Coffee In A Hangar28 Jun 2024

Interview: Alaska Bush Pilot Will Johnson | Coffee In A Hangar Podcast - Ep 5

Welcome to the Coffee and a Hanger podcast! In this episode, we have the incredible Will Johnson, who left a stable engineering job at Westinghouse Corporation in the 1980s to become a bush pilot in Alaska. Will shares thrilling stories from his time flying over the vast Alaskan wilderness, including a daring rescue mission in the Bering Sea. Will talks about his early days as a green pilot, learning the ropes the hard way, and using his ingenuity to navigate challenging situations. One such story involves rescuing a man with a ruptured hernia from a boat 150 miles out in the Bering Sea. With faulty navigation equipment and deteriorating weather conditions, Will managed to land his plane on rough seas and execute a risky transfer of the patient using a survival suit and a rope. Join us as Will recounts the adrenaline-pumping moments, like his first failed landing attempt in rough waves and the challenges of dealing with dead batteries in the middle of the ocean. Hear about his creative dispatching techniques, including the innovative way he transported passengers and cargo to and from the fishing fleets, and his unforgettable encounters with various characters along the way. From navigating ocean currents to performing midair emergency maneuvers, Will’s experiences offer a unique glimpse into the life of a bush pilot in one of the most remote and rugged environments on Earth. Tune in for an episode filled with adventure, humor, and the valuable lessons learned from a lifetime of flying. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing stories on the Coffee and a Hanger podcast!

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Air America and Other Risky Flying Exploits - Neil Hansen, Ep 28

Sponsored by: https://sportaircraftseats.com/Neil's Book: https://a.co/d/0aCmcF10Our website: Coffeeinahangar.comIn this episode of the Coffee in a Hangar podcast, I sit down with Neil Hansen (author ...

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Bob Breeden, Flying in Alaska and Argentina

Bob Breeden is a recreational backcountry Super Cub pilot that has been flaying for 38 years in Alaska and beyond. In this episode of the Coffee In A Hangar Podcast he shares how he has safely navigat...

18 Des 20251h 54min

Ty Christensen - Bush Landings & Risk Management

Sponsor: sportaircraftseats.comjoin our email list: coffeeinahangar.comTy Christensen joins us for one of the most skill-focused episodes we’ve ever recorded. As one of the most talented young Super C...

4 Des 20251h 36min

Frank Knapp Secrets of STOL & More!

Sponsor: sportaircraftseats.comjoin our email list: coffeeinahangar.com Frank Knapp: STOL Champion, Innovator, and Alaska Bush PilotIn this episode of Coffee In a Hangar, we sit down with Frank Knapp,...

7 Nov 20251h 18min

Kitty Banner | Glacier Pilot in Talkeetna Alaska | Coffee In A Hangar Ep 24

Sponsor: sportaircraftseats.comjoin our email list: coffeeinahangar.comKitty's book: https://www.amazon.com/Wings-Her-Dreams-Alaska-Glacier/dp/1880654512Avalanches, tailwheel failures, and hunters who...

9 Okt 20251h 41min

Flying Across Alaska With No Engine | Bryan Friedrichs | Coffee In A Hangar - Ep 23

Sponsored by: Sportaircraftseats.comCoffeeinahangar.com to sign up for our email listWhat if you could travel hundreds of miles across the mountains of Alaska—with nothing but a 5-pound ball of fabric...

18 Sep 20251h 37min

BushWheel Announcement?!?!? Sean Mclaughlin Exclusive Interview | Coffee In A Hangar - Ep 22

Sponsored by: Sportaircraftseats.comCoffeeinahangar.com to sign up for our email listIn this episode of Coffee In A Hangar, Sean Mclaughlin, CEO of Alaska Gear Company, shares his wild journey from bu...

29 Aug 20251h 46min

His Dad Was The World's First Bush Pilot | Richard Wien Interview | Coffee In A Hangar - Ep 21

Sponsored by: Sportaircraftseats.comCoffeeinahangar.com to sign up for our email listRichard's Book - The Flying Wiens: https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Wiens-Richard-Wien/dp/157833876XJames T. Hutchison...

14 Aug 20251h 34min