40 days solo biking along the continental divide! Mike Meagher joins us on the podcast this week to tell his story of biking 2700km on a solo trip along the great divide this summer. We dig into the trip and talk about some of the challenges and the ways to prepare for an adventure like this. Mike also talks about being 70 years old and how he stay…

Elizabeth City, NC, airport manager and Fly Baby owner Scott Hinton lost a wing in-flight and lived to tell about it. Plus, commentary on a new proposed Piper PA-28/32 wing AD, A&P maintenance changes, AOPA's new boss, Swift 100R fuel, and NOAA retiring hurricane hunters' Kermit and Miss Piggy.By AOPA

We recorded this episode in Castlegar British Columbia while on a little road trip vacation! Jamie joins us for a chat about living in the Kootenays in and some of the great spots to stop at. There is also a bear walking through the neighbours yard while we are recording!By George Shantz

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about wild meat! We chat about some of the best wild game meat to eat and some of the best ways to prepare it. Scott offers advice on cooking techniques for everything from deer, moose, elk, grouse, fish and even bears. We also talk about ways to use as much meat from the animal as possible and some of the ways to b…

Sheltair FBO leaders explain the value of hurricane relief and how giving back to employees strengthens the local community. Then Ian and David dive into the latest aircraft delivery numbers, AOPA's pushback on ADS-B landing fees, new discounts for members, and salute a Hangar Talk guest on his spacewalk.…

Fireside chat with my wife Cristina and her dad Trevor! Trevor tells us about purchasing the lake lot out by Lessard Lake back in the early 80s and the summer trips that the family would take out each summer. We also dig into the wildfire that came through last summer and completely burnt the lot and Trevors decision to rebuild. Some great listener…

This episode was recorded sitting around a campfire at the Emerson Lakes Campground! Jeff brings his bird knowledge and we talk about some of the coolest birds we've seen while out camping.By George Shantz

Seaplane and Aero Adventures owner Aaron Singer's job is envious. Learn what it's like to fly over the San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and other Bay Area standouts. Plus, Ian and David comment on AOPA's pushback against ADS-B landing fees in Florida, a coalition to protect avgas in California, a Virginia flight school's abrupt …

Welcome to the First Annual Fathers and Sons Camping trip! Jonny and Ani come out to the Northern Rockies for a camping trip with us! Casey and Ani are both 3 years old and love getting wild. We record the first half of the podcast from the garage and the next half sitting beside the campfire in the Jarvis Lake Campground. Join us for the adventure…

Scott Sunderwald and Morris Archibald join the podcast this week to talk about some wild adventures in the forest! Morris recounts some of the experiences he's had during his career in forestry as well as an attack from a Grizzly Bear! Follow along with Scott's adventures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/northern.rockies.bushcraft/…

CubCrafters' Mark Keneston explains the NX Cub on floats and how he transitioned from automobile showrooms to aviation where initiative and opportunity converged. Plus we'll talk about power lever problems among the Cirrus piston fleet, aircraft insurance options for seniors, the new King Air Crimson Edition, and drone delivery cutbacks from one of…

Glamping for our 10th wedding anniversary! Cristina and I stay a couple of nights in a geodome in Clearwater County and recap our experience. We also recap some of the nice camping stories that you guys sent in for the Podcast Question of the week.By George Shantz

Ian and David open Season Nine with an AirVenture wrap up, a scary Arrow landing, insight on the AOPA dual-fuel Baron and LyondellBasel's PAFi alternative, and a CFI accused of manslaughter. Stay tuned for guest Lee Finch and his Cessna O-1 Bird Dog.By AOPA

Scott Sunderwald and Aaron Jones come aboard this episode to chat about some epic adventures that went wrong. We define the 3 types of fun and then dive into some "Type 3 Fun" stories. Fishing adventures gone wrong, climbing expeditions that fell apart, hunting recoveries that turned into disasters and cliff diving mistakes. We also talk about keep…

Scott Sunderwald is back to chat about raising kids in the wilderness! Scott moved to the Northern Rockies to raise his 6 children and tells us about some of the challenges and experiences that he went through with his family. We also talk about some of the best things to bring when camping with a toddler and a few tips to make your adventures a bi…

Ian and David share the latest AirVenture news with an on-the-scene report and several surprise guests make AOPA Hangar Talk appearances from show center at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.By AOPA

One of the favourite podcast guests, Jamie Merkel, stops by to chat on this episode. We talk about some of the crazy forest fires burning in Jasper and in BC. We also talk about the Iron Man race, lucid dreaming, and some inspiring books. Jamie is the first competitor in the new game "Finish on Google" and we also talk about the new sponsor for the…

