Tag Archives: Skwentna

Winter Flying: Round Two

Posted on November 17, 2009 by admin

Riding my bicycle out to Merrill Field in near-zero temperatures, fiddling with the preflight checklist while wearing thick gloves and landing on runways that are completely covered with snow and ice reminds me of when I learned to fly. Since … Continue reading →

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Flying Grids Over Unfamiliar Terrain

Posted on October 27, 2009 by admin

I’m currently training to become a Mission Pilot with the Alaska Civil Air Patrol. Essentially, they’re the ones who fly the planes during search and rescue missions, and since the entire crew depends on them for the safety of the … Continue reading →

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