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Mon Apr 22, 2019 11:17 am

Life with a Maule in Alaska



Here is a short video of what aviation has allowed my family to experience with me in Alaska. Flying is a wonderful thing!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:33 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Very nice summary of your recent experiences.
Along with BCP, I've seen you around social media.
Just curious, are you doing like a 1-man pt135 up there?

Cheers and best wishes for a great 2019 summer season!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:35 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

You are a blessed man!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:57 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Fantastic! Yes, you are a blessed man!

Did I see 2 different gray Maule's?

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Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:58 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

yes Z pilot. We own and operate a single pilot 135 operation in Bethel, Alaska.
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:02 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Kurt, our first Maule was the blue and white M4-220. We sold that and bought a grey M7-235, We sold that and bought a new M7-235 longwing Maule which is what we operate currently.
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:17 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Very capable plane and pilot!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:23 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Young Man, I’ll be 60 my next B-day. Found flying to be an almost Spiritual experience. That video demonstrates to me you have to, Made me hug my wife and all of my Kids ....Now I’m gonna mount up and go play on the river some.
Just VERY WELL DONE!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:28 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Spectacular. I am sure there are a few tough days too.
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 1:53 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Great video, Isaac.

daedaluscan wrote:Spectacular. I am sure there are a few tough days too.


This made me LOL for some reason. How does one flip the ratio so there are less tough days than blessed ones? I feel like I mostly shovel shit everyday for one monthly treat, and there's currently a 6 month backorder on treats.
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:37 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Love the video!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:42 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Sweet!! Wish I was about 40 years younger!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:45 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Isaac,

Thanks for posting. I love seeing what you do in AK and all the places you go. While I know it is hard work, it sure seems like it is rewarding.

What wing was on your old gray Maule(535JT)?

Thanks,
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:01 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

So well done!
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 7:37 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

You have that Maule really dialed in, amazingly slow short finals. Another annoying Maule pilot! Annoying, because it makes me want one.
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Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:06 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Awesome video. Single pilot 135 that is successful enough to purchase a factory new custom Maule is the dream for many people on this site I’d say. That takes a lot of work.

Zzz wrote:... How does one flip the ratio so there are less tough days than blessed ones? ..


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Tue Apr 23, 2019 9:56 am

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Zzz wrote:... How does one flip the ratio so there are less tough days than blessed ones? I feel like I mostly shovel shit everyday for one monthly treat, and there's currently a 6 month backorder on treats.


You just need to convince yourself that you like shoveling shit--
then every day will be a treat!
A post-hypnotic suggestion may be in order?
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Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:58 pm

Re: Life with a Maule in Alaska

Great job! I don't think life can get much better than that. Your talented and blessed.
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