S.2 Ep.1 - From Crop Dusters to Carbon Cubs - with David Wyckoff

What happens when a childhood spent riding in crop dusters turns into a passion for backcountry aviation, YouTube, and building a private airstrip? In this episode of the MO-Air Podcast, I sit down with Kansas pilot and content creator David Wykoff to talk about his aviation journey—from flying on his grandfather's lap in a Weatherly crop duster to owning a Carbon Cub and creating the popular Seven Up Ranch fly-in. We discuss:  Growing up around agricultural aviation  Learning to fly during the 2008 economic crash  How YouTube reignited his passion for aviation  Buying and upgrading a Kitfox  The jump to a Carbon Cub SS  Sandbar landings and backcountry flying safety  Building Seven Up Ranch into an annual fly-in destination  The incredible aviation community connecting pilots from across the country  Favorite Arkansas backcountry destinations including Trigger Gap, Richland Creek, Birds Adventure Center, and Gaston's David shares stories from years of adventure flying, creating aviation content, and bringing pilots together through a shared love of flight. Whether you're a backcountry pilot, aviation enthusiast, or simply dream of owning your own airstrip someday, this episode is packed with great stories and inspiration. Follow David Wykoff: 📺 YouTube: David Wykoff 📸 Instagram: @davidwykoff Subscribe for more aviation stories, pilot interviews, and conversations from across the aviation community. #aviation #pilot #flying #podcast #airplane Success starts with a positive attitude.