“82% of Alaska’s communities are inaccessible by road and rely heavily on aviation to provide all-season access for commerce, transportation, emergency medical services, shipment of goods, and tourism.”
Alaska
North Dakota pilot wins Cessna 180 in raffle
There were 11 other winners in the raffle, taking home everything from Alaskan Bushwheel tires to a fly-in fishing package.
Picture of the Day: Last one on the lake
Rob Stapleton Jr. sent in this photo, with a quick note: “A T-Craft on straight skis is the last ski equipped aircraft on Lake Spenard at the Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) in Alaska April 22, 2020.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via […]
Picture of the Day: Alaskan sunset
Craig Bixby submitted this photo and note: “Maule at sunset, Kotzebue, Alaska.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in the print issue […]
One of a kind Cessna 180 to be raffled off by Alaska Airmen’s Association
The 1955 Cessna 180 is being outfitted with modifications designed to improve lift and thrust, while retaining full FAA certification.
Video: A different way to fly
Skiing with kites is a new way to fly.
NTSB: Effort needed to improve aviation safety in Alaska
From 2008 to 2017 the total accident rate in Alaska was 2.35 times higher than for the rest of the United States.
An algorithm with an eye for visibility helps pilots in Alaska
The algorithm turns FAA web cameras into visibility sensors, increasing safety for general aviation pilots in Alaska.
Flight Service to discontinue TWEB and TIBS in Alaska
The moves are part of the FAA’s modernization of air traffic services.