Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Welcome friends! In today’s episode, we’re taking flight from Wawa, Ontario—home of the famous Wawa Goose—and heading west across Northern Ontario toward Dryden, with a quick stop for fuel in Marathon. This leg of the cross-country journey showcases some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Canada as we make our way toward Steinbach, Manitoba in a 1961 Cessna 172B, Foxtrot Mike Victor Uniform.
Along the way, I share some real-world flight planning decisions—fuel management, weather updates, and choosing safe alternates in areas where airports are few and far between. From hazy Lake Superior skies to classic small-town hospitality, this flight is a perfect example of what general aviation in Canada is all about.
After landing in Dryden, plans change as a line of thunderstorms moves in between Dryden and Steinbach. Rather than push it, I follow the golden rule: “When you start to feel like you should stop—stop.” A quick call to Morgan Fuels leads to an unexpected adventure and a cozy night at the Timberland Motel before continuing west in the morning.
If you love cross-country flying, Cessna 172 adventures, or just watching the beauty of Canada unfold from the cockpit—this one’s for you.
🌤️ Aircraft: Cessna 172B – Foxtrot Mike Victor Uniform
📍 Route: Wawa → Marathon → Dryden
🎯 Destination: Steinbach, Manitoba (planned)
💙 Supporting: Hope Air / Give Hope Wings
#Cessna172 #FlyingCanada #GiveHopeWings #GeneralAviation #PilotVlog #BushFlying #LakeSuperior #HopeAir #FlightTraining #CrossCountryFlight #AviationLife
Flying Across Northern Ontario | Wawa to Dryden in a Cessna 172
Beautiful but Remote! Flying Over Lake Superior in a Cessna 172
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- EarthX Lithium Battery: earthxbatteries.com/glenshangar
- 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
- Helix folding bike: helix.ca
⚠️ 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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Welcome friends! In today’s episode, we’re taking flight from Wawa, Ontario—home of the famous Wawa Goose—and heading west across Northern Ontario toward Dryden, with a quick stop for fuel in Marathon. This leg of the cross-country journey showcases some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Canada as we make our way toward Steinbach, Manitoba in a 1961 Cessna 172B, Foxtrot Mike Victor Uniform.
Along the way, I share some real-world flight planning decisions—fuel management, weather updates, and choosing safe alternates in areas where airports are few and far between. From hazy Lake Superior skies to classic small-town hospitality, this flight is a perfect example of what general aviation in Canada is all about.
After landing in Dryden, plans change as a line of thunderstorms moves in between Dryden and Steinbach. Rather than push it, I follow the golden rule: “When you start to feel like you should stop—stop.” A quick call to Morgan Fuels leads to an unexpected adventure and a cozy night at the Timberland Motel before continuing west in the morning.
If you love cross-country flying, Cessna 172 adventures, or just watching the beauty of Canada unfold from the cockpit—this one’s for you.
🌤️ Aircraft: Cessna 172B – Foxtrot Mike Victor Uniform
📍 Route: Wawa → Marathon → Dryden
🎯 Destination: Steinbach, Manitoba (planned)
💙 Supporting: Hope Air / Give Hope Wings
#Cessna172 #FlyingCanada #GiveHopeWings #GeneralAviation #PilotVlog #BushFlying #LakeSuperior #HopeAir #FlightTraining #CrossCountryFlight #AviationLife
Flying Across Northern Ontario | Wawa to Dryden in a Cessna 172
Beautiful but Remote! Flying Over Lake Superior in a Cessna 172
🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.
Political by Spirit of the West, https://t.lickd.co/eMYvo5Nk9Xd License ID: 7zVeXwwbDKW
If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: go.lickd.co/soundtrack-your-videos
🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.
I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers, lickd.lnk.to/j8Hq29ID License ID: 3Nw7Wee4w7D
If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: go.lickd.co/soundtrack-your-videos
Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- EarthX Lithium Battery: earthxbatteries.com/glenshangar
- 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
- Helix folding bike: helix.ca
⚠️ 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
![Scraping Cloud Bottoms At 1500 Above The Ground
Flying VFR into deteriorating weather is a constant game of what if. Join me in the Cessna 172 as I navigate low ceilings and heavy headwinds on a flight from Dryden to Steinbach.
In this flight, I’m pushing through marginal VFR conditions, scraping the bottom of a 1,500-foot cloud base. What started as a clear morning in Dryden quickly turned into a tactical exercise in weather briefing and mid-air reassessment. With a massive headwind slowing our ground speed to a crawl—literally slower than a bicycle at one point—the mission was to reach Steinbach North before the low-pressure system fully closed in.
Departure: Dryden Regional Airport (CYHD)
The Challenge: Managing a 47 mph headwind and dropping to 3,500ft to stay clear of the deck.
The Stopover: Landing at Kenora (CYQK) for a fuel top-up and a fresh weather brief.
The Arrival: Navigating the busy circuit at Steinbach North (CJB3) for a safe landing.
[Aviation Insights]
This video highlights why weather briefings are more than just a formality for VFR pilots. We look at:
Interpreting ceiling and visibility reports (METARs/TAFs).
The reality of flying at the edge of marginal VFR.
Decision-making: When to push on and when to stay put.
[Call to Action]
I’m back in Steinbach for a few weeks of advanced training with Harvs Air. Should I film my instructional flights? Let me know in the comments!
#Cessna172 #VFRFlying #Aviation #PilotLife #FlightVlog #GeneralAviation #Steinbach #FlyingCanada
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Other products that Ive used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- EarthX Lithium Battery: https://earthxbatteries.com/glenshangar
- Dynon Avionics: https://www.dynoncertified.com/
- Six Pack Aero: https://sixpackaero.com/
- WingX: https://www.wingxstol.com/html/products.html
- Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: https://www.thestcgroupllc.com/pages/pro-pilot-autopilot-by-trio-avionics
- ElectroAire electronic ignition: http://www.electroair.net
- Helix folding bike: https://helix.ca
⚠️ 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
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