{"id":2592,"date":"2024-08-28T11:07:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/?p=2592"},"modified":"2024-08-28T11:07:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:07:34","slug":"chris-kunkle-the-high-stakes-risks-of-bush-flying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/?p=2592","title":{"rendered":"Chris Kunkle | The High-Stakes Risks of Bush Flying"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chris Kunkle | The High-Stakes Risks of Bush Flying\" width=\"1102\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uIuGMYendXw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Flight Club Podcast, host Jason Middleton sits down with Chris Kunkle, a passionate bush pilot and aviation entrepreneur. Chris discusses his unique experiences as a bush pilot in California, an area not traditionally known for such activities, and the tight-knit aviation community in San Ynez. He touches on his family&#8217;s deep-rooted aviation legacy, including his grandfather, a World War II fighter pilot, and his father, an aviation entrepreneur. Chris also delves into the importance of assessing landing spots, the technique of water skiing with airplanes, and the vital rescue missions carried out by local aviators during natural disasters. This episode is packed with fascinating stories of aviation, family legacy, and the thriving aviation business in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with Chris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chris_kunk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/chris_kunk\/\">@chris_kunk<\/a> <br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/centralcoastjetcenter\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/centralcoastjetcenter\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastjetcenter.com\/\">https:\/\/www.centralcoastjetcenter.com\/<\/a><br><a href=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode timeline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"00\">00:00<\/a><span>Emergency Landing Over a Lake<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"18\">00:18<\/a><span>Introduction to the Flight Club Podcast<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"00\" data-seconds=\"21\">00:21<\/a><span>Meet Chris Kunkle: A Legacy in Aviation<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"01\" data-seconds=\"22\">01:22<\/a><span>The Life of a Bush Pilot in California<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"01\" data-seconds=\"59\">01:59<\/a><span>Challenges and Secrets of Bush Flying<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"03\" data-seconds=\"24\">03:24<\/a><span>Community and Camaraderie Among Pilots<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"05\" data-seconds=\"23\">05:23<\/a><span>Assessing Landing Spots and Risk Management<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"11\" data-seconds=\"29\">11:29<\/a><span>Adventures and Preparedness in Bush Flying<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"17\" data-seconds=\"28\">17:28<\/a><span>Learning from Aviation Experiences<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"16\" data-seconds=\"55\">16:55<\/a><span>The Impact of Social Media on Aviation<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"24\" data-seconds=\"38\">24:38<\/a><span>Balancing Business and Creativity in Aviation<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"27\" data-seconds=\"51\">27:51<\/a><span>Adventures and Preparedness in Bush Flying<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"28\" data-seconds=\"34\">28:34<\/a><span>Family Legacy in Aviation<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"29\" data-seconds=\"18\">29:18<\/a><span>Grandfather&#8217;s War Stories<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"32\" data-seconds=\"54\">32:54<\/a><span>Father&#8217;s Contributions to Aviation<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"38\" data-seconds=\"00\">38:00<\/a><span>Taking Over the Family Business<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"39\" data-seconds=\"31\">39:31<\/a><span>Future Plans and Community Impact<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"43\" data-seconds=\"56\">43:56<\/a><span>Taking Over the Family Business<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"43\" data-seconds=\"56\">43:56<\/a><span>Aviation Community Support<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"47\" data-seconds=\"25\">47:25<\/a><span>Sky Angels: A Story of Resilience<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"meks-ap-timestamp\" class=\"wp-block-meks-audio-player-timestamp\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" class=\"meks-jump-player\" data-minutes=\"48\" data-seconds=\"57\">48:57<\/a><span>Conclusion and Farewell<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery alignwide has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.flightclubpodcast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-300x300.jpg 300w, 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