We are a group of friends who love flying. We enjoy the adventure - exploring the hinterland, discovering new grass strips, testing our skills but most of all having fun!
If you are a like-minded pilot, want to join us on an adventure, or just want to know more about flying bush planes and STOL (short take-off and landing) in the UK’s hinterland then please make contact - we’d love to hear from you. www.hinterlandpilot.com
Pilots in Alaska do it best due to terrain. Look up Alaska Bush Pilots in STOL or the Valdez, Alaska airshow they put most people to shame. They can land on high rise helipads
Brilliant, they’re fabulous planes. I hear from my contacts is the USA the earlier manufactured models are in demand as they’ll the lightest weight and a great platform for for STOL modification. Check out my Instagram @hinterlandpilot as more videos on there. Am I correct in thinking you are based in Argentina? Best regards.
I wasn't flying the plane. To give you an idea, the strip is 750ft long. BTW - I take off in my Husky in circa 250ft +/- depending on the wind strength.
Hi there, Thanks for your comments - much appreciated! It was an exhilarating flight along this canyon especially in the FX3… in fact the week with TacAero was exhilarating! I see you’ve been on the course too - fun? Take a look at my instagram channel as there is more on there. @hinterlandpilot Best.
@@F4U5Ncorsair Eu gosto demais desse tipo de avião para o lazer. Fiz o meu curso básicos de pilotagem com Paulistinha P56, que é basicamente o mesmo. Muito obrigado pelo vídeo!
Thanks for your comments. You're right they aren't as popular as in the USA however, there are a few Cubs, Husky's and Maule's tucked away. Check-out Instagram for more, also please see my channel @hinterlandpilot
Hi there, My strip is circa 240 metres long, slightly up hill one way and a hedge at the other end. As a reference, I generally use circa a third of the runway in light winds to stop (and take-off) without using excessive braking - strong much winds quicker! The hangar is a bespoke build, 'T' shaped hanger using Yorkshire boarding, Gale Breaker sliding curtain with a tin roof. Ed
@@HinterlandPilot you ought visit mine. About 200m max 29/11. 29 much easier. On Skydemon 'Rolleston Park' directly between Tatenhill and Derby. Had an Easy Raider microlight based here but have sold it. Now have a Groppo Trail which is at Darley Moor and haven't had the bottle to have a go at my own strip yet... Sean
Hi there, This is what I do... I tune into my local ATC when on the ground and listen to their broadcasts so I can pick-up on local traffic movements etc. I then take-off and as soon as I'm flying the plane (and happy) I call them up and request a Basic Service. Alternatively, I tune into their frequency and use their listening code which alerts them too, I'm flying in their area and listening into their frequency if they need to contact me. Ed
I watch a guy in Iowa land his Belite ultralight Cub in about 75 to 80 feet and takes off in about 130 feet really cool! Yes all STOL planes rule🏁Your burgundy and white Husky is super nice 🌻
Hi there, Thanks for your comments - much appreciated! Wow! That is very impressive landings and take-offs. I'm pleased you like the Husky's colour combination - classic livery! Agree, STOL rocks!
More and more people are getting to understand the astonishing versatility of a slow stall speed tail dragger bush plane ... The ability to land and stop in often less than a hundred meters literally explodes ones options of where you can go .. and a 100 mph cruise as the crow flies your still extending your day trip range over a car by a multiple of 3 ... often much more .. and the fun multiple is over 10
Hi Mark, Many thanks for your comments. You are absolutely spot on. I understand that STOL is one of the fastest growing aviation pursuits in the USA - this is great news. STOL planes are ideal for the UK where we have an abundance of small fields / paddocks - unfortunately the STOL fleet here in the UK is current small. I hope more UK pilots see the fun and benefits of STOL and convert to tail wheel flying.
Thanks Peter. I'm looking forward to the lockdown being lifted at the end of the month so I can go flying again. You've flown some great planes in a fabulous location. What do you fly now?
@@HinterlandPilot Not flying presently. I turn 70 next year but that's only part of the reason. I moved to another unrelated sort of study/work then became sick, moved to London for 3 years (for my wife's work as an intensive care doctor and have just returned to Australia) and am still recovering from the health things and thinking about options for the future. I really miss aviation though and am tempted to re-engage with it - perhaps in instruction? I have about 4000 hours plus helicopter commercial. I would also love to return to Papua New Guinea (PNG) to fly but it's possibly a bit too demanding for my age. I flew in PNG from 1990 to 1997: photos.app.goo.gl/ZwtD4jH7sVr6qD768 Double click the photos for info if you are interested. Cheers :-)
@@Fomites Hi Peter, Thanks for the update - you’ve been very occupied over the last few years - also, I hope you're recovering. However, I’m sure you’re pleased to be back in Australia. Someone with your experience would be ideal as an instructor and you’ll have fun too. Just started flying in the UK after lockdown - so very pleased to get back in the Husky. Here’s to Flying, Fun & Freedom! Thanks for the link and kind regards.
Great plane we all know that but unfortunately out of boundaries financially for many... But soon we will get more Bristell, Slings high wing and tail draggers flying with the Rotax. Will be much cheaper to fly them and to maintain them. But yes, the Husky is THE bush plane! No doubt about that.
