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Bush Pilot Way
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Author : Bill Quirk
language : en
Publisher: Publication Consultants
Release Date : 2014-01-04
Bush Pilot Way written by Bill Quirk and has been published by Publication Consultants this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Color-illustrated, Bush Pilot Way, focuses on flying small taildragger aircraft and landing them in remote and challenging terrain in wild Alaska. It presents the author's explanation of his aviation journey in Alaska. The journey displays the inspiration of flying in Alaska, defining who are Alaska's modern-day bush pilots, and showing the training necessary to become the best pilot you can be. It also presents the causes for the elevated aircraft accident rate in Alaska and how to avoid such incidences. Bush Pilot Way serves as a primer for training the Alaska bush pilot way. Once a pilot learns how to train according to the book, additional or new training can be carried out, without difficulty, because the pilot has already learned the foundation for training. Bush Pilot Way is a classical training manual because it is written in a contemporary style that is always current. As time goes forward, the strategy for training will remain the same. Fifty-two distinctive narratives comprising the appendix, show general aviation topics and authenticated experiences of a skilled pilot flying Alaska's uninhabited backcountry. The narratives include the inspiration of flying Alaska's coastal mountains, glaciers, and fjords; flying and landing in Alaska's backcountry in winter on skis and in summer on Bushwheels; flying wildlife surveys and observing rare wildlife encounters.
Bush Pilot Way
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Author : Bill Quirk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10
Bush Pilot Way written by Bill Quirk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with Bush flying categories.
Flying and Training in Alaska to Become the Best Pilot You Can Be
Cowboys Of The Sky
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Author : Steve Levi
language : en
Publisher: Publication Consultants
Release Date : 2008-04-01
Cowboys Of The Sky written by Steve Levi and has been published by Publication Consultants this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04-01 with Fiction categories.
For more than 80 years, bush pilots have carried supplies, delivered mail, and transported emergency personnel over Alaska's rugged terrain. They've flown with felons handcuffed to the seat, with corpses strapped to the wing, and with drugged polar bears sleeping in the cargo compartment. Ever since aviation came to Alaska planes have been far more important than cars or truck to the residents of the far-flung bush communities. In Cowboys of the Sky: The Story of Alaska's Bush Pilots, humorist and historian Steven C. Levi takes you on a wild ride through the heyday of aviation in Alaska, from the golden years, before federal regulations curbed the more dangerous and outlandish flying practices, all the way to the present. Through photographs and anecdotes, you'll meet brave and colorful pilots, the true cowboys of the sky who carved the face of America's Last Frontier.
Bush Planes And Bush Pilots
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Author : Dan McCaffery
language : en
Publisher: James Lorimer & Company
Release Date : 2003-06
Bush Planes And Bush Pilots written by Dan McCaffery and has been published by James Lorimer & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In February 1932 legendary bush pilot Wilfrid May used his Bellanca Pacemaker to hunt down the notorious killer Albert Johnson, the "Mad Trapper of Rat River." Russ Baker used his Junkers W34 to pluck 24 men from a Yukon mountainside after three bombers crashed in apalling weather in 1942. Jack Hunter tracked rumrunners off the New Brunswick coast in his Fairchild. Bush Planes and Bush Pilots is the story of sixteen extraordinary aircraft found in the collections of Canada's aviation museums. It is a celebration of some of the greatest moments in Canadian history, when daring young pilots defied incredible odds to open up some of the nation's remotest regions to the outside world. Author Dan McCaffery highlights a diverse spectrum of planes from the pioneer era to the modern day; each plane is profiled individually, accompanied by historical and contemporary visuals and colour artwork. Bush Planes and Bush Pilots is an attractive book that will appeal to all who are interested in aviation history and the story of Canada's development as a nation.
Memories From My Logbook
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Author : Lynn Wyatt
language : en
Publisher: Booklocker.com
Release Date : 2017-10-10
Memories From My Logbook written by Lynn Wyatt and has been published by Booklocker.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-10 with Bush flying categories.
A young commercial pilot from California, who thinks he knows it all, moves to Alaska and becomes a bush pilot. He learns the hard way how to fly in the unforgiving weather and terrain. Actual stories from the pilot's log book are an exciting and informative read.
