Will This Antique Plane Make It Across the Country?

This Was The Pilot’s Dream Trip
I flew my 80-year-old Aeronca Chief from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Lakeland, Florida for the 61st annual Sun 'n Fun. Three days, 1,200 miles, no autopilot, and no solid overnight plans—just a deep love for flying and a belief in the aviation community. From Chicago to Cincinnati, Nashville, Atlanta, and Daytona, we zig-zagged our way south, relying on the kindness of pilots and strangers who welcomed us with open hangars and warm beds. Not once did I sleep on a couch at an FBO.

This trip reminded me why I love general aviation—and the people who make it special.

Special thanks to Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the official sponsor of this YouTube channel, for helping make this series happen.

Gear I Use From Sporty’s
→ Bose A30 Headset: https://www.sportys.link/ESAL9CVP
→ Sentry+: https://www.sportys.link/EZFOIUUU
→ Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses: https://www.sportys.com/ray-ban-origi... (Use CODE: DZZY5)
→ Flight Gear iPad Bag: https://www.sportys.link/CH4D4UYW
→ PJ2+ Handheld COM Radio: https://www.sportys.link/60QEOKGO

Insta360 Products:
INSTA 360 X5: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_t...
Insta360 Ace Pro 2: https://www.insta360.com/sal/ace-pro-...

I'll be releasing a video of the mounts and gear I use from Flightflix but check out some of it here, the biggest thing for me is metal mounts, no plastic! https://flightflix.aero/

☕ Grab a bag of our Gold & Bold coffee, picked and released on this trip:
https://www.hangar22coffee.com/produc...

Huge thanks to As Fly As Me Detailing in Nashville for keeping the Chief looking sharp:
https://www.instagram.com/_asflyasme?...

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