Interested in this kind of flying? here is a link to our upcoming seminars: learntolandshort.com/upcoming-... These are a collection of videos of all the fun I have had in my Maule over the years.
Until I watched your videos, I had no idea back country flying was a thing let alone possible. Thanks for opening my eyes. This is now on my bucket list.
I rarely like music overlay on an aviation video, but this is an exception - it works. Always loved Maules - I feel they are way under appreciated. Truly great aircraft. Thanks for sharing.
The band, Arcade Fire, is out of Quebec. I've grown to recognize and very much appreciate their distinct style of music - goes really great with your video! Thanks much!
Thats amazing. I love bush planes . Just couldn't think of anything better than to do this. I'll stick with my model Eflite timber . Thanks for sharing mate .
Horizon Hobby just released an RC version of this plane. It looks very sturdy and can handle the wind. Your video shows how rugged the real one is. I just ordered my RC version today. What a great plane!
Great video. loved the inset cockpit video. Fantastic scenery (not only the girl) great soundtrack. Thanks for sharing your experience out in the great wild.
It is so sad that a pissing contest started in the comments. This is a beautiful video of an aircraft that has proven itself time and again. It takes all types of flying to advance small plane aviation. It is great to have a passion for the type of plane and reason you fly it. Look at how many posted that this video, and if you look at similar videos, the interest that it has sparked in flying. If you are proud of your work horse plane do a video of it and what it does. It might also inspire many the possibilities and capabilities your plane has. Do not forget that it is flying in God's breath taking country is what this video is about. Get out and fly!
My husband owned a M-5 and later a M-7 235C I believe. Both versatile aircraft but no insulation I was always so cold in them. But incredible views almost the entire fuselage is transparent tell your first off airport landings. The M-5 was really reasonable to operate to. Great company.
Thanks so much, by far my favourite video!!! Too bad you can only like a video once- great pictures, great places and great flying- music fits perfectly too! I´m a bit jealous on what you´re doing to be honest :D
I was lucky and started flying right around that age, I also think that backcountry flying is a great use of a small plane. Keep playing FSX; it is a great substitute till your ready to take some lessons!
Backcountry Aviation Really? I've been flying FSX for a couple of years and am about to have my very first 'real' flying lesson. It will be interesting to see what, if anything, I've learned.
FSX is great for training or maintaining "muscle memory", if you don't have to "think" about effects of controls, it frees your mind to concentrate on other tasks.
How long have you been flying and what kinda of training have you done to do back country flying like. I look forward in doing that kinda of flying one day soon?
@peterwinksalot No I didn't. It was closer than I would want, I did give up too much runway in the beginning, but was able to scoot right to avoid the rock.
@freediverga Well I have a Carbon Cub as well and I promise it is amazing too! to answer your question I have been flying for about 18 years and I have around 7000 hours. I didn't have the opportunity to get formal backcountry training. I just inched my way in slowly and carefully. If I could have found an instructor in my area, I would have gotten instruction in a heartbeat.
Loved it, especially in 1080P. Great camera angles. Loved the 2 camera shot on the one take off. Would love to see the locations show up in the lower third, but maybe you don't want to give your best back-country spots away. :) Maule is my dream airplane. One day...
Yea it was flaps. I wouldn't call it common, but in this case I over shot my desired touchdown point, but elected to continue to land. About 700 feet down the runway is a pretty good erosion point I wanted to miss. So I ditched my flaps and we were firmly (as you can tell) planted allowing full breaking. I would have rather touchdown where I wanted, but it is just one more tool in the box you can use.
Where are your guys flying? Your vids are awesome. I've been in the STOL industry for 6-7 years maintaining Twin Otters and CASA's, but these things are just crazy. haha I'm looking to get into a husky soon, if that happens, I may have to move from the east coast. Where you guys are seems like a good time! Keep the vids coming!
I just came out of a C185 on amphibs.........I'm looking at the Carbon Cub, Mackey SQ2 and the M7 for hunting and fishing but need to be able to pack gear and game...........since you have 2 of the 3 (which is super cool!) who better to ask for some input ! Thank you!!
ive been debating on a maule, how heavy are they on the controls? ive got a carboncub and LOVE the conventional design but with a growing family i feel it may be time to trade up
Nice vids! Wish I could do that kind of flying in my Maule, but since it's on floats I get to go to some other places land planes can't. It's All Good!
The first Maule on floats in the world was rigged in Norway at a small company called "Norrønafly". I know, because I took part in building the floats and mount them on the plane !
I had a very good friend of mine killed in his Maule between bethel and napkiak alaska, his head hit the rough water brace on impact,despite that a maule is still a nice bush plane and work horse,rip tom
Is there much (or any) commercial work for this kind of flying? By that I mean the whole tail dragger, two seater, in and out of crazy spots type of flying?
Yes there is but the Maule is a 4.5 seater. I say 4.5 because the optional 5th jump seat in the back is really only suitable for a child or very light adult. I built 4 cabins with my cousin quite a few years ago. You'd be amazed at what you can stuff in a maule.I've carried generators, compressors, a small 4wheeler,my dual sport bike,tons of lumber and when she was on floats I strapped way more stuff than I should've to the floats lol.
Just found this channel. Would you mind sharing a few of the ICAOs where you guys land? I'll understand if you have a few sweet spots you don't want to share. Merry Christmas!
Rashbomb01 Hmmm. Most if not all of them don’t have identifiers. If you had a particular spot in mind pm me and I’ll try to remember where it was. Some of that stuff is well over a decade ago for me.
Having a Maule M 5 235 c here in Europe. We a group of Austrian pilots named "Tiroler Gebirgspilotenvereinigung" doing some mountain flights in the Swiss and French alps, just missing the freedom to land everywhere :-( ......... like yo can do cheers from Tyrol, Stefan
