built the airplane I wrecked in 2014 in the year 2004 as an Experimental A.K.A. Bushwacker. It was built from some old Maule parts but not from an airplane I owned. Just a bunch of misc. parts.
I have always had a healthy fear of flying, I just enjoy the heck out of what I am doing. I remember my first flight after rebuilding the Maule in 1999. I was flying along and all of a sudden I had this little freak out as to whether I had safety wired the control turn buckle, I unzipped the head liner and felt them and they were. I got back on the ground and went over the airplane again with a fine tooth comb. Everything was fine.
I was surprised when you said you were planning to fly out after the prop strike. I have been made to understand that a serious prop strike can damage crankshafts and internal engine parts which can fail under load. I have often thought about what choices i would make in the same situation. Did you overhaul the engine after salvaging it? Did you find any engine damage?
Yes I would fly it out if the propeller tracked straight. Yes I did a zero time overhaul and the crank was sent to Premier Aircraft where they checked it for cracks. It dialed zero. The propeller was not under power when I hit, power pulled to idle. That said I still would have flown it out if it tracked straight even under power to get it back to Anchorage.
On the second accident scene with the Super Cub, those totes laying out on the ground are nothing but projectiles in case of a crash. Make sure EVERYTHING is lashed down! A friend of mine had a small tool box go flying by his head missing it by inches in his accident! If it would have hit his head, he would be dead!
The first airplane was 38K from insurance and 22K out of pocket. I would have done it cheaper today but I was new to rebuilding an airplane and paid to do the engine, propeller and buy a brand new wing from Maule. The 2nd airplane was all out of pocket (no insurance) but that only amounted to around 25K since I had all the parts. I did everything myself except the propeller and I do work for a propeller shop so that only cost 3500.00 for a constant speed prop. Most people spend a lot more building a Carbon Cub then I have spent rebuilding two airplanes.
Yeah that was a hard day. I went rainbow fishing because it was blowing to hard out there to land. My buddy has pictures of me laying in the bow of the boat, I look pretty bummed out.
I've dinged a couple planes over the years. Hard to admit one's piloting mistakes. Good job sharing. I've buried some friends over the years too. I do a lot less "dumb stuff " these days. It's plenty dangerous enough without poking the dragon.
I guess I don't consider what I do very dangerous, I know others will not agree but it is much more dangerous flying in congested areas in my opinion. That is not to say I could not bend a gear leg, put it up on it's nose or catch a wing tip but at the speeds we land at it is just not that dangerous. I am usually by myself and therefore not likely going to hit someone else. Everyone has their own risk reward scale, I had a friend that would not fly his airplane unless he could be over a road or safe terrain, would go miles and miles out of his way to do this. I figure if it is your time to go it is your time to go. I have over 4000 hours time, time doing mostly this same kind of off airport flying. The accident with the Maule I had around 500 hours and only 200 in that airplane... I have learned a little in that time. I don't put a lot of stock when people tell me they have 30,000 hours unless it is someone that lives the life (Paul Claus, Kirk Ellis etc. lots of names that would fit my idea). I know these guys did not get there without some damaged airplanes. My point is not to damage airplanes but on the other hand I am not interested in getting a 100.00 hamburger. I would quit flying tomorrow if that is what it was about! Dirt Bikes are cheaper and pound for pound as much fun. I have been hurt dirt biking more often with a lot less hours in the seat. Your getting a lot of information about what I have been thinking when I see people say I am taking too much risk etc. etc. I am a big boy I know the risk, I am not risking others lives and I honestly don't feel at risk in the least. Kind Regards, Greg Miller
@@mauleguy youre not taking a risk. You're living. Boy I wish I could have the fortune to have half the experience you do. I have about 5,000 hours. Lol On RC airplanes. I'll be it giant scale but still not by the seat of my pants. Could never afford it. If you live your whole life preventing or procrastinating your own death. You'll wind up at the summation of life. Without really enjoying it along the way. Don't ever let anyone tell you to stop what you love
I'm not saying bush flying is unnecessarily dangerous. I'm saying any flying has inherit risk and I've stopped buzzing, low level acro, mock dogfighting, pushing bad weather and deferring repairs, no matter how minor(or expensive). Dumb stuff... Low stall speed and confident ability to get down in 400 feet is huge risk mitigation. Getting back in a plane after a crash and pushing that throttle in always gives me the sweats. Definitely hyper aware of the plane. I'm still flying, and glad you are too, despite all the internal and external pressures. Thanks for sharing
This comment doesn't really apply to your Iliamna experience, but it might be helpful to someone in the future. I carry (in the fuselage) six of those foam noodles made for kids to sword fight or swim. They weigh almost nothing, but if you are concerned about getting flipped from your temporary tie down, you can tie the noodles on the top of your wings to spoil the lift (using parachute cord). Alternatively, you can tie down some long willow or alder branches to spoil the lift. My wing covers are too big to take hunting. Of course I have a collapsible saw for trimming brush and pushing the airplane into the brush. Once I came back from sheep hunting and there were nasty 40 to 50 mph gusts- I was convinced my plane would be upside down- but when I got there the wings weren't even rocking at all! The alder brush stuck up just as high as my wings so you're safe if you can create that type of space. Thanks for sharing.
