alaska

I have the opportunity to travel to Alaska on very short notice (before xmas). It's TBD if I pull the trigger, working on logistics. Any recommendations of places where I may be able to rent a plane in winter in Anchorage or Fairbanks (either flying with an instructor or doing a check out)? I'm...

Hello, I am looking at buying a plane from Alaska, and as I have never been there nor know anyone there. I want to know what Alaska planes are to be expected of, is it like buying one from Montana where it’s a relatively dry climate and not much corrosion to deal with? Is it even worth buying...

Hey all, I’ll be attending a 135 ground school in about a month for single-pilot VFR ops in 208s and PC12s in Alaska. I’m trying to gauge what I should be studying prior to, and in addition to, the class. As it is, I have some manuals and documents pertaining to the 208, but what else should I...

I'm headed to Alaska in October and will have some free time to fly, weather permitting. I'm due for a BFR, or whatever it is officially called, and have never been to or flown in Alaska. Suggestions on where to check that box off at?

Hello, Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a fresh new private pilot as of last week. Just had my first instrument lesson today and hope to become a commercial pilot in the near future. I'm training out of Palmer Alaska (PAAQ) and I'm in love with the aviation community up here. I recently...

Hi all. I've been researching potential employers for once I've finished my Com. single and multi, and have fallen in love with Alaska. I learned of an opportunity flying Aztecs and 172s for a survey outfit based in Anchorage, called JAV Imagery, and I am intrigued as to what else is out there...

Hello All, I will be heading to Alaska, following the Alaska Highway the middle of July. Right now, my ETD is July 9-11, with 14 total days window the the round trip. My planned route of flight keeps me in areas with low minimum safe flight requirements, though I will have the option to fly...

Hello All, I am heading to the greater white North in July (I live in Minnesota, often called the great white North). I have ADS-B in capabilities while I am in the US, but am looking for a system to buy/borrow while in Canada. I believe the SXAR1 is the device I would need, but don't really...