With its challenging weather and environment, Alaska is where so many of general aviation’s safety innovations are born, including weather cameras, ADS-B, and a new technology called VWOS.
Alaska
Picture of the Day: A bold departure
Justin Jones submitted this photo and note: “A 360 camera provides perspective after departing Bold Airstrip in Alaska and flying over Eklutna Lake with this modified Bushcaddy L-164.”
Bearhawk triphibious airplane takes flight
Bearhawk Aircraft officials report the successful operations of a Bearhawk 4-Place aircraft on wheels, floats, and skis, which the company is calling a “triphibious” airplane.
Picture of the Day: In her element
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.”
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.”