Rob Stapleton submitted this photo and note: “A 1942 Grumman Super Widgeon G-44 N90727 owned by Burk Meese water taxis for takeoff at Lake Hood Seaplane Base at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The DC-6 behind it was flown by Northern Air Cargo and sits on the south shore of Lake Hood […]
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Picture of the Day: Father’s Day flight
David Baldwin submitted this photo and note: “I was able to go fly on Father’s Day with my daughter Jennifer! Over Eklutna Lake, 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 […]
Picture of the Day: Glassy water
Jeff DeFreest submitted this photo and note: “Winter’s ice is finally off of many lakes on Admiralty Island National Monument in Southeast Alaska. Kari and I made our first 2020 camping trip in May with our trusty hound Magneto. An overnighter with “Herbie the Skywagon” (Cessna 180H on Edo 2960 floats) loaded with gear. The […]
The importance of GA in Alaska
“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.”
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.