Did you have shoulder harness in your first Maule accident? A couple of comments implying you don't know what you're doing. Ridiculous, any light plane flying is done as managed risk. Thanks for the education.
I did have a shoulder harness (single like a car) these were the original seat belts from Maule. It is hard to make a video with all the information. I hit the ground at an angle when that wing stalled and the shoulder harness did not work or I slipped from under it. I hit my head pretty hard. My uncle on the other hand, his worked and his body was bruised and sore. My body did not have any bruise, only my face was damaged and my body felt good the next day. He says his hurt for a few weeks. I guess I probably should have included that somewhere rather than the mountain bike story.
Really appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing.. off topic I’m in the process of recovering my bird from a remote village in western AK. Engine failure.. loaner engine just made it out.. time to swap motors in negative temps. Wish me luck #akaviation
Great lessons. I too had a Desser 26" tire come off at landing and flipped the plane over with my wife on board. Miner injuries for both of us. Lesson here is use the right an threads on quarter inch bolts. Course threads do not have enough holding inch pounds. The nuts at the sight had no threads inside. Bummer.
The job I do now has many accidents that happen. I have had a few. Escaped death and have not killed anyone. Others can't say the same. We do learn from our mistakes and that makes us better if you truly love what you do.
Great story, kinda like nothing ventured, nothing gained and expect the unexpected...a life well lived is a great educator ...when I see negative post on somebodies channel I always wonder what they have tried or done in life...to make them think they know better...usually not much.
Why in the world would you paint your wings in camouflage for back country flying???? Not good head work. With your accident record you should paint your plane bright neon glow in the dark. That would make Search and Rescue’s job easier.
We all who fly Tailwheel Aircraft have to stay very sharp and not let the Tailwheel pass your behinds and nevertheless I appreciate you all to watch out for one another and fly safe
Holy crap Greg. Some interesting insight there. My first take on the whole video is how much the "mountain biker" guy deserves to be locked in a cage with a pissed off UFC fighter. What an asshole. The wing under the Super Cub...awesome. No telling what kind of stuff folks have hauled in/on a Super Cub, but that one is sure impressive! Very humble of you to share all this. I'm sure it will get the attention of many a back country pilot...probably sell a Tac Aero helmet or two as well. This is obviously a low margin hobby that requires a whole bunch of knowledge and skill. I'm glad you and the guy in the Super Cub made it out of these experiences in one piece. I know in a lot of places you don't have to have insurance for an experimental...I'm curious if you have it on your current planes? Still looking so forward to watching all your videos. Great content. Thanks for sharing it all! Adam
I think that it's time to start looking into installing airbags into small aircraft. It might save pilots and passengers a bit of broken facial bones, which could possibly mean the difference between ending up unconscious and not being in a crash. It's better than kissing the yoke and gage panels and something is better than nothing. 🤔
Here's some constructive feedback. When you have titled comments on-screen at the same time as different spoken commentary, it's difficult/sometimes impossible to digest either of them.
