The Bush Rat Podcast

Tune into this episode to hear Mike Webb, owner of Gold Rush Fine Jewelry and longtime Alaska Bush Pilot, as we discuss old snow machines, trapping and airplanes. Mike also shares a valuable piece of advice to all the cub pilots. Check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/goldrushfinejewelry/

On this episode we sit down with Sam Bedell, a newly licensed A&P who fills us in on the in and outs of what it takes to become an aircraft mechanic. We also discuss flying, swap stories and go onto rant about our shared passion for heavy metal music. If you've ever dreamt of becoming an airplane mechanic, this episode is for you. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg9aQvjMS60

Brandon McMillan is an avid adventurer, hunter and bush pilot from my old stomping grounds of Nenana, Alaska. Join Brandon and I as we talk about our passions for flying in the last frontier and what it takes to make it happen. We also discuss the importance of having mentors, share knowledge and Brandon fills us in on some cool new technology hitting the air. You won't want to miss it!

https://tundrapilot.com/

Paul Claus is a world renown pilot and the owner/operator of Ultima Thule Lodge. He has been featured in articles across the globe from National Geographic to the BBC and has even provided transportation for NASA researchers due to his vast knowledge of glacial flying. Join us today as Paul shares stories of flying to remote places, his love for the de Havilland Otter and more. This is one you won't want to miss!

http://www.ultimathulelodge.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqxduwck9oI

To most Alaskans, the Wien family name is almost a household one. Their family has been instrumental in pioneering aviation in some of the most remote locations of Alaska for almost an entire century. Join me on this episode as I sit with Richard Wien, son of famed pilot Noel Wien and a true master of aviation in his own right. We discuss Alaska's flying history, some of his own personal memories, tips on mountain flying and more. Enjoy!

The Innoko River is home to some of the biggest northern pike on the planet, as well as todays guest; Hal Chapman. Real it on in as we talk about his upbringing in the bush, being a commercial pilot based out of Utqiagvik (formerly known as Barrow) and much, much more. Here we go again!

Bob Widman is a former flight instructor and A&P who has racked up a marveling 20,000 plus hours in his career. Join us on this episode as we talk about his devout missionary work through out the world, sneak in few cannibal jokes and touch up on what it was like being a young man growing up; on the dark continent. 

David Hickle, aka "The F-35 Bushrat", takes us behind the shoulder of what it's like piloting one of America's most feared combat aircraft vehicles, the Lockheed Martin F-35. Listen in as we talk about what it takes to pilot such an aircraft, the centrifuge, arctic survival and some Alaskan history. This is yet another episode; you won't want to miss!

Greg Sanoski is a retired aircraft mechanic and bush pilot who spent many years of his career flying adventure seekers onto the tallest peak in north America. Hop in the pilot seat with Greg as he fills us in on the sheer beauty and challenges of flying on "The Great One"; Denali. 

https://talkeetnavillasandtours.com/

Experimental aircraft, WWII and engine failures! Join Ash and I as we dabble into these subjects and more on the 6th episode of the Bush Rat Podcast. Relish!