Broadcasting from the Wild Mountain Music Festival this weekend! We had an amazing time at the festival and recorded a couple of clips. Shorter episode this week as a couple of our interviews didn't record properly and the sound quality is not great on a couple of the interviews. A learning experience for sure! Thanks for listening and spreading th…

Wright B Flyer chief pilot Rich Stepler explains the engineering, design, and flight characteristics of the Wright brothers lookalike aircraft based in Dayton Ohio. Ian and David remember longtime congressional GA advocate Jim Inhofe, discuss David's uAvionix skySensor installation for older aircraft, and preview EAA AirVenture 2024, including spec…

Juno Award Winner Celeigh Cardinal stops in to chat on the podcast this week! Celeigh is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta. She will be preforming this year at the Wild Mountain Music Festival! Celeigh talks about some of her favorite festivals to preform at and also her new album "Boundless Possibilites" that dropped on June 21, 2024.…

Heather Waye- The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Manager for the town of Hinton joins the podcast this episode! Heather brings her infectious energy and enthusiasm as we discuss some of the exciting things happening around Hinton. We chat about the history of Hinton's Beaver Boardwalk and some of the thrilling plans for the future of it. Heather al…

Aeroprakt manufacturer Yuriy Yakovlev speaks with Ben Moses about aircraft manufacturing continuing during the country's war with Russia. Plus Ian and David break down recent unleaded aircraft fuel developments, warn pilots about avionics thefts, welcome new ASI leader Mike Ginter, and chat about personal aircraft maintenance.…

Willmore Wilderness Park is one of Alberta's last true wilderness areas. It remains virtually untouched by industry and development. It features 4597 square kms of wilderness. This episode we dive into it! Terra Rasmussen joins the podcast to chat about her experiences in the Willmore. At age 9, she was able to go with her Dad into the wilderness a…

Cheanise and Brody, the stewards of the Rock Lake Earth Lodge, join us on this episode! The Rock Lake Earth Lodge is located in Rock Lake Provincial Park and is the gateway into the vast Willimore Wilderness Park. Cheanise and Brody talk about the concept and vision behind the Earth Lodge and some of the hurdles and challenges that they have run in…

Virginia-based PT-19 warbird pilot Michael Kuhnert teaches tailwheel pilots in the stout, Golden Age trainer that introduced thousands to military aviation. Plus Ian and David discuss how simulator training can save money and time, the FAA's stance on uncomplicated mental health issues, and defending low-altitude runway inspection passes.…

Scott Sunderwald is back and we also welcome avid outdoorsman, Aaron Jones on this episode! Aaron regales us with stories of packrafting trips throughout the rivers of the Northern Rockies as well as his vast experiences fly fishing and making fly fishing lures. We also talk about some of our favorite rivers. We then jump into the world of climbing…

One of my best friends, Producer Craig hops aboard this episode! We talk about working in radio and Craigs move from the Cape Breton out to Alberta. We also touch on the world of geocaching and play a survival facts game!By George Shantz

Big Bend pilot Brent Pickette brings a pilot's paradise to life with The Summit, a travel escape to dark sky country where visitors stay inside caves. Plus commentary on the Roswell air races, new AirVenture arrival procedures, GAMA aircraft delivery numbers, and triple ace Bud Anderson.By AOPA

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about foraging! We dig into the world of harvesting mushrooms and plants and some of the best methods. We talk about some of the best plants around the northern rockies for foraging and how to use them best. We also talk about some of the dangers and the best ways to stay safe while foraging. Scott answers some grea…

This episode was recorded LIVE on a boat while fishing Long Lake on the May Long Weekend! We are aboard Jordan's 12 foot flat-bottomed that features a 6HP motor. The main fish in Long Lake are Jackfish, so we are trying out the Five of Diamonds and Red Devil spoons. Join us for an afternoon on the water!…

Mike Laver is one of the good guys. Owner of Aiken Aviation in South Carolina and Glendale Aero Services in Arizona, Laver knows how to treat pilots right. Plus Ian and David highlight the new FAA reauthorization law, IAOPA, and the AOPA D.C. flyover.By AOPA

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the podcast to talk fishing! We dig into some of the best fishing experiences as well a future fishing goals. Also, favorite places to fish and even the best fishing hooks! Email wildernesswave@outlook.com with your favorite fishing hook!By George Shantz

Avid hunter and outdoorsman, Matthew Ritchie, stops in to tell some wild hunting and back country exploration stories on this episode. We start with a story of his latest snow goose hunt and encountering a snow goose that was hatched in Russia back in 2009. Matthew also gets into some stories of being surrounded by wolf packs and close encounters w…

