CLEARED DIRECT's mission is to creatively share my passion for aviation with the world. I tackle topics related to aviation, tech, travel, and lifestyle. I strive for quality over quantity and strive to respond to each and every comment. While I focused on the Backcountry Bogey's build for a few years, it has evolved into a test-flight channel and will soon become a backcountry adventure channel. If you'd like to book Steve for aviation correspondent services, please reach out via email in the link below.


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With all the issues of Whirlwind Propeller hubs lately, Craig Catto has graciously offered to answer questions about his line of awesome Catto Propellers. We’ll be test flying and filming all morning, so please don’t be early. DM me for exact location. YouTube live event starts right here at 3:30 PDT. JOIN US!

8 months ago | [YT] | 10

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Meet Craig Catto in person at Bend Airport and YouTube LIVE Monday April 14th 3pm PDT / 6pm EDT! We’ll talk about the Whirlwind / Hartzell propeller issues, the Catto Propeller alternatives, the performance on my RANS S-21 and his new propeller designed specifically for the RANS S-21. See you there! E-mail me for exact location if you’d like to join us in person. steve@cleared.direct

8 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 11

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So great to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. One more meet and greet at the Bogey Thursday 10:30am, Continental Booth 229. Sorry I didn’t bring merch, but for those asking it’s at cleared.direct/
#airventure2024

1 year ago | [YT] | 23

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Between the earthquake, tsunami warnings, and now the disaster at Haneda, I’m not sure how to get home! We’re fine, but a few challenges with getting home from Japan remain. Open to ideas. #wtf2024

1 year ago | [YT] | 11

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Just waiting on clear coat and we done

2 years ago | [YT] | 65

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This man ‪@MikePatey‬ is amazing!

4 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 5

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Alaska Airlines invited me on their first 737 MAX flight to share my experience next week. Let me know what questions you’d like me to ask or what you’d like me to film.

4 years ago | [YT] | 1