That is a great offer... I'll see if I can swing a trip down that way and let you know.
Went to the talkeetna gross weight stol competition. No Pacers. A lot of 170s both 180hp and 145. that Bush air guy can really work that plane.
The tail wheel tune up getting fixed is a given.. I was thinking Don Lee just north of me for that
The mission is 2 people usually..an occasional 3rd. Playing up in knik, sand bars for a bit of fishing, beaches for claming..always wanted to go to serpentine hotsprings.. general exploring...
Looking at planes... I had an arctictern...never felt overly co portable in a tail wheel even though its suppose to be an easy one (a bit of squealing and smoke a few times).
It's been 7 years since I sold it to move...
I am in a position to look at a few planes to replace it... I've found a...
A well known figure in Alaska aviation is in the images. He's not longer with us.. the b25 was the last to roll off the assembly line and signed by every person who built it.
He gave these to us several years ago, and they were lost when we moved. They were found last night. Merry...
ive heard they are responding now..not sureof details but two a/c are down in south wasilla near sunset and vine. They said it was a mid air.
Hope everyone makes it ok.
How about off airport landing locations.. I know when I first started looking at off airport locations, it was difficult to find information on actual places.. Ended up with a four wheeler and doing a lot of riding to walk areas first. Maybe broken down by state/ difficulty level with pictures...
I carry my 45-70 with a sling over the top of the gun and splits going over both shoulders. It hangs high behind my right shoulder and behind my right leg. If i need it i reach back with my right hand, grab it and pull it straight to my shoulder ready to go. Works great hiking both hands free...