I understand that. I am trying to cram as much into 10 minutes for people with short attention span. You can hit the pause button and read them though. Thank you for your feedback.
I see the problem here, guy. It's always the wind that causes problems, so here's the solution; Never fly when there is wind, even a gentle breeze. But, if you absolutely must fly, then first remove the wings, as they help the wind make trouble. Got it? 😏
I said I probably would not do anything different other than have tie down stuff. Wind is something we have to deal with. I know you are just being funny. I was in Alaska this last year for 6 weeks fishing, hunting and exploring and the wind blows more than it does not sooo........... We deal with it. Just need to be prepared!
@@mauleguy - Now you made me feel bad. I know it is not funny when mother nature wrecks a nice aircraft. So, all you can do 'just deal with it', I guess. But it is ok if you say; "Curse you, Aeolus!" (Greek god of the winds). Keeps you from getting depressed... 😏
hm 3 accidents? damn guy your dangerous,i hope i never am in the same airspace as you lol you not only need to wear a helmet a full leather inflatable crash suit. kevlar vest and have life flight follow you around along with the ntsb the faa and your insurance company
That first set of men.... one really clever, one really dumb... as usual,the dumb is in control of said situation. Sounds like a trump in charge moment.
Great video for all pilots. Sharing mistakes or mishaps takes a lot of courage. Thanks for sharing.
Grateful you’re still flying and shooting videos. No better teacher than experience, especially the experience of others humble enough to share! Thank you!!!
Glad you alive to tell your stories and remind pilots it can happen anytime anywhere. Stay safe.
What an incredible journey you have had with your airplanes. Glad you’re here to tell the story!
Well done on your analyses. Three things that many pilots don't take seriously, and you got them all here:
1. High density altitudes
2. Importance of helmets
3. Having a healthy respect for the wind
Cheers!
Always good to hear from someone about past experiences. things can go wrong, learn from that
Thanks for sharing Greg. Lots of lessons to be learned here, you may actually save someone from having an accident. I recently had a close call similar to the one with the supercub that took off too quickly behind you. I didn't wreck my plane but the wake turbulence from the PA-12 was unexpectedly strong enough to shove my plane almost off the runway just as I was getting off the ground. Lesson learned, give plenty of time before taking off behind someone.
I met this old guy who said 2 things I'll never forget. "1. Pay attention. It doesn't cost anything but it can cost you a fortune or your life. 2. Enjoy the passage of time. If you don't you lost the game." You epitomize both. Well done.
I just finished this video and your "that's my story and I'm sticking to it" reminded me of another thing this old guy said after telling a story "that's his tale. I'm sitting on mine." It's a shame he's dead. I think you would have enjoyed him.
PS Love the channel
i don't think I would let it bother you your flying speaks for itself!! just glad your sharing your wisdom!
I appreciate that
Holy moly... I never saw the pics from that first wreck. Its even more scary than you described it back then.
Great story Greg. Glad you guys got out alive. Many haven't but its the same for any extreme sport. Interesting how you managed to haul all that equipment out. I wouldn't have thought that the super cub would have been able to haul those wings out like that. This really shows why its a good idea to wear a helmet if you doing what you do. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I really appreciate your honesty in this video. I'm glad you are ok.
A friend of mine crashed his plane years ago. Miraculously he lived and walked down the hill to a road, covered in blood, he stopped a car with a young lady in it on her way to work. He needed medical attention badly. She told him “you are not getting in my car looking like that” and drove off.
I can’t imagine surviving a plane crash and encountering someone like this.
Most people are good, though. I’ve witnessed countless motorcycle accidents during my 30 years of riding and most people stop and help any way they can.
So she tied him to the roof ?
@@gogogeedus no. She drove off. He couldn’t believe it. He walked a mile bleeding and wondering if he would live.
@@professorvoluck9311 I think seeing a wrecked motorcycle on the road with injured people might encourage some to stop and help. But just seeing a crash survivor standing there without seeing the plane crash itself might make things weird for most people driving down the road.
I still can’t imagine ditching someone in need just because you don’t want to get your interior dirty.
