Float Plane Rescues | Flying The President | The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill - Coffee In A Hangar

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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 most challenging landings -Intense moments flying medevac missions and making split-second decisions under pressure -How his 8 year old daughter predicted the crash landing that left his plane upside down. -The golden era of floatplane flying at Lake Hood in the 1970s -Lessons learned from Alaska’s aviation pioneers -Behind-the-scenes insight into the Exxon Valdez oil spill response and floatplane operations Whether you’re a pilot, aviation enthusiast, or just love real-life survival stories, Glenn’s unique perspective and humble storytelling will keep you hooked from start to finish.