Great Northern Bushplanes
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Author : Robert Grant
language : en
Publisher: Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House
Release Date : 1997
Great Northern Bushplanes written by Robert Grant and has been published by Surrey, B.C. : Hancock House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Bush flying categories.
Commemoration of the pioneering bush pilots who helped open the way to the North. This title commemorates and honors the bushplanes and their pilots who helped to open the northland through wilderness transportation. Each chapter takes readers into a different airplane's high flying history. Real-life experiences interwoven with technical details ensure an enjoyable read for anyone with an interest in aircraft of the North. After my first book Bush Flying: Romance of the North went to bookstores, I was surprised that so few people knew of the airplanes that helped open the northland. Once the decision to write about these amazing flying machines had been made, it seemed the best way to describe them would be with the words of men and women who flew and worked on them. The selection of airplanes to feature in Great Northern Bushplanes became the primary task. In some cases, especially the pioneering types long vanished from Canada's air trails, decisions came easily. It didn't seem to matter where I looked a Bellanca landed here, a Noorduyn Norseman carried this or a Junkers delivered that. These workhorses certainly played important parts in wilderness transportation. The more modern types went on the list mainly because they brought back personal memories. As a pilot earning a living with several aviation companies across Canada, I recalled the pug-nosed Beavers, boxy FBA-2Cs and sleek Cessnas which carried me through highly exciting or scary times. Others, like twin-tailed Beechcraft or gull-winged Stinson SR-9s, I saw in action either during my days as an awestruck kid on a lakeside dock or later in life, when someone let me have a shot at the controls while writing for aviation magazines. Many of them, like the battered Bellancas and dimpled Fairchild Huskies, I heard described with reverence whenever veteran pilots clinked their glasses together in dimly lighted flight shacks or darkened corners of northern bars. Some types received little or no mention, but their absence does not imply they were unimportant in Canada's transportation picture. The movement of nearly any airplane influenced the lives of Canadians in some way. Even a few minutes in flimsy Cessna or Piper trainers counted as novices took the first steps to becoming professional pilots. While researching and interviewing, I always kept in mind that people fly and maintain airplanes. As readers explore Great Northern Bushplanes, I hope they understand my sincere efforts to get into the minds of these authentic Canadian heroes. Hopefully, readers will feel sweat upon their palms as shallow shorelines and high trees appear through oil-splattered windshields. Like the men and women named here, they will also experience the all-encompassing satisfaction when skill or luck allows them to fly another day. Many people cooperated in this book and showed an abundance of patience while answering my questions, drawing upon their memories and dipping into work-stained logbooks. Too numerous to mention, every one of them contributed greatly in this attempt to honor the mechanical marvels which enabled Canada's northern pilots to explore our wilderness.
The Last Bush Pilots
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Author : Eric Auxier
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012-11-17
The Last Bush Pilots written by Eric Auxier and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-17 with Bush flying categories.