I had a similar experience in a 152, taking off from a grass saddleback strip in Dorset, England. A gust lifted my right wing and the left tip was about 10ft off the grass. Being on the top of a steep hill, I nosed down the hill and managed to gain control and speed. Brown trousers time! PS It was on my solo cross country final exam! Didn't tell the club back in Exeter!
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Wow, great stuff as always Greg. Thanks for sharing these.
Thank you very much for your reply. I've always wanted a tri-pacer but parts may be hard to come by. The only flying time I have in Alaska is delivering a Bellanca from San Diego to Bethel.
My brother just put me onto your channel. You make really great video! Keep up the great work. Thanks so much!
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video Greg. Thanks for posting. You may have saved someone's life by posting this.
Very interesting. The warning about being respectful of the wind is a solemn lesson. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Greg. Not easy to bare your sole, I’ve been in your shoes more than once and it’s painful. I’ve always worn a helmet which may have saved my life once. Funny part is Jerry is the one whom convinced me too start wearing one. Small world. Great stuff. Safe flying.
Glad you guys were all ok. I just cant get over the "insert expletives" moutian biker.
The mountain biker sounds like some leftist, Soy boy, Protien Deficient wanna be Real Man.
Thanks for the Vid and Stay Safe.
Best Wishes! M.H.
But I’m going mountain biking??? Ahole.
Subaru driver...
@@freedomfreedom6544: Liberal. 😡
Then who's the Ahole that killed the giant moose @8:30?? I'm no "animal activist" but it sure hurts to see something so big and beautiful have to go up against a bullet, not much of a fair fight. You wanna take out a moose, wrestle him yourself....
What you enjoy doing is obviously a bit dangerous so thanks for sharing your experiences with us.
It’s actually not super dangerous, I just found this guy on here and he having 3 accidents is absolutely absurd! Not trying to be rude but he is so absolutely lucky that he’s not dead! This is why we ALL fly kitfox or Super Stohls. Geesh done with this channel
Thank you for sharing your life lessons.
Take care,
Be safe.
Thank you, I will
I tried duckbills at my home in NV until the hangar for my 185 was completed. They kept loosening and were hard to get deep in rocky soil. Thankfully, the hangar was completed shortly afterward.
For backcountry work I did buy Flyties and they work great. When I went to OSH in 2019 I camped in the North 40 area. There were two days of strong winds, rain and squall lines. The Flyties held, but many of the Claw systems that some folks used broke or failed in 40-50 knot winds and so did the cheap tents. The other good thing about the Flyties is that they are easy to remove and reuse.
Thanks for posting your experiences. I have no experience with accidents...must not be trying hard enough.😃
I've used Flyties here in Idaho for a decade or so, they work the best for sure, even in rocky ground you can usually work around the rocks with the spikes. I've camped out on 8,000' + exposed ridges, thanks to them.
I have not used the Flyties. I have never had a problem getting duck bills In the ground, I guess I should clarify that. I have driven them in to rocky gravel bars, tundra, tidal beaches, scree and they work. Sometimes it takes a while to find a path for them to be driven down. I take the driver and make sure I can drive it in the full length before I start to drive the duck bill. When I find a path that it goes (the driver), with some work I can always get the duck bill in. With the 18" long ones I have never had one come loose. That is my method, I like them because they work in so many different kinds of earth. I want to carry one thing that works so I am going to stick with them. Thanks for adding to peoples options by mentioning them, sometimes what works for one person is totally worthless for another.
*These are* a small *number* of my aviation experiences... easier *than* I have and differently *than* they do... more often with *fewer* hours in the seat. Thumbs up!
Thanks for sharing. Amazing stories to pass along. Really enjoy your videos-True living!
The type of wind reminds me of a time stuck over night at a lake on skis. The wind was very intense above, but due to interaction with the terrain, sustained gusts and rotors would be pulled to ground level , whipping up multiple snow devils, and lines of blowing snow off the surface of the lake. then it would just die off. At times I could hear the wind shearing above as it violently met with the calmer air below. One look at all this going ons in the morning was convincing enough to hunker down and stay out of the air. I have the video somewhere on an old JVC cam. it was a pretty scary looking scene.
