Flying To Mackinac Island For Our Anniversary!

Flying To Mackinac Island For Our Anniversary! | Pilatus PC-12NG

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9 ай бұрын

I flew my wife to Mackinac Island for our 14th wedding anniversary! It was our first time visiting Mackinac Island, and we had a great time. It's a beautiful, serene place with no cars, just bikes and horse drawn carriages. Airplane and boat are normally the only way to get onto the island. Snowmobiles are allowed in the winter, and when the ice is thick enough, people do cross the channel on them. Flying the PC-12 onto the island was an awesome experience!
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@larrysanxter6343 10 күн бұрын

My first wife and I spent our honeymoon on Mackinac Island and enjoyed two nights at the Grand hotel. We spent the next three nights at one of the smaller but beautiful hotels down near the harbor. I highly recommend anyone visiting the island if only for one day. The lack of vehicles and the sounds of the horse-drawn carriages he is very soothing

@philipgauthier3570 9 ай бұрын

Grant, after spending the better part of 25yrs in commercial aviation and being a Line Check Airman, your conduct on the flight deck is superb! Keep it up. The PC-12 has always been one of my favorites after giving a flight review in one centuries ago. Amazing aircraft....Thanks for sharing the experience!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Those are kind words Phillip, thank you!

@user-vi2ue6nf8c 4 ай бұрын

I lived for many years just 26 miles from Mackinac Island. I flew my helicopter to Mackinac many times along with fixed-wing planes too. Great destination for pilots to fly to in the summer. No cars on the island. Horses and bikes. Love your Pilates 12

@pauldonald3835 9 ай бұрын

Love the video. I was a bartender at the Grand Hotel the summer of 1980, fell in love with a cocktail waitress from Ft Wayne there and moved with her to Indy. Great memories!

@kevinwalgreen2199 9 ай бұрын

Happy 14th Anniversary 🎉!!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Allegan49010 9 ай бұрын

Always enjoyed flying the family to Mackinac Island in our C210, great day trip location!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

@fishingmedic1 9 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary and here is to many more 🍻and thank you for taking us along. Still can’t get over the 360 views, so cool.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Cory!

@JeepBigE 9 ай бұрын

Happy 14th Anniversary to you and your beautiful bride. Enjoyed the beautiful views and the camera angles. Thanks for letting us all tag along.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@1MillionMileRoadTrip 2 ай бұрын

The island is awesome, rv fulltime, we love it there.

@vidaakaadom2710 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your anniversary! That was a pleasant flight, hope you had a nice time on the island. Nice plane by the way!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! We had a great time on the island!

@davidd6635 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on your 14th Wedding Anniversary! Hope you had a great time. It's a magical place.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks David, we sure did!

@scottstiers3805 9 ай бұрын

Very cool! You flew directly over Lake Douglas with Pelston airport on the left. We used to spend our summer vacations at Lake Douglas in the late 50's and early 60's. We got to see the bridge being built and enjoyed Mackinac Is. several times. Thanks for the show!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

That had to be pretty neat seeing them build the bridge!

@svpst1 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, was a pleasant trip.iGrew up just about 100 miles south of the bridge in I-75 and have been to Mackinac Island several times and all my flying is done on FSX. Thanks again.

@steini6771 9 ай бұрын

Happy anniversary. Another great ride! Beautiful on final some gust but could not feel the touchdown on my sensor chair even from Norway. Again, thanks Grant and hope you both had a marvelous stay.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It was a great stay, thanks!

@dam4274 5 ай бұрын

Has to be the greatest feeling in the world to own and fly your own PC12, my favorite. Congratulations sir. 😊

@GrantBaker 5 ай бұрын

I get to use it some, but I don’t own it. I’m a corporate pilot and fly it for a private company. 🙂

@thetrustedprofessional847 8 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you for posting this video. You two are awesome!

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!🙂

@cantstandtheestablishment4004 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Can't say enough about the 360 camera. Very cool! I used to live in northern MI. It was very cool to see the Straits and Islands from the air. Now I live in Indiana.

@marktaylor8263 9 ай бұрын

Grant, Happy Anniversary to you both. Great flight and I really enjoy your 360° cam. I really appreciate the work you put into these videos and really appreciate the stats. Hope you two had a great time.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@ZenonZolek 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful place to visit, thanks for introducing it to us

@jonathanworthing6278 9 ай бұрын

Happy anniversary to you both. Nice trip for the weekend away.🍾🥂

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonathan!

@LMays-cu2hp 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your flight.

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!

