What’s it really like to fly over the Rockies, land in a snowstorm, and then edit the footage into a viral cockpit video?
On this episode of The Deets with Duddy—Calgary’s late-night-style podcast spotlighting the city’s most fascinating creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders—we’re joined by Evan Luft, a contract pilot, content creator, and founder of the Luft Bros media brand.
Evan has built a life most people only dream about: flying high above the mountains, filming point-of-view aviation videos, and growing a loyal following of flight enthusiasts through authentic, no-BS YouTube content. In this deep-dive conversation, we talk about his unique path through the aviation world—from learning to fly at 14 to landing deals with Garmin and building a creative brand that fuses adventure, paddleboarding, and storytelling.
🎧 In this episode:
– Becoming a pilot before getting a driver’s license
– The real life of a contract corporate pilot in Canada
– Why flying in the Rockies is one of aviation’s ultimate tests
– How Evan grew a successful YouTube brand by staying authentic
– Working with Garmin, paddleboard companies, and sponsors
– The truth about YouTube growth, hate comments, and burnout
– His advice for new creators, pilots, and people chasing passion
– Wild flying stories, algorithm myths, and airport snack hot takes
📺 WATCH EVAN’S CHANNEL:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@EvanLuft
Whether you're into aviation, content creation, or just love a good story—you’ll get something from this one.
🎙️ The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s homegrown late-night podcast. Host Jeff “Duddy” Dudder sits down each week with a different guest—from musicians and doctors to athletes, designers, business leaders, and public figures—for real conversations that shine a light on the people shaping this city and beyond.
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