Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Heavy Smoke And Zero Visibility - I Had To Divert To Safety. - Give Hope Wings Expedition Episode #2
In this episode I was on a pretty easy flight between Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Ontario with a flight of 12 other airplanes. But part way through, the winds changed and I was enveloped by a thick layer of forest fire smoke. I needed to instantly fly a 180º diversion and land at the nearest and only close by airport in Elliot Lake.
This flight is part of the Give Hope Wings Fundraiser in support of Hope Air.
I'm flying in a 2,086nm fundraiser for Hope Air, an organisation that helps lower income Canadians or those who live in remote areas access healthcare by providing flights (through private pilots and airlines) to larger urban centres.
If you wish to donate to Hope Air: support.hopeair.ca/give-hope-wings/glens-hangar
To learn more about the Hope Air Charity: hopeair.ca/impact-en
0:00 Welcome
0:57 Startup and take off from Sault Ste Marie
3:40 ATC handoff from Sault tower to Toronto Centre
4:45 Always be looking for emergency landing and diversion options
7:00 This doesn't bode well...
9:18 Visibility is dropping
11:18 Diverted to Elliot Lake
13:00 Approach and landing at Elliot Lake
17:03 I think I'm stuck here
19:25 Slept in the plane
20:45 Here comes the heavy firefighting equipment
⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️
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Here's my referral link: flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=glen ( I earn a small commission)
Here's my Coupon code for a 10% discount on your purchase: ThanksGlen
Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- Dynon Avionics: dynoncertified.com
- Six Pack Aero: sixpackaero.com
- WingX: wingxstol.com/html/products.html
- Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: thestcgroupllc.com/pages/pro-pilot-autopilot-by-trio-avionics
- ElectroAire electronic ignition: electroair.net
Heavy Smoke And Zero Visibility - I Had To Divert To Safety. - Give Hope Wings Expedition Episode #2
In this episode I was on a pretty easy flight between Sault Ste Marie and Sudbury Ontario with a flight of 12 other airplanes. But part way through, the winds changed and I was enveloped by a thick layer of forest fire smoke. I needed to instantly fly a 180º diversion and land at the nearest and only close by airport in Elliot Lake.
This flight is part of the Give Hope Wings Fundraiser in support of Hope Air.
I'm flying in a 2,086nm fundraiser for Hope Air, an organisation that helps lower income Canadians or those who live in remote areas access healthcare by providing flights (through private pilots and airlines) to larger urban centres.
If you wish to donate to Hope Air: support.hopeair.ca/give-hope-wings/glens-hangar
To learn more about the Hope Air Charity: hopeair.ca/impact-en
0:00 Welcome
0:57 Startup and take off from Sault Ste Marie
3:40 ATC handoff from Sault tower to Toronto Centre
4:45 Always be looking for emergency landing and diversion options
7:00 This doesn't bode well...
9:18 Visibility is dropping
11:18 Diverted to Elliot Lake
13:00 Approach and landing at Elliot Lake
17:03 I think I'm stuck here
19:25 Slept in the plane
20:45 Here comes the heavy firefighting equipment
⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️
#CanucksUnlimited #GlensHanger Looking to buy new sunglasses? Try out a pair of Flying Eyes, Julie and I use them and they're great!
Here's my referral link: flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=glen ( I earn a small commission)
Here's my Coupon code for a 10% discount on your purchase: ThanksGlen Looking to buy new sunglasses? Try out a pair of Flying Eyes, Julie and I use them and they're great!
Here's my referral link: flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=glen ( I earn a small commission)
Here's my Coupon code for a 10% discount on your purchase: ThanksGlen
Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- Dynon Avionics: dynoncertified.com
- Six Pack Aero: sixpackaero.com
- WingX: wingxstol.com/html/products.html
- Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: thestcgroupllc.com/pages/pro-pilot-autopilot-by-trio-avionics
- ElectroAire electronic ignition: electroair.net