@bendmountainbiker 9 ай бұрын

Outstanding video. Thanks

@zacharywalters8139 6 ай бұрын

I grew up on Mackinac Island in the summer, and Mackinaw City the rest of the year. Did my pilot training out of Cheboygan and flew to the island countless times. Very cool airport to fly in and out of!

@GrantBaker 6 ай бұрын

That’s really cool Zachary! It was definitely a fun experience flying in there!

@edwardstephens247 9 ай бұрын

Happy 14th Anniversary you two and congratulations!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@robtebay2 9 ай бұрын

What a super place to go for your anniversary. I loved the approach. Congratulations!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It’s such a beautiful place!

@shanastevens4580 9 ай бұрын

what a great pilot and lucky wife. you guys are awesome

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I think I’m the lucky one!😁

@dancanny4878 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations for the 14 years of togetherness it takes effort. Well done with the 360 camera that gives some really unique views.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@clarencewiles963 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sharing.

@edwingitonga3780 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Just amazing! Happy anniversary and can't wait to be on board your next flight ❤

@GrantBaker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Edwin!

@kevinwalgreen2199 9 ай бұрын

Always wanted to fly in there, thanks for the great video Grant!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It’s a great place!

@timjames1274 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful video mate! What a wonderful way to spend your anniversary!! Thanks for sharing. :)

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for coming along as always Tim!

@alladin6164 6 ай бұрын

Very nice video, I enjoyed every minute of the flight. Thank you for the nice video. Best wishes for safe flying.

@colemiller6529 9 ай бұрын

I flew in on a C172 last summer and it's an incredible experience.

@firepilot109 9 ай бұрын

Awesome. Def on the bucket list!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It's definitely worth a visit Bob!

@bernardanderson3758 9 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary to you both Grant and your bride

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Bernard!

@jdub7769 9 ай бұрын

Living the dream man, I’ve been to Mackinac a few times it’s an awesome place to be! Happy Anniversary

@lornecunningham326 9 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary Guys. Hope you had a great trip 🤙

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

We had a great time, thanks!

@thabangmonnakgotla 9 ай бұрын

Wonderful flight

@kenyonbaker1216 9 ай бұрын

Great video Grant! Loved seeing the two of you heading out for a special weekend! Mackinac looks amazing.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mom, it was a blast!

@Marchetti7 9 ай бұрын

great video, thank you

@randalllewis2434 6 ай бұрын

Mackinaw Island is a great place to fly in to!! Thx for taking us along!!

@GrantBaker 6 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! We really enjoyed it!🙂

@davidmayotte1542 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video, have no idea how it got my attention, but glad it did. I live in Michigan and have been to the island dozens and dozens of times all by ferry. You can catch a ferry from either side of the bridge. Loved seeing my state as you flew north. Great job.

@DavidSmith-jj5pr 9 ай бұрын

neat trip! thanks for sharing

@TheVIKINGfarm Ай бұрын

Love the the 360 cam view!!!

@joecritch143 9 ай бұрын

Amazing it takes off at only 75 Kts. Happy Anniversary!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It’s an amazing machine, and thanks!

@Notaslave1961 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@murtlupton6968 8 ай бұрын

On my bucket list

@preethamnmurthy593 9 ай бұрын

Aww man this looks so good, Happy anniversary guys!! Hope to see you back in Oshawa soon. 🎉

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! If we make it back, hopefully we can chat again!

@TIBERIOUSTHETANK 6 ай бұрын

Grew up in cheboygan. Worked in mackinaw city and spent a lot of time on the island. Northern lower peninsula is a great place to live. Bois blanc, round island, Mackinac island. S to N Thanks for the great view of the straights and Northern lake Huron. Beautiful view and great flight.

@alvarogaitan2529 6 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing this video enjoy and congratulations 73.

@joenicoud5967 9 ай бұрын

Terrific video Beautiful place

@pilotnana 9 ай бұрын

So cool

@GreetersThru-Hike 9 ай бұрын

This was a cool video. My wife and I flew up this past weekend in the little diamond. It’s a wonderful place.

@coffeekhan 5 ай бұрын

Mackinac Island is always a good trip.

@tmi19 9 ай бұрын

Live in Michigan, been to Mackinac many many times, but never by plane. Run way always looks small from the ground. Great place to take the kids and capture memories. Hope you were able to get up in the Cupola Bar at the top of the Grand - views of island are majestic. Northern Michigan is stunning in the fall.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

The lobby was as far as we went in the Grand. We will have to go back with the kids sometime!

