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PODCAST

Coffee In A Hangar

Daniel Maccarone

Interview with pilots who tell stories about their adventures, lessons learned and laughs had. Mainly Alaska based bush pilots who tell stories of growing up in the wilderness of the last frontier.

leisure aviation

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01:41:07

Kitty Banner | Glacier Pilot in Talkeetna Alaska |...

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2025/10/09

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 won’t take no for an answer.** In this episode of *Coffee in a Hangar*, legendary Alaska pilot **Kitty Banner** shares raw, riveting stories from the 1970s and beyond—learning to fly in Talkeetna, hauling climbers to Denali, glacier landings with no go-around, a tailwheel assembly shearing off at

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01:37:30

Flying Across Alaska With No Engine | Bryan...

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2025/09/18

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 on your back?My guest today, Bryan Friedrichs, does exactly that. He’s one of only a handful of adventurers in the state combining cross-country paragliding, mountaineering, and packrafting into single, mind-bending wilderness traverses. Imagine launching from a remote alpine ridge, catching thermals

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01:46:56

BushWheel Announcement?!?!? Sean Mclaughlin Exclusive...

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2025/08/29

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 buying a struggling Super Cub fuselage shop to building a 130,000 sq. ft. aviation powerhouse with 80+ employees. Along the way, he faced FAA audits, near business collapses, and the challenge of innovating certified aircraft parts in one of the toughest industries on earth.✈️ Topics we cover:How a

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01:34:26

His Dad Was The World's First Bush Pilot | Richard...

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2025/08/14

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 Repairing Fairchild 71 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQn5DRSstq8Olaf Swenson's Book - Northwest Of The WorldIn the 1920s, the first Alaskan aviators flew into a world that was constantly trying to kill them. With no maps, compasses that were inaccurate, unreliable engines, and open cockpit

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02:03:05

How to Survive Alaska’s Backcountry | Stories &...

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2025/07/18

What happens when the engine mount on your bush plane breaks mid-flight? Or when you run out of gas 43 miles offshore on the Arctic sea ice at -30°F?In this episode you’ll hear:-Why staying calm in harsh flying conditions can save your life.-What happens when you grab a live wounded wolf with your bare hands-The genius (and slightly insane) way to inflate a flat aircraft tire with a campfire 🔥-How a four place Cub is better than a regular one.-What it really takes to live, fly, and survive in

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01:55:47

Extreme weather | Alaska Peninsula Pilot - Guy Morgan...

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2025/07/10

Join our email list: https://coffeeinahangar.comSponsor Sport Aircraft Seats: https://sportaircraftseats.comIn this episode of Coffee and a Hangar, we sit down with Guy Morgan — a lifelong bush pilot, fisherman, and mechanic who spent his career navigating the brutal weather, shifting winds, and volcanic terrain of the Alaska Peninsula. 🌋 From dodging volcanic eruptions to flying in hurricane force winds, Guy’s stories are jaw-dropping — and his aviation wisdom is priceless.We discuss:How Guy

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01:58:49

Helio Rescue In Devils Canyon And Other Crazy Alaskan...

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2025/06/22

Join our email list: https://coffeeinahangar.comSponsor: https://sportaircraftseats.comGrab his book: https://www.amazon.com/No-Sequel-Life-Heart-Pilot/dp/B0CY9N9YYJDevil's Canyon Rescue Podcast: -Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PnrNkWcp7glYggwSFb0PE?si=3Q-vZhT4Q1yusdGQZQamYA&nd=1&dlsi=77417b5616cb42f9 -Part 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AdzZGmi4DvqjZnJ80WbBY?si=rTmbMJR-Sw-LFHEc050e7Q&nd=1&dlsi=ede29b39c07342d1In this episode of Coffee In a Hangar, meet Jerry

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01:11:31

Drunk Boss Steals Airplane and other Crazy Alaskan...

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2025/06/14

Sponsor: https://sportaircraftseats.comSign Up For Our Newsletter: https://coffeeinahangar.comIn this episode of Coffee in a Hangar, our guest Phil Shoemaker shares stories and lessons from his 50+ year long career. Here are a few topics you can expect!1. How he accidentally became a big game hunting guide after just three days on the job — when his mentor was arrested for murder.2. The pressure of flying high-paying hunting clients into remote areas, often right to the edge of what’s safe — and the

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01:01:19

What Happened To Patagonia Bush Pilot? | Coffee In A...

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2025/06/07

When a downdraft flipped his Super Cub in the middle of the Andes, Que Que Parodi spent 27 hours stranded in a snowstorm—alone, underdressed, and fighting to survive. That’s just one of the wild stories in this episode of Coffee and a Hanger.Que Que describes the moment he stumbled upon a video about bush pilots in Alaska. Watching Paul Claus fly a Super Cub through remote Alaskan wilderness inspired him. This was what he was meant to do.Que Que is the founder of Patagonia Bush Pilots, a rapidly

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02:17:31

Airplane Wrecks and Polar Bears | An Alaska School...

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2025/05/27

Sponsor https://sportaircraftseats.comWelcome to the Coffee in a Hanger podcast.In this episode, we sit down with Gary Heert, a former school teacher from Kotzebue, Alaska, who spent his evenings and weekends flying through the unforgiving backcountry, often bending more than just a few rules (and airplane parts). From homemade runways and makeshift repairs to flying crippled aircraft out of the wilderness—Gary’s stories guarantee to be memorable.Highlights include:-Crashing a plane in the middle of

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00:52:43

Float Plane Rescues | Flying The President | The...

