Coffee In A Hangar

BushWheel Announcement?!?!? Sean Mclaughlin Exclusive Interview | Coffee In A Hangar - Ep 22

August 29, 2025·1h 46m
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Sponsored by: Sportaircraftseats.comCoffeeinahangar.com to sign up for our email listIn this episode of Coffee In A Hangar, Sean Mclaughlin, CEO of Alaska Gear Company, shares his wild journey from buying a struggling Super Cub fuselage shop to building a 130,000 sq. ft. aviation powerhouse with 80+ employees. Along the way, he faced FAA audits, near business collapses, and the challenge of innovating certified aircraft parts in one of the toughest industries on earth.✈️ Topics we cover:How a failing backwoods welding shop turned into a multi-million-dollar aviation brand.The difficulty of innovating in the certified aircraft parts world.The inside story on Airframes Alaska’s transformation into Alaska Gear Company.Is there really a new Bush wheel model in the works?Why most aviation startups fail — and how Shawn beat the odds.How to grow in “micro-markets”.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to survive — and thrive — in the business of bush flying, this episode pulls back the curtain.

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