@tompurvis1261 9 ай бұрын

I have been trying to get my wife and I to Mackinac for a few years now. It is as much effort as Europe from OKC. So we go to Europe. You congratulations on 14. I loved your method of making it to the island.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Don’t blame you there one bit! Europe would be awesome!

@Mr44magnum0706 5 ай бұрын

Mackinaw is fun, biking is a must. I walked it 2 years ago 🥱 I was exhausted after it and doing the side trails.

@garrymorrison1769 9 ай бұрын

Great flight! Hope your time there was enjoyable.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

It was, thanks!

@kathrynbowling-terry6464 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on your anniversary! Loved my trip to Mackinaw many years ago!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@johndenny21 8 ай бұрын

That was a butter landing! Nice job!

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@bruceleithead475 9 ай бұрын

❤good value😊

@jasonleach2961 9 ай бұрын

Very nice. Been to the island quite a few times. Hope you two had a great time. Staying at the Grand is something you need to experience as well. Hoping to grab a plane out of GSH and take the wife up in October for our 30th. A year of adventures! Another great video and piloting management as well.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Looks like we will have to make another trip sometime so we can experience the Grand. 😁 Congrats on 30yrs!

@doug6072 9 ай бұрын

Dream plane for sure, very nice flight so cool!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Doug!

@alkennedy1124 6 ай бұрын

Happy 14 th it’s sYs in one of the comments, that a good year, thanks BigAl California

@unclebob4964 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done ! Mackinac Island is on the bucket list….and it’s a short list.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! It’s worth a visit!

@danlundy6319 9 ай бұрын

Nicely done Grant!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Dan!

@av8tore71 8 ай бұрын

Happy Anniversary 🎉 🎂 🎉

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ColbsterzSnowboarder 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the anniversary! Awesome video! Super cool plane! :)

@GrantBaker 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Colby!

@DavidLovesJesus 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@thedaddechannel 5 ай бұрын

Very nice video, enjoyed the flight, the trip, so now after my first video after finding you guys, I subscribed. Good Luck to both on the next 14!

@GrantBaker 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@patriotcustodian7777 9 ай бұрын

I love Mackinac Island. Now I’m going to have to re-watch the movie “Somewhere in time”. It was filmed in the Grand Hotel. I almost forgot to say great video. Thanks for bringing us along.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t seen any of them, but I believe there are several videos that were filmed on the Island.

@patriotcustodian7777 9 ай бұрын

@@GrantBaker I believe you’re right. The only one that comes to mind at this point is the one I mentioned. It’s a movie about Christopher Reeve’s going back in time. It’s an old one, but I still find it very enjoyable to watch. I think I may have forgot to say your plane is gorgeous. I love that plane.

@cskillet2003 9 ай бұрын

As my dad would say (jokingly), 14 years of unrelenting bliss!

@anbrod1 9 ай бұрын

Cool!

@pineappledan4344 9 ай бұрын

That PC-12 is a seriously nice bird

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

I agree!

@mauriceevans6546 9 ай бұрын

Happy anniversary 🎉

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DblIre 9 ай бұрын

Many people take their own boats to the island. We were there 2 years ago for the finish of the Port Huron Mac Race. Great time!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Yeah it sounded like sailing is big there!

@flyingace478 8 ай бұрын

Very cool! We actually landed that same day about 15 minutes before you- actually saw ourselves unloading our plane in your footage as you entered the ramp at the back just to right in the arrow. We were admiring your plane - very nice bird. Happy flying!

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Haha that’s awesome! I’d have been glad to show you inside the plane if you’d come over and said hi!

@sturvinmurvin9408 9 ай бұрын

Super cute. Should make it up to Marquette sometime. The Upper Peninsula is a great place to explore. Cheers Grant!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Yes I should! That area has some fantastic mountain biking. Some epic races too, like Ore To Shore, Marji Gesick, The Crusher and Polar Roll.

@dabuya 9 ай бұрын

Buying your wife roses for your anniversary, $20. Taking her on a carriage ride, $100. Taking her to Mackinac Island via a Pilates 12, $thousands.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Priceless!😉

@johnkovatch2855 6 ай бұрын

Happy wife, happy life

@kevinbrown3017 9 ай бұрын

Happy anniversary

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@wayneoosterhoff2459 7 ай бұрын

Great video and airplane. I live in South Bend about 4NM NW of SBN. Love to follow someone who flies local. We got engaged on the Island and love to visit there any time we get the chance. Thanks for sharing your experience and flight.

@GrantBaker 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Wayne!