Thanks for sharing your experience with wind
A lot to learn here thank you for the video.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am very appreciative of you sharing your experiences in great detail. I learned a lot from watching this.
You are so welcome!
Glad you can fix em back up and keep flying... Glad youre still HERE to fly em. 😁
I see you live near Mt St Helens. Do you fly around it much? Is there still activity there?
No activity, I think the dome is still building
@@mauleguy I was in Vancouver BC during the eruption. It was pretty exciting.
wow this one is really really just gripping!! thx!
Thanks for sharing. Your planes been “reborn” a couple times. What some see as the end, is just a chance for a new beginning
The first accident was 22 years ago, a totally different airplane. I built the airplane I wrecked in 2014 in the year 2004 as an Experimental A.K.A. Bushwacker. It was built from some old Maule parts but not from an airplane I owned. Just a bunch of misc. parts.
I live in longview and spend a good amount of time fishing on the columbia. Hope to see you in the skies again soon. Take care.
I always wonder how many crashes it will take before I get over my fear of flying...
I have always had a healthy fear of flying, I just enjoy the heck out of what I am doing. I remember my first flight after rebuilding the Maule in 1999. I was flying along and all of a sudden I had this little freak out as to whether I had safety wired the control turn buckle, I unzipped the head liner and felt them and they were. I got back on the ground and went over the airplane again with a fine tooth comb. Everything was fine.
I love the honesty!
Awesome video, great lessons for all pilots.
Glad you think so!
I was surprised when you said you were planning to fly out after the prop strike. I have been made to understand that a serious prop strike can damage crankshafts and internal engine parts which can fail under load. I have often thought about what choices i would make in the same situation. Did you overhaul the engine after salvaging it? Did you find any engine damage?
Yes I would fly it out if the propeller tracked straight. Yes I did a zero time overhaul and the crank was sent to Premier Aircraft where they checked it for cracks. It dialed zero. The propeller was not under power when I hit, power pulled to idle. That said I still would have flown it out if it tracked straight even under power to get it back to Anchorage.
On the second accident scene with the Super Cub, those totes laying out on the ground are nothing but projectiles in case of a crash. Make sure EVERYTHING is lashed down! A friend of mine had a small tool box go flying by his head missing it by inches in his accident! If it would have hit his head, he would be dead!
Where in the world do you get the money to continue rebuilding these planes?
The first airplane was 38K from insurance and 22K out of pocket. I would have done it cheaper today but I was new to rebuilding an airplane and paid to do the engine, propeller and buy a brand new wing from Maule.
The 2nd airplane was all out of pocket (no insurance) but that only amounted to around 25K since I had all the parts. I did everything myself except the propeller and I do work for a propeller shop so that only cost 3500.00 for a constant speed prop. Most people spend a lot more building a Carbon Cub then I have spent rebuilding two airplanes.
Love your channel
Thanks for sharing Greg , cheers
From Canada
Glad you enjoyed it
Man! I fly out of PAHO here on the KPen...Seeing the Bushwhacker 1 on its back on the tundra is heartwrenching! 😢😭
Yeah that was a hard day. I went rainbow fishing because it was blowing to hard out there to land. My buddy has pictures of me laying in the bow of the boat, I look pretty bummed out.
I've dinged a couple planes over the years. Hard to admit one's piloting mistakes. Good job sharing. I've buried some friends over the years too. I do a lot less "dumb stuff " these days. It's plenty dangerous enough without poking the dragon.