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2025/05/17

Welcome to the Coffee Hangar Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Glenn Curtis — a veteran pilot with over 50 years of flying experience across Alaska’s wildest skies. From daring floatplane rescues in Cook Inlet, flying President Bush, to surviving a terrifying emergency landing in the tundra, Glenn’s incredible stories will captivate anyone fascinated by aviation and adventure.🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode:-How Glenn went from a novice floatplane pilot to mastering some of Alaska’s

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01:51:29

Terry Holliday Recounts His Early Days Of Aviation |...

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2025/05/06

Alaska’s Legendary Bush Pilot: Terry Holliday In this unforgettable episode of Coffee and a Hanger, we sit down with Terry Holliday—Alaska Aviation Hall of Famer, Wright Brothers Award recipient, Craig Taylor Award recipient, and living legend of the Alaskan skies. His story begins in 1957 when, at just 12 years old, he wandered into a canvas tent in Anchorage and met a man rebuilding an airplane engine. That chance encounter set him on a lifelong path of flight, adventure, and survival.Terry

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02:23:08

Alaska Bush Pilot Interview - Mike Meekin | Coffee In...

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2025/03/17

Bush Flying Legends & Survival: Mike Meekin's 50-Year flying JourneyWelcome to the Coffee and a Hangar Podcast! Today, we sit down with Mike Meekin, a bush pilot with over 50 years of experience navigating some of the most challenging terrains in aviation. With 11 TBO’d engines on just one plane, Mike is the definition of experience, skill, and survival in the mountains.From parachute failures and near-crashes to mastering the art of short-field landings, this episode is packed with

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01:45:33

How to be a Bush Pilot + Nearly Fatal Crash | Art...

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2025/01/21

Sponsor: SportAircraftSeats.comThis is part two of our conversation with Art Warbelow. Check out part 1 for his back story and how he learned to fly. Strap in for an unforgettable journey into the world of bush flying with Art Warbelow, a bush pilot who started flying when he was 16. He shares tales of adventure, survival, and lessons from his years in the air. In this second part of our Coffee and a Hanger podcast, Art offers unique insights into off-airport flying, including techniques for

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01:39:02

The Stories He Couldn’t Tell: Art Warbelow’s Bush...

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2024/12/17

Sponsor: https://sportaircraftseats.comStrap in for an unforgettable ride! On today’s episode of the Coffee and Hanger Podcast, I sit down with bush pilot, Art Warbelow, the founder of Warbelow’s Air Ventures in Fairbanks, Alaska. Art takes us back to his teenage years, sharing harrowing tales of flying, surviving, and the sheer grit it took to salvage his father’s flying service after a devastating tragedy. From illegal landings on snowy Alaskan roads to close encounters in the fog, Art’s

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02:29:04

Plane Wrecks, Brain Farts, & Bad Weather | What He's...

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2024/11/19

https://sportaircraftseats.comhttps://www.godscountryaviation.com In this episode, we sit down with game warden and bush pilot Curt Beddingfield, who shares some thrilling stories from his experiences flying in the Alaskan wilderness. From navigating high winds on the Alaska Peninsula to miraculous escapes on rugged landing strips, Curt opens up about the risks, mistakes, and important lessons that have shaped his career. Hear about flying backwards in high winds, saving a heart attack victim in

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02:18:09

Fastest Way To Wreck An Airplane - Adam Grenda's...

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2024/10/01

In this episode of the Coffee and a Hangar Podcast, we're excited to welcome Adam Grenda, a seasoned pilot, big game hunter, and trapper hailing from King Salmon, Alaska. Adam dives deep into his unique journey of learning to fly in the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness, all under the mentorship of legendary bush pilot Ron Hayes. Adam reflects on the impact Ron had on his career, offering valuable lessons from the heart of Alaska.We explore everything from Adam’s terrifying near-crash incident to his

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01:47:51

Bush Pilots and Big Game | Larry Rivers Flying and...

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2024/08/30

Welcome to the Coffee In A Hangar Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Larry Rivers, a true legend in the world of bush flying and backcountry guiding. For over 40 years, Larry operated a successful guiding business in the rugged mountains of Alaska, where he flew his guides, clients, and gear to remote, unimproved landing strips. These strips were barely big enough to land on, and Larry flew at full gross weight, often in some of the worst weather conditions Alaska has to offer.Larry shares

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01:48:00

Wisdom from a 95-Year-Old Alaska Bush Pilot | Coffee...

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2024/07/26

🛫 **Support Our Channel**: Visit [Sport Aircraft Seats](https://www.sportcraftseats.com) for custom aircraft seat upholstery kits. Perfect for enhancing your flying experience!Today, we sit down with Ron Hayes, a 95-year-old Alaska bush pilot with nearly 70 years of flying experience. In this episode, Ron shares his incredible stories and invaluable knowledge about bush flying in Alaska. From guiding polar bear hunts in the Arctic to flying through dangerous conditions during the Cold War,

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01:29:36

Interview: Alaska Bush Pilot Will Johnson | Coffee In...

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2024/06/28

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

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