Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Plane + Pilot Editor-in-Chief Cayla McLeod sat down with Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association former President and CEO Darren Pleasance while attending the iconic Valdez STOL Competition in Alaska. From Darren’s Alaska backcountry adventures to his corporate leadership experience—and what’s next on the horizon—you won’t want to miss this organic conversation. Plane + Pilot is AvWeb's sister publication.