Hauling fuel around rural Alaska is hard work … yet the job definitely has its benefits. If you like blue collar flying jobs and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, you’ll love this video walkthrough of an Everts Air Fuel C-46.
This past summer Aidan stopped by Hageland Aviation Services’ office in Anchorage, and sat down with Assistant Chief Pilot Jason Wilson to bring you the latest scoop on how to go about getting hired. Hageland is one of the companies that now makes up Era Alaska, the airline featured in Flying Wild Alaska.
If you’ve been watching Flying Wild Alaska on the Discovery Channel, you met Era Alaska pilot Doug Doherty in the episode that aired on January 28th. We recently gave Doug a call to see what he thinks of the show, and to get you an insider’s perspective on what it’s like to fly for Era. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to fly in bush Alaska today, here’s your chance to find out!
Our first Oddball Pilot Aircraft Walkthrough features Talkeetna Air Taxi. In this video, TAT owner and Director of Operations Paul Roderick introduces you to two of the most rugged bush planes in existence: the de Havilland DHC-3 Turbine Otter and DHC-2 Beaver.
Our first Oddball Pilot interview is with Paul Roderick, owner and Director of Operations of Talkeetna Air Taxi in Alaska. TAT has been around since the early days of Alaskan flying, helping pioneer flights to Mt. McKinley, finding glacier landing sites, supporting climbing expeditions, and assisting with mountain rescues. Today the company also provides more extensive expedition support, including logistical support, route checks, and helping climbers recon new routes.