I guess I don't consider what I do very dangerous, I know others will not agree but it is much more dangerous flying in congested areas in my opinion. That is not to say I could not bend a gear leg, put it up on it's nose or catch a wing tip but at the speeds we land at it is just not that dangerous. I am usually by myself and therefore not likely going to hit someone else. Everyone has their own risk reward scale, I had a friend that would not fly his airplane unless he could be over a road or safe terrain, would go miles and miles out of his way to do this. I figure if it is your time to go it is your time to go. I have over 4000 hours time, time doing mostly this same kind of off airport flying. The accident with the Maule I had around 500 hours and only 200 in that airplane... I have learned a little in that time. I don't put a lot of stock when people tell me they have 30,000 hours unless it is someone that lives the life (Paul Claus, Kirk Ellis etc. lots of names that would fit my idea). I know these guys did not get there without some damaged airplanes. My point is not to damage airplanes but on the other hand I am not interested in getting a 100.00 hamburger. I would quit flying tomorrow if that is what it was about! Dirt Bikes are cheaper and pound for pound as much fun. I have been hurt dirt biking more often with a lot less hours in the seat. Your getting a lot of information about what I have been thinking when I see people say I am taking too much risk etc. etc. I am a big boy I know the risk, I am not risking others lives and I honestly don't feel at risk in the least. Kind Regards,
Greg Miller
@@mauleguy youre not taking a risk. You're living. Boy I wish I could have the fortune to have half the experience you do.
I have about 5,000 hours. Lol
On RC airplanes. I'll be it giant scale but still not by the seat of my pants. Could never afford it.
If you live your whole life preventing or procrastinating your own death. You'll wind up at the summation of life. Without really enjoying it along the way.
Don't ever let anyone tell you to stop what you love
I'm not saying bush flying is unnecessarily dangerous. I'm saying any flying has inherit risk and I've stopped buzzing, low level acro, mock dogfighting, pushing bad weather and deferring repairs, no matter how minor(or expensive). Dumb stuff...
Low stall speed and confident ability to get down in 400 feet is huge risk mitigation.
Getting back in a plane after a crash and pushing that throttle in always gives me the sweats. Definitely hyper aware of the plane.
I'm still flying, and glad you are too, despite all the internal and external pressures. Thanks for sharing
This comment doesn't really apply to your Iliamna experience, but it might be helpful to someone in the future. I carry (in the fuselage) six of those foam noodles made for kids to sword fight or swim. They weigh almost nothing, but if you are concerned about getting flipped from your temporary tie down, you can tie the noodles on the top of your wings to spoil the lift (using parachute cord). Alternatively, you can tie down some long willow or alder branches to spoil the lift. My wing covers are too big to take hunting. Of course I have a collapsible saw for trimming brush and pushing the airplane into the brush. Once I came back from sheep hunting and there were nasty 40 to 50 mph gusts- I was convinced my plane would be upside down- but when I got there the wings weren't even rocking at all! The alder brush stuck up just as high as my wings so you're safe if you can create that type of space. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing, good information!
Thanks for the important information....we learn from each other.
learn from the person with the most experience.
Well I've been thinking about becoming a pilot this is quite a sobering video especially considering I live in Alaska.
Sure takes the glamour of flying bush planes.
Did you get any elk,
That was many seasons ago, I don't think I did. I think I got a nice mule dear that year though
Please be safe.
Thanks for sharing another great video!!
Thanks for watching!
Owning & sharing the not-so-good parts of flying, thanks for that. As for the mountain biker, that prick needs a wakeup call!
Did you have shoulder harness in your first Maule accident? A couple of comments implying you don't know what you're doing. Ridiculous, any light plane flying is done as managed risk. Thanks for the education.
I did have a shoulder harness (single like a car) these were the original seat belts from Maule. It is hard to make a video with all the information. I hit the ground at an angle when that wing stalled and the shoulder harness did not work or I slipped from under it. I hit my head pretty hard. My uncle on the other hand, his worked and his body was bruised and sore. My body did not have any bruise, only my face was damaged and my body felt good the next day. He says his hurt for a few weeks. I guess I probably should have included that somewhere rather than the mountain bike story.
Thanks for sharing
My pleasure
Mate keep learning, keep having fun. Life is fleeting, live everyday to the full.
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Really appreciate the video. Thanks for sharing.. off topic I’m in the process of recovering my bird from a remote village in western AK. Engine failure.. loaner engine just made it out.. time to swap motors in negative temps. Wish me luck #akaviation
Good luck!
