30 Dec Welcome to Tundra Pilot
There has always been a close connection between airplanes and wilderness in Alaska since the first bold pilots ventured north not knowing what lay ahead. Even today, airplanes are vital...
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11 Mar Keeping it Wild
The idea of wilderness could never be described by any symbol, any line or label placed on a map. It is the home of the untamed, the unruly, and the...
29 Dec Botany for Bush Pilots
My first landing on a rocky hummock field caused severe jackhammering of the landing gear – more than I expected. It was a relief not to find any damage, but...
31 Oct Wheel Landings on Glaciers
The north country is home to thousands of glaciers and icefields that provide airplane access to some of the wildest places on earth. These landscapes are dominated by rugged terrain...
11 Feb Airstrip Evaluation
I was eager to explore new places after installing a brand new set of 31” Bushwheels. My first off-airport destination was an alpine 4100' high alpine hilltop located in the...