TOP 100 FINALIST-AMAZON BREAKTHROUGH NOVEL AWARDS!"You won't want to put down THE LAST BUSH PILOTS while the midnight sun still shines."-Airways MagazineKINDLE EDITION: http://goo.gl/fRv9t--------"MAYDAY, MADAY! I'M GOING DOWN, I'M GOING D-"So begins the literary thrill ride that is "The Last Bush Pilots."Author, airline Captain and popular blogger Eric Auxier brings his former bush flying to life in his second novel, "The Last Bush Pilots."Two young pilots, Daniel "DC" Alva and Allen David Foley, take on the world's most dangerous flying: the Alaska bush. But Mother Nature-and a sexy Native Alaskan-stand in their way.Southeast Alaska Seaplanes, Juneau. Retired airline Captain Dusty Tucker pilots a renegade band of flying misfits. Meet legendary bush pilot Jake "Crash" Whitakker, equally adept at landing planes and ladies-and "crashin' 'em" as well; prankster pilot Ralph Olaphsen, who once set an extinct volcano ablaze on April Fool's Day; and no-nonsense Check Airman Holly Innes, trying to cut a respectable niche in the notoriously macho bush pilot world-while escaping a dangerous past.Amid Alaska's volatile skies, DC and Allen face escalating challenges in and out of the cockpit. As the two "cheechackos," or greenhorns, learn the ropes, they are also roped into Crash and Ralph's hare-brained scheme, "Operation Dirty Harry." Under the suspicious nose of Draconian FAA Inspector Frederick Bruner, the pilots hatch a plot to hijack and rescue a planeload of orphaned bear cubs. Moreover, mischievous Tlingit Indian Tonya Hunter, as wild and unpredictable as the land in which she lives, plays the two lovestruck cheechackos against each other.But the true villain of the story is Mother Nature herself. Alaska's notoriously fickle weather and rugged terrain take on a life of its own. Can the two cheechackos survive Her relentless onslaught and launch their fledgeling airline careers? "Eric Auxier is the next Tom Clancy of Aviation." -Tawni Waters, Author, "Beauty of the Broken," "Siren Song," Grand Prize Recipient - "Best Travel Writers of 2010.""With over 12,000 hours of Alaskan bush flying, reading 'The Last Bush Pilots' was like looking in a mirror. Nice work, Eric." -CloudDancer, Author, "CloudDancer's Alaskan Chronicles" "Eric paints a picture of flying with words that are every bit as beautiful and moving as anything ever drawn or photographed. " -Aviationguy.com"I flew through The Last Bush Pilots in one sitting, keeping my seatbelt securely fastened. A fast-paced tale, thoroughly enjoyed."-John Wegg, Editor Airways Magazine Visit www.lastbushpilots.com to view the 30-second trailer!
Wings Of The Wilderness
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Author : Arnold Villeneuve
language : en
Publisher: Ponc Publishing
Release Date : 2023-11-11
Wings Of The Wilderness written by Arnold Villeneuve and has been published by Ponc Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-11 with categories.
Understanding the Role of a Bush Pilot The world of aviation offers numerous opportunities for pilots, but one role that stands out for its adventure and challenges is that of a bush pilot. In this subchapter, we will delve into the intricacies of being a bush pilot, exploring the unique responsibilities and skills required to succeed in this demanding profession. A bush pilot is an aviator who operates in remote regions, where conventional airports and infrastructure are scarce. These pilots fly small aircraft and navigate through rugged terrains, dense forests, and unpredictable weather conditions. They transport people, supplies, and equipment to isolated communities, mining camps, research stations, and tourist destinations. To become a successful bush pilot, one must possess a range of specialized skills. First and foremost is advanced navigation techniques. Unlike flying in urban areas with well-defined routes, bush pilots rely on their expertise in using maps, compasses, and GPS systems to navigate accurately. They must also master the art of reading the land, identifying landmarks, and following rivers or mountain ranges to find their way.
The Heart Of A Pilot
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Author : Thomas Lee Bangart
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2010-04-09
The Heart Of A Pilot written by Thomas Lee Bangart and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
It was during a time when his family was financially down that the author discovered his passion. In a county fair where it was even hard for him and his mother to experience a single ride, he found himself fascinated with only one amusement—the old Curtis Robin airplane. Luckily for him, a family friend gave him the chance to ride it himself. As soon as the engine roared to life and the airplane lurched forward across the rough pasture and into the sky where he could see the beautiful view from above, he knew right then that he wanted to go flying for the rest of his life. Now in his late seventies, Bangart relives his wonderful journey through the skies and life to bring inspiration to others. In this autobiography, he reminisces his adventures as a pilot during the Great Depression, treating the reader with an inside look at growing to manhood during the first half of the twentieth century. His descriptions of the early days of Alaska bush flying, and the trials and hazards of the early airline flying are given in great detail. A person does not have to be a pilot or airplane enthusiast to enjoy this book. It covers such things as driving the Alaska-Canadian highway both in summer and winter weather, making a home in Alaska with a new bride, how government has brought many changes in our lives, and many insights into life itself. If you have been a passenger on an airliner during these early years, this book will give you a perception to what went on behind the closed cabin door where the pilots were secluded.
My Year As An Alaskan Bush Pilot
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Author : Robert Brantner
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2003-09
My Year As An Alaskan Bush Pilot written by Robert Brantner and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.