Experienced, humble, and a survivor. A legendary, real deal pilot.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Very very experienced.

An Alaskan Aviation Legend, your listening to one of ĺast living true Bush Pilot that has done it all! I worked around him for 25 years. He is the real deal.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to visit him in Alaska this August and hopefully get a few more stories.

Some many interveiwers would have interrupted him with more questions. Mark thank you for letting him tell his story uninterrupted. This is a time capsule of another era. I'm sure you started talking to him and said to yourself "people need to hear his story"

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

There were so many stories. All excellent.

Priceless interview. I remember a Katmai concessionaire's permit guide meeting back in the 80's where Bill Simms, Ron Hayes, and my boss, Ray Loesche were all in the same room, visiting. I sure wish I would have gotten a picture of that legendary trio. Ray passed away in 2013, another true pioneer of Alaska hunting, fishing, and flying.

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

There not a lot of the old timers left now.

I served some time in jail in Anchorage, we were moved to Palmer Alaska after a couple of days in Anchorage city jail, Palmer was more like a half way house, no bars. I was in for a DWI and was in with Ron as he was in jail for flying and hunting the same day. If I remember correctly they took his airplane and took away his guide licenses. He said he was moving to Canada when he got out. I only served a week not sure how long he was in. This was like 1981. He was a great guy.

Man he looks great for 94, what a legend.

A beautiful story from a most interesting man. Loved it thanks Mark for this channel. My uncle Henri just passed away April 26/24 nation pilots day. He was one of the oldest commercial pilot license holders in Canada at 87 years young. As well as he was a licensed AME. These old guys are few and far between and it’s a blessing to have this gentleman’s stories told.

@skywagonuniversity5023

21 күн бұрын

He is a wealth of experience.

My dad was a bush pilot for many years in Alaska from the mid 70s to the early 2000s, he flew for several lodges and also for Regal Air, he flew 206s and beavers on floats as well. My dad was also a flight instructor, he had many stories to tell as well, he passed about 4 years ago at 82.

What a great interview Mark and I’m with you. I could listen to his stories for another 20 hours.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

He has endless experience.

I wish I was a pilot just to take him and his plane to Alaska and listen to his stories.

Best one yet Mark, as you said..could listen to him for hours. Cheers for getting him on.

Excellent!!! He gives me hope ,Im 79.

Ron Hayes, Alaska’s most infamous outlaw guide! He has awesome stories, I got to meet him after doing some work on an engine for his a few years back

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

We're waiting for the statute of limitations to run out so we can tell more of his stories.

@maxgood42

Ай бұрын

@@skywagonuniversity5023 Ha Ha yeah I bet there be some good ones And he was there to buy another one and keep going... never say never.

This is "gold" -- Ron is the real deal. Thoroughly enjoyed listening to him -- realistic in his decisions, and results -- and willing to stand there. Thanks,

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

He is gold.

That guy did not even tell 1% of the stories he has, amazing

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

True. less than 1%. Who said that there were no old bold pilots.

This is the best one so far, keep them coming❤

This was so great. I vote for an episode 2. Ron has to much more to tell I am sure.

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

There will be a sequel.

. . ..in that case I have 35 plus years left to fly, tks Mark ❤

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I hope we all do.

True Gentleman! Thanks for sharing this with us.

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

It was our pleasure. We'll be in Alaska in August and hope to meet up with Ron again.

Wow! What an amazing life, chocked-full of experiences!!!

Dec 1944 my crazy mom took us kids, my bro and I, to Haines AK where her brother lived. We flew from Boeing Field to Juneau then by float plane to Haines. The trip to Haines was interesting as we were scud running between the clouds and the tree tops. We didn't land at Haines due to the sea state. We landed in a protected bay and transferred to Haines via a captains gig. That gig was pitching and rolling. I was too young to know the danger we were in and thought it a fun ride. I have a memory that the float was a Curtis Robin. Later my brother worked on the radar site at Cape Wales. He learned to fly in AK. He had some interesting stories of flights in and out of Cape Wales.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Very interesting. You have some stories yourself.

Ron made some of the first wildlife movies on Alaska ever seen by the American public. If you can find his original movie " Alaska Safari " featuring amazing scenes all over the state, it's well worth getting it. Mark could probably get Ron to provide a link: He has it on CD 💿 and it is cool to see him in his 30's bush flying all over the 49th state.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

He told me that he used to take Steve McQueen hunting and once spent a night in jail with him after a few drinks.

@earlebubar1805

2 ай бұрын

@@skywagonuniversity5023 Lol, you have no idea what an incredible fella he actually is. Spend as much time with him as you can! He can show you things in a 180/185 you have never heard tell of, best of the best.

Excellent pod cast Mark , could listen to him and his adventures all day

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Me too.

Wow what a great interview!! Thanks

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

There will be more from Ron.

We need more from Ron. Personally, I would like to hear about his 185ing on wheels.

