Reference 7:18 in the timeline: Once in 1991, I was standing on the UPS ramp waiting to load our aircraft with freight (I was FO) and a 747 took off on 33. As he got over a point about 1000 or so feet from the departure end of the runway, he lost a wheel. It fell from about 400-500 feet, hit the runway, and bounced a couple hundred feet into the air and into the woods just off the end of the runway. So I brought it to the attention of my chief pilot, who I was flying with that morning, and he called the tower from our aircraft. The tower called the 747 crew and told them they'd lost a tire/wheel. I'll never forget what the Korean pilot said, in a heavily-Korean accent of course: "We don't need it anymore." True story. They made it to Korea and, because they had burned off all the fuel on the trip, landed without incident. Turns out that they really didn't need it after all.

You know, I thought the "CCLLLEEEAAAARRR" would get old after a while. It doesn't, still damn funny!!

Going back through this footage NEVER gets old! The attention to detail throughout is mind-blowing to say the least. Thank you Josh for producing these and Chris@Angle of Attack. You guys are the best.

3:30 Therrrre it iiis-! Thumbs-up for a *_CclLEeaARr!!_* compilation after this miniseries ends.

The Alaskan countryside looks so peaceful and beautiful... I must visit it at least once!

I think that an unintended take away from this video was seeing how 2 very capable and reputable pilots gave each other space and seamlessly executed CRM while having fun.

How can you not burst at the seams when you hear hime announce "CLEAEAEAEAR" prop lol I love it.

One of my greatest joys was flight training in the USA and the amazing FBOs and cabin restaurants I visited with my instructors. Jump in, fly away, land, a burger, rest a while and fly back to base. Wonderful!

I think being that remote qualifies it to be a $200 hamburger!!

I have a feeling that after this series is over, a whole lot of people will be screeching out cLeAr! In a loud voice just for the heck of it! LOL Great series so far. Excellent story telling. A few minutes with the owner of that lodge would add to the documentary feel of the video. Just a suggestion, maybe for a "Directors Cut" version to come out later?

It looks like a cumulonimbus cloud because it's a pyrocumulus cloud. It's the same phenomena as cumulus clouds, only the source of lift is the heat from the fire. Lighting sometimes develops in them.

There’s is something so properly American about this outpost , love it

Enjoying the little comical bits you've been including in this series.

Another good reason to visit Talkeetna is it's the only town I know of whose mayor was a cat.

That roadhouse is amazing! Worth more than a $100 pizza. I use to pay $100+ for hamburgers in Colo and Utah. Probably cost $200 to get there!

from 12:12 to 12:56 is some of the best footage you have every assembled. I. LOVE. THIS!

Love those curving approaches; well done! Toilet paper rolls on the table as napkins...classic! 😂

This has been an amazing series you have put together Josh. After every episode, I sit here and impatiently wait for the next episode to be released. As always thanks so much for providing us the videos. Hope to meet you one day.

I'm convinced you have the best av videos out there. You're not too geeky about it and share enough information to be useful! Good work

Your video skills are amazing. Piloting also. All shots are steady and well-composed. Looking fwd to your next video.

loving the series so far josh. keep up the good work

That skwentna takeoff definitely redeemed the quartz creek takeoff. Bravo!

I am really enjoying this series. I love the scenery. What a stunning place to see from the air. And from the ground - judging by that pizza.

this Alaska series keep getting better and better... please don't stop... 😃

Looking forward to more, really beautiful place to be flygin guys.

Dude you're living my dream! Thanks for sharing you're adventures!

Well done series of videos. I enjoy the mix of aviation content with the amazing scenery and local info. Great drone footage in these as well. Nice work.

I can really appreciate all the editing you do Josh. Great job man!

Awesome place! Nice to see Cindy is doing well. I'm proud to have Skwentna in my logbook a few times.

Omg that was amazing thank you for sharing your trip with all of us

Josh your videos and production quality just keep improving. Many reasons steered me away from aviation so I get my fix through your videos. Keep it up!!!!

Awesome just awesome, you are so privileged to be able to enjoy such amazing adventures and yes on the pineapple!

great series, loving it! Thanks :)

Josh- that was the most beautiful filmed aviation video I’ve ever seen. You outdo yourself each time. Can’t wait to see the upcoming Denali video. Keep up the amazing work and thank you.

Cindy makes an awesome pizza!

Great series. Flying and fantastic views. Doesn't get any better!!!

This is pretty cool, takes travel to a new "Boss" Level!

Nice tour with you from overseas! I like your emotion doing this.

Great video , great flying and I love the scenery :-)

I’m at a loss for words to express my gratitude for your channel. Absolutely captivating.

Josh, consider adding some posters to the website using stills of your Alaska footage. 100% would buy, the cinematography has been amazing.

It seems like shooting in Alaska is scenic cinematography on easy mode. The landscape is so beautiful! Nice job on the camera work and flying!

I always love and learn when I watch Josh's videos

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

Some great flying, awesome scenery, fantastic road(airfield)house and yes, pineapple definitely belongs on pizza.

These videos are so well organized and the narration is impeccable. Either a genius or the best video tape editor in the world.

Beautiful scenery and I love Hawaiian pizza as well!!!