Eagles Nest resident Doug Vayda is a central Florida seaplane pilot who enjoys the convenience of airpark living including daily 'breakfast club' flyouts for coffee and camaraderie. Plus Ian and David explain the latest finger-pointing between NATA, GAMI, and the availability of unleaded G100UL fuel; the FAA reauthorization bill; updates from Europ…

Jamie is back and we get into survival training! How long will he survive if dropped of in the wilderness? We go through an entire survey and learn about his "survival" techniques. You can take the survey here: https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/how-long-could-you-survive-the-wilderness. How long did you make it?…

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk knives! We dive deep into the world of knives and try to answer some questions like: Would you choose a knife or lighter in a survival situation? Folding knives VS fixed blades Can a knife be too big? Full tang VS Stick Tang Best methods for sharpening knives What options do you have if you don't have a knife How ol…

Learn how Siai Marchetti S.211 owner Mauricio Frizzarin flies his jet and Aerospatiale SA 341 Gazelle helicopter from a hangar-home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plus, Ian and David discuss feature stories you don't want to miss in the next AOPA Pilot magazine; Icon's bankruptcy; an NTSB safety lookout; Sun'nFun standouts; and the blame game between…

As we gear up for some amazing summer music festivals in Alberta this year, Reuben Anderson joins us on this episode to offer his insights. Reuben is a musician and an experienced festival goer. He has been going to the North Country Fair for the past decade to soak up the music and the vibes. He offers some practical tips for Fair goers and a few …

Our friend Mel joins us on this episode to share her views of Hinton and the Northern Rockies. Mel immigrated to Alberta from Australia back in 2011 and tells us about her journey and the unique perspective she has. Find Mel's pictures on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mjwwalkabout_photo/By George Shantz

Hatz biplane builders Carlo Cilliers and Rick Van Lehn describe their challenges and successes during a collaborative effort to construct side-by-side Hatz biplanes. Plus Ian and David break down remote ID, the National Mall flyover, FAA’s mental health guidelines, and the Van’s Aircraft plan to emerge from bankruptcy. Become a member of the world'…

Scott Sunderwald is back to talk about Bears! Scott brings with him his extensive knowledge and years of teaching Bear safety programs. We break down some common myths about Black Bears and Grizzly Bears. We also discuss some ways to stay safe in Bear country and some of the best ways to protect yourself. If you have a question for the new segement…

VREF's Jason Zilberbrand talks about aircraft pricing formulas, the pre-owned aircraft market, and how much your airplane is worth. Plus, Ian and David comment on the April 8 total solar eclipse, Redbird's state of the training industry, pixels versus paper in the flight deck, and more. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at w…

Cristina joins me on this episode for a little cruise througm memory lane. We recap our experiences from camping in a tent, campervan, motorhome and with a trailer. Which one is best!?By George Shantz

The Camping Hacks, Jeff and Jordo, return to the pod! We talk about lighting options for camping and some cooler packing tips! If you have any suggestions, email them to wildernesswave@outlook.comBy George Shantz

Fly Compton flight instructor Alex Barker helps Los Angeles inner-city youth discover flying; plus Ian and David comment on the NTSB's Tamarack reversal, the FAA's 'tarnished' NPRM process, Heli-Expo news, and more. Become a member of the world's largest aviation community at www.aopa.org/join. Listen on a podcast app or AOPA Online.…

Scott Sunderwald hops aboard this episode as we get into the winter camping universe! Scott the "Rocky Mountain Man" is known for his bushcrafting and survival skills and has more than 40 years of experience camping in extreme winter situations. Scott tells stories of some near death experiences and also offers great tips for adventurers that are l…

Sharing a tent on the first day you meet someone is the key to building a lasting friendship! Jonny comes aboard this episode to talk about some crazy camping trips and evolving to taking a full family camping. We also talk about Saquatch tracking and planning for a father and son camping trip.By George Shantz

Cessna 182 pilot and "Flying Boat" filmmaker Dirk Braun shares details about a Grumman Albatross's transformation from a Tucson, Arizona, boneyard to a flying showpiece. Plus, commentary on the next AOPA Sweeps aircraft, Colorado lead studies, the hydrogen-powered Climate Impulse, runway safety, and the latest GAMA delivery numbers. Become a member…

Professional Campers Jeff and Jordo hop in on this episode to discuss some camping hacks. What's the best way to transport eggs? Does changing your boot laces to paracord make sense? How many people does it take to set up a tarp? Let's get into it!By George Shantz

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Wilderness Wavelength Podcast! Based in the Rocky Mountains and recorded in Hinton Alberta, this podcast is all about embracing the outdoors. On this first episode, I'm joined by my best friend Jamie and he takes us through his planning process as he attempts his first Iron Man Race this summer!…