How do STOL Pilots Train for Back Country Flying? Carbon Cub FX-3 - Part 1

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I am a "weekend warrior" private pilot, I fly for fun with no intentions of going commercial. I have had my PPL for over 15 years, but still consider each flight a learning experience - I generally take detailed notes after each flight to remind myself what went well or what I could do to improve.... Having the GoPro cameras to record flights like this is invaluable. I find these self analysis videos very helpful in my constant quest to improve, and am happy to share. Feedback is invited; however, please keep it positive.

[NEPExperimental]

Very impressed with that CFI. You can tell he knows a ton but still humble and calm. I flew with TAC Aero in their Waco earlier this year. Very impressive company. Sorry I missed you in Oregon, Steve! Hope to catch you next time.

[Feintgames]

This is a great lesson for all of us MSFS pilots struggling to land everywhere in the Cub X and Shock Ultra.

[TrentonPalmer]

Awesome! We need to get together to do some backcountry flying soon 🤘

[MichaelCarrPilot]

Freaking amazing CFI. Damn. Great use of talking but never too much.
Clear, concise instruction.

[stanleymedic]

I flew with Brad as part of the check out for Tac Aero's EPIC ALASKA trip. He is truly one of the is so calm, smart, experienced and as you can see, great communicator. Makes me want to fly over for a tune up!

[marko]

This guy's a very good instructor, imo. Excellent verbal skills, very clear and concise. And relaxed, chill demeanor helps as well I'm sure.

[SmittySmithsonite]

In love with this type of aircraft. 2 years ago, I had never heard of them! This is something I could take off and land right in my yard. I dream of that day. Might never happen, but I've got Youtube to live vicariously through.

Thanks for taking us along on this one Steve! Was a lot of fun to watch!

[cubcrafters]

Fantastic Steve! We're looking forward to the next episode.

[williamlong]

16:43 minute mark discussion on air speed for actual approach, then on approach you change it down to the 1300 rpm, the instructor allows it, you learn and come back around and do what you actually discussed @ 16:43 mark. Damn good instructor working with a damn good pilot.

[JELB]

This guy's living a dream. Kicking around the world, flying different wings. Damn!

[jasonsneed]

Good video Steve, would be cool if you came to Utah and flew with mark and I for some off airport flying, which we define as non marked non airstrip landing.

[gd-bx]

That looks too fun! One of my favorite parts of flight training was shortfield takeoff/landing techniques, and I'd love to fly a Carbon Cub. Thanks for the video!

[ajdogcurr]

That CFI is very calm and focused, lots of patients. Never raised his voice clear precise with his words. Unlike a couple of CFI’s I had when I started training. But after firing the first two I got a very good one kinda like this guy.

[blancolirio]

That AOA beeper is pretty dang loud. Can you feel the burble ok and turn that thing down? Or did you find it helpful/ necessary? Juan.

[Echinidea]

Now you're exploring STOL you should go fly with the Flying Cowboys. I'm sure Trent Palmer in his newly upgraded kitfox would love to have you along.

[philmoredennie]

Great to still see the passion for the job from your instructor..very professional all the way, OUTSTANDING JOB we need more instructors like him ...love to get back into the air flight chop ..rusty pilot just move back to Toronto..what is the best way to do that ..need a mentor pilot. please let me know.

[johnfife]

Your TacAero CFI had a good demeanor and info delivery. Impressed. Of course he had an excellent student to make him look good, too. ; )

[etj]

Awesome! I live 1 hour 30 minutes away from Hood River, Newberg Oregon. I plan on starting ground school in January then flight training after words.

[Mavrick]

This is my goal, to be a bush pilot. I'm super happy that you're doing this series and look forward to the next episodes.

[dmkays]

That was a pretty groovy video to watch. I love the ability of planes like that which, allow you to get in and out of tight places. A friend of mine went up to Alaska for about six months of bush flying. That was 40 years ago when they were building the pipeline. Last I heard, about 5 years ago, was that he is still thinking about coming back home. Someday.