Skwentna is approximately 70 miles fly N-NW from Ted Stevens INAP. No roads on that side of the Susitna River. Unless your heading North. Like most places in Alaska you go by Boat, by Air or by Snow Mobile/Dog Sled in winter.

Awesome, and that is one of my favorite 100$ pizza runs. The wife and I do that run at least once a year... hrmm maybe we will do it this weekend...

Loving the Alaska series so much.

Good stuff gents, can’t wait for part 8.

Used to live just down the street from Anchorage Intl off Spenard. To see this pop up in my feed made me smile. I remember going gown to Lake Hood every few weeks to watch the water planes land. Really wish I would have taken one of the Rust's Tours.

Great video as always !!!

I discovered your channel a couple of days ago and I gotta say I'm hooked men. I always wanted to be a pilot but is being a bit rough, I recently got my medical though! People like you keep my motivation up, thank you captain !

Enjoying the videos so far.

I never get used to that CCCCCCCCLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEAAAAARRRR

amazing ! great episode !

I agree with the cleeeaarrrrr!! Should be a short vid with all them in it lol.

Awesome video's!

Wonderful video, guys !

This is exactly why I am working towards my A&P and private pilots license. One day I hope I will be making that gorgeous Skwentna approach. You guys have put together some truly inspiring content. I hope one day our paths will cross so I can thank you both. But for now, Thank you!

13:06 bring a tear to my eye especially the music so so so familiar

Amazing! Mind.... Blown.... WOW!!

That approach and landing looked very well done. Fun spot!

Great Vid! I look forward to the next one! :)

Absolutely love the video and the entire series. Great meeting you at Osh. Looking forward to enhancing my Adobe Premier skills. Thanks for the input buddy.

Chris & Josh, thanks for sharing the Alaska series

Oddly, I was introduced to my first Hawaiian pizza when I was in Alaska. Super tasty

its a really great Place and Video... thanks for this and best regards from Germany ;) see you...

Great work man...

Good lawd did you see the prices on that menu!! Cool remote place.

Just took my discovery flight. Cannot wait to join you in the skies

Can’t wait for Part 8!

My Alexa device was going crazy for each time you guys said "echo" .. I found it kinda funny tho

So much to learn even after ground school.

Josh, one of the problems with this series of videos is I can only hit the thumbs up button once!

AWESOME!!!

Beautiful!

Nice approach with the short turn final!! The only thing missing is a few Whataburger stickers on that orange and white plane! Lol

Never seen anything like it before. Lakehood is like a mini airport inside a bigger airport.

Looks like you've really stepped up your film making since last time I watched!

First-Class video from a First-Class filmmaker! Also, was that a glimpse of a pickup truck I saw at the Skwentna Roadhouse??!!

“...trimmed for tak’... Where I want it!” Awesome!

Beautiful video. Following the river was a good idea, plenty of gravel bars to land on if you need too. But lowering your flaps when you have a long runway ahead with nothing but trees below was not. I never touch the flaps till I have the runway made in that situation.

Can you do some more fpv flying videos like your traffic pattern practice? It is more immersive and awesome to watch!!!!

I'm late but @ 1:32 sold! subbed.

Brings me back. I learned how to fly at Anchorage International years ago in a 150. Used to use that area as my practice place. Remember coming back over the bay each time-- almost hit an F16 in slow flight one day. Neither of us saw each other. Since it was the day after the first Star Wars movie, all I could remember as I passed about 15 feet below was 'cool, just like Star Wars" (didn't tell my instructor, goes without saying) Ahh, the stupidity of youth!

Cloud formation over a fire is called pyrocumulus or pyrocumulonimbus when there is lightning development. Relatively rare to see but a very impressive sight. Such an incredible force of nature.

I'm also a big fan of pineapple on pizza...going Hawaiian in Alaska !

Especially the shot at 13:06 it seems so familiar even though I've never been there

Love the Alaska episodes but if they really want to keep that C172 for another few years, please give it a paintjob! It is really screaming ‘I want paint’ 😉

It takes a big man to admit that they like pineapple on their pizza! Lots of respect for your pizza choices!

Awesome. Is the runway useable in the winter with the snow?!

The clearance controller here sounded exactly like the tower controller at San Marcos. Lol.

That is a beautiful restaurant. Also you better have tipped her well!

Great videos again. Incredible views. Enjoying every second. Also following flight on maps. Just one question, Why is the restaurant/cafe called a "ROADHOUSE"? ....There are no roads. ;-)

Dude the music you used from 12:10 to 15:38 is amazing it reminds me of my grandmother and the country with mountains it has a very far cry 5 feel to it anyways all that I am saying is the music is amazing is there like a link to it or something?

I love Mt McKinley and did you see Mooses Tooth, The pizza place in Anchorage is named after itn not the other way around lol. Yes those were my thoughts when I visited Alaska I was speechless. I say you cant tak a bad picture or video in Alaska. Whic ever way you point the camera there is always something beautiful to behold. I am looking for ward to your next episodes. Denali was the farthest north I got but one day want to go to Fairbanks and experience the Northern Lights as well as the hot mineral springs and ice bars.

just curious, where do you stand on the carb heat for soft field landings josh?

Thought I was the only person who ate pineapple pizza w/ french fries. Humans are weird. Awesome vid