Yahoo! They're back! And what a guest! All the respect to Ron, love seeing some of the old breed still keeping on. Also, love the faint ATIS broadcast in the background. Very authentic.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

A little bleed through that was unexpected. - Don the Camera Guy

Wow Mark. Every time I think that was the best you blow it away. Could have listened to him (and you) for hours. Fantastic interview.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. We are going to try and get Ron again when we are AK in August.

Bless you for sharing.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

Very respectful man

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Yes, Very.

Pure gold! Thank you both!

Coming up 79 and just miss it so much.

Great interview. Interesting that when he talks about Super Cubs in AK you show a Swiss registered cub.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Just a library photo to show the viewers that do not know what a cub is, what a cub is.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I was trying to avoid N-numbered aircraft. It was just to let you know what a Super Cub looked like, if you had never seen one before. - Don the Camera Guy

@stephanprotzen6030

2 ай бұрын

I probably just noticed because I’m a Swiss American and have done some flying over there.

Dang! Good find Mark!

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

He was great. You must do your story of how you went from EAA Kid to Challenger 605 in a few years.

I remember watching a film he made where half of it was filmed in Alaska with him fishing with his wife and kids and the second half he was in Africa and hunted and shot a Bangle tiger. I think it was filmed in the late 60s.

One of Ron's assistant Guides And myself studied for our registered License at Ron's house in Anchorage. I used to run into Ron regularly while out hunting...years ago!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

He's a character

Absolutely fascinating! I was stuck to this like glue. By the way, Ron has the same birthday as my middle son, but my son came along a few years later. Truly enjoyed this thank you for making this video.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I'm going to Alaska in August and will try to get Ron on here again.

Wonderful! love it. More like this please Mark. Epic adventures, just another day in the office for Ron...

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

More like this and more from Ron soon.

This is AWESOME!! I love this so much! Thanks for creating and sharing it, Mark. ❤

Good one!

Wow great to hear this guys stories.

Awesome interview. I love the format of finding interesting people in aviation and chatting with them. This will be hard to top.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Mark, You are aviation world David Attenborough! And what a specimen you’ve found here😅 Absolutely brilliant! Hope to meet you one day.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

Great interview ! When he mentioned Bill Simms I like to fell out of my chair ! I live in Texas and I know Bill and have a friend that worked as a guide for him.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Small world

Thanks Mark and Ron! That was an awesome chat. It would be good to see another round with Ron in the future.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Mark! You got it off the ballpark with this interview! I have enjoyed it very much!! Thank you! Looking forward to the next one!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

More coming up.

I looked at his fishing lodge, he knocked it out of the park on it for sure..i used to work at Carswell air force base in ft worth, i think i met ron somehow, the blue angels performed there..

@innovativeintelligence4172

15 күн бұрын

In 1986, he may know a man named Phil during, legendary banker..

@innovativeintelligence4172

15 күн бұрын

Phil Duran

You are natural with podcasts, great job!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Great uninterrupted interview Mark, if you meet with Ron again could you ask what rifle he depended on. Thanks

@skywagonuniversity5023

21 күн бұрын

Yes, I will. No worries.

@innovativeintelligence4172

15 күн бұрын

McQueen was an onry guy, even Bruce Lee said he was tough, I can see him an ron getting rowdy, maybe a Steve McQueen story from ron.. lots of pilot outfitters retiring with tons of white nuckel hours ..keep up the good work Mark..

Excellent video Mark. Love the experience of these fellas.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

He's done it all. Real flying. Real pilot

Definitely best one yet, would like to hear more stories from him!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

I'll see if I can get more.

Thanks so much that was awesome!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very interesting!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Getting really spoilt with your content, thankyou this one was really captivating.❤

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Ron is a great guy, when he was here, to kill some time he helped me wash and photograph a 182.

WOW!

Thanks for a good discussion. Great stories! Quite a unique life. Stay safe~

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Well done my friend.

I will fly a the trip with him back to Alaska just for the opportunity to fly with him.

If this was a recent interview, isn't he 95? This December he'll be 96.

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

We were working it out too. He didn't care!!!

@timfeckley1689

2 ай бұрын

I want to look that good at 65

5:32 what’s with the AWOS in the background?

@skywagonuniversity5023

Ай бұрын

The mic cable was coiled on the floor and it acted like an antenna. Took a while for Don to find that out.

What's a Polar Bear worth?

How many 'instrument' hours were involved in 'getting home' ?!

@skywagonuniversity5023

2 ай бұрын

A LOT. Instrument over ice over water. With engine failures to a deadstick landing on pack ice in the dark. No damage. Approaches made with just morse code in the headset. It was another time.

@davidpearn5925

2 ай бұрын

@@skywagonuniversity5023 ahhhh.....the VAR , I got that on my ticket also....1969. Mangalore Victoria. • -/- •

Great story teller! Thank you….