You're very lucky to be alive! I still can't believe that selfish guy who wouldn't help you because he was going mountain biking. 🙄
Great lessons. I too had a Desser 26" tire come off at landing and flipped the plane over with my wife on board. Miner injuries for both of us. Lesson here is use the right an threads on quarter inch bolts. Course threads do not have enough holding inch pounds. The nuts at the sight had no threads inside. Bummer.
The job I do now has many accidents that happen. I have had a few. Escaped death and have not killed anyone. Others can't say the same. We do learn from our mistakes and that makes us better if you truly love what you do.
hey a totaly custom maule
Great story, kinda like nothing ventured, nothing gained and expect the unexpected...a life well lived is a great educator ...when I see negative post on somebodies channel I always wonder what they have tried or done in life...to make them think they know better...usually not much.
Why in the world would you paint your wings in camouflage for back country flying???? Not good head work. With your accident record you should paint your plane bright neon glow in the dark. That would make Search and Rescue’s job easier.
We all who fly Tailwheel Aircraft have to stay very sharp and not let the Tailwheel pass your behinds and nevertheless I appreciate you all to watch out for one another and fly safe
Praise God you are. Here with your family
I appreciate that
Happens to the best in this kind of flying no room for error.
Holy crap Greg. Some interesting insight there. My first take on the whole video is how much the "mountain biker" guy deserves to be locked in a cage with a pissed off UFC fighter. What an asshole. The wing under the Super Cub...awesome. No telling what kind of stuff folks have hauled in/on a Super Cub, but that one is sure impressive!
Very humble of you to share all this. I'm sure it will get the attention of many a back country pilot...probably sell a Tac Aero helmet or two as well. This is obviously a low margin hobby that requires a whole bunch of knowledge and skill. I'm glad you and the guy in the Super Cub made it out of these experiences in one piece. I know in a lot of places you don't have to have insurance for an experimental...I'm curious if you have it on your current planes?
Still looking so forward to watching all your videos. Great content. Thanks for sharing it all!
Adam
I think that it's time to start looking into installing airbags into small aircraft. It might save pilots and passengers a bit of broken facial bones, which could possibly mean the difference between ending up unconscious and not being in a crash. It's better than kissing the yoke and gage panels and something is better than nothing. 🤔
Here's some constructive feedback. When you have titled comments on-screen at the same time as different spoken commentary, it's difficult/sometimes impossible to digest either of them.
I understand that. I am trying to cram as much into 10 minutes for people with short attention span. You can hit the pause button and read them though. Thank you for your feedback.
I would have taken the 60 grand and hired a hit man to get that sob that refused you help !
:)) It did not cost that much...
I see the problem here, guy. It's always the wind that causes problems, so here's the solution; Never fly when there is wind, even a gentle breeze. But, if you absolutely must fly, then first remove the wings, as they help the wind make trouble. Got it? 😏
I said I probably would not do anything different other than have tie down stuff. Wind is something we have to deal with. I know you are just being funny. I was in Alaska this last year for 6 weeks fishing, hunting and exploring and the wind blows more than it does not sooo........... We deal with it. Just need to be prepared!
@@mauleguy - Now you made me feel bad. I know it is not funny when mother nature wrecks a nice aircraft. So, all you can do 'just deal with it', I guess.
But it is ok if you say; "Curse you, Aeolus!"
(Greek god of the winds). Keeps you from getting depressed... 😏
Soooo,,,I’m like totally going mountain biking brah!!! Like I’m not even gonna lie dude,,,you’re annoying me right now!!!😳🙄🤦♂️
hm 3 accidents? damn guy your dangerous,i hope i never am in the same airspace as you lol you not only need to wear a helmet a full leather inflatable crash suit. kevlar vest and have life flight follow you around along with the ntsb the faa and your insurance company
That first set of men.... one really clever, one really dumb... as usual,the dumb is in control of said situation.
Sounds like a trump in charge moment.
Damn mountain bikers!
Hopefully that comment has a bit of sarcasm. Not all of us mountain bikers would be an ahole.
@@ihdieselman SOME mountain bikers, and I'm one also, can act very entitled, like spoiled kids, but that's true in any activity!
Check out Mike paety u.tube he's building a plane that is way past awesome