Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “Dead calm wind and great light come together to showcase this Cessna 180 in her element — the Alaskan wilderness.”
Alaska
Increasing safety for Alaskan aviators
According to TracPlus’ CEO Trevor McIntyre, the approval of the RockAir — a portable glare shield mounted device providing global communication for aircraft — into the eSRS program will enable better safety outcomes for Alaskan pilots who operate in some of the most remote parts of the world.
Picture of the Day: Remote camping thanks to a Skywagon
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna Skywagon on Edo 2960 floats moored at the historic West Turner Lake Cabin in the Tongass National Forest in remote Southeast Alaska. This US Forest Service cabin and many others are available for the public to rent.”
Picture of the Day: A field of pickle grass
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A modified Bushcaddy L-164C in a field of pickle grass not far from Anchorage, Alaska.”
Picture of the Day: Socked in on Kook Lake
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna Skywagon on Edo 2960 floats in remote Southeast Alaska. After being socked in a few days at Kook Lake on the Tongass National Forest, the weather was finally lifting enough to enable safely taking off and climbing to altitude to contact the nearest FSS and get a weather briefing for the flight home.”
Picture of the Day: Flying over an Alaskan glacier
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “Perfect lighting showcases a Bushcaddy L-164 and the blue ice of the Knik Glacier in Alaska.”
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering moving to Palmer
The popular Alaska event moves from Anchorage to the Alaska State Fairgrounds in Palmer and will take place May 8-9, 2021.
Flying with skis
“Ski flying is some of the most forgiving flying if the snow is good and the light is right,” expert Steve Williams says.
Video: From bush wheels to skis
Ever thought about changing out your tires for skis? In this short time lapse video, Jacob Williams changes his Piper Super Cub off of Alaska Bushwheels to straight skis in one afternoon.