@Ronzola1 9 ай бұрын

When I was there, several years ago, they also had a piston powered fire truck.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

That’s still true. They do have emergency vehicles.

@DrMarianus 8 ай бұрын

I grew up in Detroit and live now in LA. I almost bought a home next to the Mackinac airport runway. It was close to the end of the runway. Victorian style outside with modern amenities like AC and new windows. Looking back, I wish I would have purchased it and instead, sold my second home.

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

That would have been a great location!

@fanBladeOne 9 ай бұрын

Su-ch a wh-ole-some video! Tremendous proffessionalism, stunning visuals from all angles, great editting, insight in your personal life and a travel vlog of a most idyllic island- if I weren't a Belgian, I'd go live there. Liked and subscribed 😊

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Leo!

@craigbmm4675 9 ай бұрын

you my friend are an awsome pilot .. very nice video

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig!

@weatherwatcher39 7 ай бұрын

Been by Burt Lake and Pellston area quite a few times

@TGAV8 6 ай бұрын

Very nice video

@GrantBaker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@janlehmann5789 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your 14th anniversary. Nice USA lettering and flag in the field or forest at minute 16:00.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jan! And good catch, I hadn’t noticed that!

@mikec.7391 7 ай бұрын

I saw that too, it was a pretty cool Easter Egg! Glad the 360 degree camera kept working.

@dallasbarkman1261 Ай бұрын

Someday, I'd like to charter a plane to Kelly's island in Ohio . The runway goes right through an island street

@GrantBaker Ай бұрын

That would be cool!

@3top5 8 ай бұрын

Nice video.

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Jimmer-tr6bi 9 ай бұрын

I always start my flights with clapping for myself as well. Makes me feel better about myself. Lol, just kidding I know you’re synching up the cameras, but I couldn’t resist.

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Gotta get that self confidence boost! Also make sure to clap at the end for your landing.😁

@tnflygirl 9 ай бұрын

Sympathy laugh lol 😂😂 great video guys

@tnflygirl 9 ай бұрын

Can you tell me which mount you used for your 360 camera?

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Yep! I use the Nflightcam Exterior Ball-Head Mount (amzn.to/3PEAXT4). It works great and is very secure! Their max demonstrated speed with the mount is 350mph, so probably plenty of margin for your Debonair! ;) I'll actually be doing a video on how I use the Insta360 soon, but if you have more questions, you can always email me at pilatusgrant@gmail.com.

@tnflygirl 9 ай бұрын

@@GrantBaker thank you! I’ll look for your up and coming video!

@car-u-fix-it8070 9 ай бұрын

Nice. If I was in a position to fly my own plane …I would fly any chance I could get..

@sylviacaldwell2139 8 ай бұрын

My Favorite Movie... "SOMEWHERE IN TIME" 💗 Was Filmed On The Island

@GrantBaker 8 ай бұрын

Yep!

@Molloy1951 5 ай бұрын

It sounds this soundtrack was extracted from early 2000’s High School Musical tv series 😂

@chiibekwe7665 9 ай бұрын

Congrats on your anniversary! Thank you for sharing. Quick question, what type of headset did you use in the video?

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! They are Bose. Model is A20 I believe. They came with the plane and are the first active noise canceling ones that I’ve used regularly. I like them a lot!

@lorenjackson8961 9 ай бұрын

Now...here is a pilot that actually follows the noice abatement rules by NOT flying over the town. I cannot even begin to count the number of posted videos by pilots that completely ignore the rule. Great job!!

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Loren!

@craigbmm4675 9 ай бұрын

@@GrantBaker .. i dont know i think sometimes people WANT to see/hear an aircraft like this . depends

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

@craigbmm4675 some people probably, but a big part the charm of Mackinac is the lack of engine noise that we normally can’t get away from.

@larrygarot8909 9 ай бұрын

Indeed...Congratulations. Mackinaw is a great visit...been there many times when flying out of GRB. Who are you flying for now Grant or did i miss something?

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Larry! I’m flying the PC12 for a private company, all part 91.

@bernardanderson3758 9 ай бұрын

I’m always waiting to see you one day on the Ramp at a airport near me

@GrantBaker 9 ай бұрын

You need to email me at pilatusgrant@gmail.com so I can let you know! I was just at HEF in July!

@bernardanderson3758 9 ай бұрын

Roger

@raybassman7536 9 ай бұрын

Actualy Snow mobiles are the other transportation across the ice in the mid winter months from the Upper Paninsula to Mackinaw Island. Of course the shipping lane is closed for freighters at that time of year.